TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a field of air conditioner equipment technology,
and more particularly, to a pump body assembly, a compressor and an air conditioner.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In the related technology, in order to ensure a uniform exhaust speed of a compressor
prototype, exhaust ports are generally arranged in staggered positions. In addition,
due to an influence of special forms of the exhaust ports and a structure of the compressor
itself, forces exerted on a sliding vane 50' will be affected to a certain extent
at a time of exhausting. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the sliding vane 50' is
subjected to two forces F1 and F2 in different directions. The two forces generate
a rotating torque. The sliding vane will overturn under an action of the rotating
torque, which will cause the sliding vane 50' to collide with end surfaces of an upper
flange and a lower flange, and a cylinder, thus reducing service life of the sliding
vane 50', and reducing usage reliability of the compressor.
SUMMARY
[0003] A main objective of the present disclosure is to provide a pump body assembly, a
compressor and an air conditioner, to solve a problem of low reliability of the compressor
in the related technology.
[0004] In order to achieve the above objective, according to an aspect of the present disclosure,
a pump body assembly is provided and includes: a first flange; a second flange; a
cylinder assembly connected to the first flange and the second flange respectively,
and the cylinder assembly being disposed between the first flange and the second flange;
and a rotation shaft provided and passing through the first flange, the cylinder assembly
and the second flange in sequence, and a sliding vane groove being provided on the
rotation shaft; and a sliding vane provided inside the sliding vane groove, and the
sliding vane fitting the cylinder assembly to form a working cavity inside the cylinder
assembly; where an exhaust channel is provided in the first flange and is in communication
with the working cavity, and a gas flow balance portion is provided on the second
flange; when the working cavity is in an exhausting state, a gas flow in the cylinder
assembly generates a force of a torque (F) at the gas flow balance portion; the force
is applied to an end of the sliding vane, and the end of the sliding vane is away
from the exhaust channel; and the sliding vane does not tilt during a working process
of the working cavity.
[0005] Further the gas flow balance portion is disposed at a position of the second flange,
and the position of the second flange is opposite to the exhaust channel.
[0006] Further the gas flow balance portion is a groove; the groove is provided on a surface
of the second flange; and the surface of the second flange faces the exhaust channel.
[0007] Further a projection of the exhaust channel on the second flange coincides with the
groove.
[0008] Further the gas flow balance portion is an exhaust through hole; the exhaust through
hole is provided in and passes through the second flange; and the exhaust through
hole is arranged opposite to the exhaust channel.
[0009] Further a cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust through hole is identical with
a cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust channel.
[0010] Further an annular protrusion is provided on a part of outer peripheral surface of
the rotation shaft, and the annular protrusion is disposed inside the cylinder assembly;
the sliding vane groove is provided on the annular protrusion, and extends along a
radial direction of the annular protrusion.
[0011] Further a plurality of the sliding vane grooves are provided, and the plurality of
sliding vane grooves are arranged at intervals along a circumferential direction of
the annular protrusion; a plurality of sliding vanes are provided, and the plurality
of sliding vanes are arranged to correspond to the plurality of sliding vane grooves
one-to-one; and the plurality of the sliding vanes divide an inside of the cylinder
assembly into a plurality of independent working cavities.
[0012] Further the cylinder assembly includes: a cylinder; a rolling member provided inside
the cylinder and sleeved on the rotation shaft, the sliding vane grooves fitting an
inner wall surface of the rolling member to divide space between the inner wall surface
of the rolling member and the rotation shaft into the working cavities; and a bearing
sleeve sleeved on the rolling member, at least a part of the bearing sleeve being
located between an inner wall surface of the cylinder and an outer peripheral surface
of the rolling member, and a rolling body being provided between the rolling member
and the bearing sleeve.
[0013] Further a cross section of the exhaust channel is in a shape of a rhombus. According
to another aspect of the present disclosure, a compressor is provided and includes
a pump body assembly. The pump body assembly is the pump body assembly described above.
[0014] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided
and includes a pump body assembly. The pump body assembly is the pump body assembly
described above.
[0015] In the technical solutions of the present invention, since the working cavity includes
an intake cavity and a compression cavity, a part of high-pressure gas remains in
the exhaust channel during an exhausting process of the working cavity. When the sliding
vane is about to sweep through the exhaust channel, the high-pressure gas stored in
the exhaust channel communicates with the intake cavity of the working cavity. Because
a pressure of the part of the high-pressure gas is higher than that of the sucked
gas, an over-expansion phenomenon will occur in the working cavity, and an gas flow
direction in the working cavity points to the intake cavity, which causes a resultant
force exerted on an intake side of the sliding vane to point to an end of the sliding
vane away from the exhaust channel. Under actions of these two resultant forces, the
sliding vane will be subjected to a rotating torque. Under an action of this torque,
the sliding vane will turnover, and then it will collide with fine finished surfaces
of the first flange and the second flange to generate an impact. Since this impact
changes the force exerted on the sliding vane, it will also cause the sliding vane
to hit the cylinder, thus generating negative vibration and noise of the compressor.
By arranging the exhaust channel in the first flange and arranging the gas flow balance
portion on the second flange, the rotating torque opposite to the torque generated
at the exhaust channel of the first flange is generated at the gas flow balance portion
to balance the torque generated at the exhaust channel of the first flange, so that
after the rotating torque of the sliding vane is balanced, the forces exerted on the
sliding vane will be in a balanced state, thereby preventing the sliding vane from
overturning, ensuring reliable operation of the compressor, and effectively reducing
the vibration and noise of the compressor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The accompanying drawings attached to the specification form a part of the present
invention and are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention.
The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and the description thereof
are used for explanations of the present invention, and do not constitute improper
limitations of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating forces exerted on a sliding vane in the
related technology during an exhausting process;
FIG. 2 shows an exploded structure diagram of a pump body assembly according to an
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating forces exerted on a sliding vane of a pump
body assembly during an exhausting process according to the present invention;
FIG. 4 shows a schematic structural view of the pump body assembly from a first view
angle according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 shows a schematic structural cross-sectional view in an A-A direction in FIG.
4;
FIG. 6 shows a schematic structural cross-sectional view in a B-B direction in FIG.
4;
FIG. 7 shows a schematic structural view of a pump body assembly from a second view
angle according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 8 shows a schematic structural cross-sectional view in a C-C direction in FIG.
7;
FIG. 9 shows a schematic structural view of a second flange of a pump body assembly
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] The above figures include the following reference numerals:
10, first flange; 11, exhaust channel;
20, second flange; 21, groove;
30, cylinder assembly; 31, cylinder; 32, rolling member; 33, bearing sleeve; 34, rolling
body;
40, rotation shaft; 41, sliding vane groove; 42, annular protrusion;
50, sliding vane;
61, baffle; 62, valve sheet; 63, cover plate; 64, oil pump.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0018] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present invention and the features
in the embodiments can be combined with each other if no conflicts occur. The present
invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings
in combination with the embodiments.
[0019] It should be noted that terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing
specific embodiments and not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments of the invention.
The singular of a term used herein is intended to include the plural of the term unless
the context otherwise specifies. In addition, it should also be appreciated that when
terms "include" and/or "comprise" are used in the description, they indicate the presence
of features, steps, operations, devices, components and/or their combination.
[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like in the description,
claims and drawings of the present invention are used to distinguish similar objects,
and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or order. It should be appreciated
that such terms can be interchangeable if appropriate, so that the embodiments of
the invention described herein can be implemented, for example, in an order other
than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprise", "have"
and any deformations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, for
example, a process, a method, a system, a product, or a device that includes a series
of steps or units is not necessarily limited to explicitly list those steps or units,
but can include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or inherent to
such a process, a method, a product or a device.
[0021] For convenience of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "over",
"on a surface of", "upper", etc., may be used herein to describe the spatial position
relationships between one device or feature and other devices or features as shown
in the drawings. It should be appreciated that the spatially relative term is intended
to include different directions during using or operating the device other than the
directions described in the drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is
inverted, the device is described as the device "above other devices or structures"
or "on other devices or structures" will be positioned "below other devices or structures"
or "under other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include
both "above" and "under". The device can also be positioned in other different ways
(rotating 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the corresponding description
of the space used herein is interpreted accordingly.
[0022] Now, the exemplary embodiments of the invention will be further described in detail
with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments
can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as only limitation
of the embodiments described herein. It should be appreciated that the embodiments
are provided to make the present invention disclosed thoroughly and completely, and
to fully convey the concepts of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the
art. In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, the thicknesses of layers
and regions may be enlarged, and a same reference sign is used to indicate a same
device, thus the description thereof will be omitted.
[0023] As shown in FIGS. 2-9, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a pump
body assembly is provided.
[0024] Specifically, the pump body assembly includes a first flange 10, a second flange
20, a cylinder assembly 30, a rotation shaft 40 and a sliding vane 50. The cylinder
assembly 30 is connected to the first flange 10 and the second flange 20 respectively.
The cylinder assembly 30 is disposed between the first flange 10 and the second flange
20. The rotation shaft 40 is provided and passes through the first flange 10, the
cylinder assembly 30 and the second flange 20 in sequence. A sliding vane groove 41
is provided on the rotation shaft 40. The sliding vane 50 is disposed inside the sliding
vane groove 41. The sliding vane 50 fits the cylinder assembly 30 to form a working
cavity inside the cylinder assembly 30. An exhaust channel 11 is provided in the first
flange 10 and is in communication with the working cavity, and a gas flow balance
portion is provided on the second flange 20. When the working cavity is in the exhausting
state, a gas flow in the cylinder assembly 30 generates a force of a torque F at the
gas flow balance portion, and the force is applied to an end of the sliding vane 50,
which is away from the exhaust channel 11, so that the sliding vane 50 does not tilt
during a working process of the working cavity.
[0025] In this embodiment, since the working cavity includes an intake cavity and a compression
cavity, a part of high-pressure gas remains in the exhaust channel during an exhausting
process of the working cavity. When the sliding vane is about to sweep through the
exhaust channel, the high-pressure gas stored in the exhaust channel communicates
with the intake cavity of the working cavity. Because a pressure of the part high-pressure
gas is higher than that of the sucked gas, an over-expansion phenomenon will occur
in the working cavity, and a gas flow direction in the working cavity points to the
intake cavity, which causes a resultant force exerted on an intake side of the sliding
vane to point to an end of the sliding vane away from the exhaust channel. Under actions
of these two resultant forces, the sliding vane will be subjected to a rotating torque.
Under an action of this torque, the sliding vane will turnover, and then it will collide
with fine finished surfaces of the first flange and the second flange to generate
an impact. Since this impact changes the force exerted on the sliding vane, it will
also cause the sliding vane to hit the cylinder, thus generating negative vibration
and noise of the compressor. By arranging the exhaust channel in the first flange
and arranging the gas flow balance portion on the second flange, the rotating torque
opposite to the torque generated at the exhaust channel of the first flange is generated
at the gas flow balance portion to balance the torque generated at the exhaust channel
of the first flange, so that after the rotating torque of the sliding vane is balanced,
the forces exerted on the sliding vane will be in a balanced state, thereby preventing
the sliding vane from overturning, ensuring reliable operation of the compressor,
and effectively reducing the vibration and noise of the compressor.
[0026] The gas flow balance portion is disposed at a position of the second flange 20, and
the position is opposite to the exhaust channel 11. This arrangement can further improve
the stability and reliability of the compressor.
[0027] Preferably, the gas flow balance portion is a groove 21, and the groove 21 is provided
on a surface of the second flange 20, which faces the exhaust channel 11. This arrangement
enables the gas flow in the working cavity to generate a torque at the groove 21 and
apply the torque to the sliding vane during the exhaust process of the working cavity,
so that the sliding vane is always in an equilibrium position and does not tilt. The
working cavity includes a compression cavity and an intake cavity. The working cavity
performs suction simultaneously performs compression. The first flange can be an upper
flange, and the second flange can be a lower flange. Of course, the first flange can
also be a lower flange, and the second flange can also be an upper flange.
[0028] In order to enable the torque generated at the groove 21 to counteract the torque
generated at the exhaust channel, a projection of the exhaust channel 11 on the second
flange 20 coincides with the groove 21. It should be noted that the "coincide" used
herein means that a shape and a size of the projection of the exhaust channel 11 are
exactly the same as a shape and a size of the groove.
[0029] Further, the gas flow balance portion is an exhaust through hole; the exhaust through
hole is provided in and passes through the second flange 20; and the exhaust through
hole is arranged opposite to the exhaust channel 11. This arrangement also plays a
role of balancing the sliding vane. Further, a cross-sectional profile line of the
exhaust through hole is identical with a cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust
channel.
[0030] An annular protrusion 42 is provided on a part of outer peripheral surface of the
rotation shaft 40, and the annular protrusion 42 is disposed inside the cylinder assembly
30. The sliding vane groove 41 is provided on the annular protrusion 42, and extends
along a radial direction of the annular protrusion 42. A plurality of sliding vane
grooves 41 are provided, and the plurality of sliding vane grooves 41 are arranged
at intervals along a circumferential direction of the annular protrusion 42. A plurality
of sliding vanes 50 are provided, and the plurality of sliding vanes 50 are arranged
to correspond to the plurality of sliding vane grooves 41 one-to-one. The plurality
of sliding vanes 50 divide an inside of the cylinder assembly 30 into a plurality
of independent working cavities. This arrangement can improve the performance of the
compressor.
[0031] Further, the cylinder assembly 30 includes a cylinder 31, a rolling member 32 and
a bearing sleeve 33. The rolling member 32 is arranged inside the cylinder 31 and
sleeved on the rotation shaft 40. The sliding vane grooves 41 fit the inner wall surface
of the rolling member 32 to divide space between the inner wall surface of the rolling
member 32 and the rotation shaft 40 into the working cavities. The bearing sleeve
33 is sleeved on the rolling member 32; at least a part of the bearing sleeve 33 is
located between an inner wall surface of the cylinder 31 and an outer peripheral surface
of the rolling member 32; and a rolling body 34 is provided between the rolling member
32 and the bearing sleeve 33.
[0032] The above-mentioned embodiments can also be used in a technical field of compressor
equipment, that is, according to another aspect of the present invention, a compressor
is provided. The compressor includes a pump body assembly, which is the pump body
assembly of any one of the above embodiments.
[0033] The above embodiments can also be used in a technical field of air conditioner equipment,
that is, according to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner
is provided, and includes a pump body assembly, which is the pump body assembly of
any one of the above embodiments.
[0034] Specifically, the gas flow balance portion is provided on the lower flange opposite
to the exhaust channel, thus balancing a pressure fluctuation at an exhaust port of
the upper flange, reducing a pressure disturbance to the sliding vane, and weakening
an impact of the sliding vane on the upper and lower flanges and on the bearing. A
vibration and noise level of a sliding vane compressor is effectively improved. In
this embodiment, the cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust through hole is the
same as the cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust channel 11. A ratio of a length
to a width of the exhaust channel 11 is less than or equal to 4. Preferably, the cross
section of the exhaust channel 11 is in a shape of a rhombus.
[0035] When the compressor is operating, the motor drives the rotation shaft to rotate,
and under the action of a centrifugal force, the sliding vane extends from the sliding
vane groove and contacts an inner wall surface of an inner ring of the rolling member.
Along with a smooth operation of the compressor, the sliding vane starts to perform
a reciprocating motion in the sliding vane groove, and a head of the sliding vane
contacts the inner wall surface and drives the inner ring to rotate. Three sliding
vanes are provided, and the three sliding vanes and the inner ring of the rolling
member divide the entire crescent cavity into three independent cavities. These three
cavities are periodically enlarged and reduced to realize the intake and exhaust of
the compressor. During the movement of the compressor, the sliding vane and the sliding
vane groove form a closed space, which is called a sliding vane back pressure cavity.
There are also three sliding vane back pressure cavities, and as the compressor operates,
the back pressure cavities are periodically enlarged and reduced. An oil pump is provided
on a lower part of the pump body assembly and immersed in an oil pool disposed at
a bottom of the compressor. The rotation shaft rotates to drive the oil pump to rotate.
The oil pump is a positive displacement pump. In addition to providing lubricating
oil for friction pairs of the pump body, the oil pump also provides the sliding vane
back pressure cavities with oil of a certain pressure.
[0036] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the position of the sliding vane when the compressor is
exhausting is shown. At this time, the compressor is exhausting, and the gas at the
exhaust port has an exhaust pressure Pd. At this time, the direction of the gas flow
is from the inside of the cylinder to the outside of the flange, and gas is exhausted
towards the upper part of the sliding vane. Due to the high speed of the gas flow
at the exhaust port, according to the principle of dynamic and static energy conversion,
the pressure at the exhaust port is low, while the pressure at the lower part of the
sliding vane is high, therefore the direction of the resultant force exerted on the
exhaust side of the sliding vane is upward.
[0037] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the position of the sliding vane after the compressor
exhausts is shown. At this time, the sliding vane will sweep through the exhaust port
of the exhaust channel. After the compressor exhausts, a part of the high-pressure
gas will remain at the exhaust port. However, when the sliding vane is about to sweep
the exhaust port, the high-pressure gas stored at the exhaust port also communicates
with the intake cavity. Because the pressure of this part of the high-pressure gas
is much higher than that of the sucked gas, the over-expansion phenomenon will occur,
and the gas flow direction points to the intake cavity, thus the resultant force exerted
on the intake side of the sliding vane will point to the lower part of the sliding
vane. The schematic diagram of the forces exerted on the sliding vane is shown in
FIG. 1. In this case, under the action of these two resultant forces (F1, F2), the
sliding vane will be subjected to a rotating torque. Under the action of this rotating
torque, the sliding vane will turnover, and then will collide with the fine finished
surfaces of the upper and lower flanges to cause an impact. Since this impact changes
the forces exerted on the sliding vane, it will also cause the sliding vane to hit
the cylinder, thus generating negative vibration and noise of the compressor.
[0038] As shown in FIG. 9, a groove is provided on the lower flange. The position of the
groove is symmetrically arranged with the upper flange, but the groove does not penetrate
the lower flange. According to analysis of the forces relationship, a rotating torque
opposite to the torque generated at the exhaust port of the upper flange will be generated
to balance the torque generated at the exhaust of the upper flange. In this case,
after the rotating torque of the sliding vane is balanced, the forces exerted on the
sliding vane will be balanced, thereby avoiding the overturning of the sliding vane,
ensuring the reliable operation of the compressor, and reducing the vibration and
noise of the compressor.
[0039] Where, the pump body assembly also includes a baffle 61, a valve sheet 62 and a cover
plate 63. Where, the oil pump 64 is connected to the cover plate 63.
[0040] In addition to the above description, it also should be noted that "one embodiment",
"another embodiment", "an embodiment" and the like in the description refer to that
a specific feature, a structure or a characteristic described in combination with
the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the general description of
the present invention. The same expression in various locations in the specification
does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature,
a structure, or a characteristic are described in combination with any embodiments,
what is claimed is that other embodiments which are combined to implement such a feature,
a structure, or a characteristic are also included in the scope of the present invention.
[0041] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different
emphases, and any portions that are not detailed in a certain embodiment can be seen
in the related descriptions of other embodiments.
[0042] The above descriptions are merely the preferred embodiments of the present invention,
and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art,
various modifications and changes can be made for the present invention. Any modifications,
equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirits and the principles
of the present invention are included within the scope of the present invention.
1. A pump body assembly,
characterized by comprising:
a first flange (10);
a second flange (20);
a cylinder assembly (30) connected to the first flange (10) and the second flange
(20) respectively, and the cylinder assembly (30) being disposed between the first
flange (10) and the second flange (20);
a rotation shaft (40) provided and passing through the first flange (10), the cylinder
assembly (30) and the second flange (20) in sequence, and a sliding vane groove (41)
being provided on the rotation shaft (40); and
a sliding vane (50) provided inside the sliding vane groove (41), and the sliding
vane (50) fitting the cylinder assembly (30) to form a working cavity inside the cylinder
assembly (30);
wherein an exhaust channel (11) is provided in the first flange (10) and is in communication
with the working cavity, and a gas flow balance portion is provided on the second
flange (20); when the working cavity is in an exhausting state, a gas flow in the
cylinder assembly (30) generates a force of a torque (F) at the gas flow balance portion;
the force is applied to an end of the sliding vane (50), and the end of the sliding
vane (50) is away from the exhaust channel (11); and the sliding vane (50) does not
tilt during a working process of the working cavity.
2. The pump body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the gas flow balance portion is disposed at a position of the second flange (20),
and the position of the second flange (20) is opposite to the exhaust channel (11).
3. The pump body assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the gas flow balance portion is a groove (21); the groove (21) is provided on a surface
of the second flange (20); and the surface of the second flange (20) faces the exhaust
channel (11).
4. The pump body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that a projection of the exhaust channel (11) on the second flange (20) coincides with
the groove (21).
5. The pump body assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the gas flow balance portion is an exhaust through hole; the exhaust through hole
is provided in and passes through the second flange (20); and the exhaust through
hole is arranged opposite to the exhaust channel (11).
6. The pump body assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that a cross-sectional profile line of the exhaust through hole is identical with a cross-sectional
profile line of the exhaust channel (11).
7. The pump body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that an annular protrusion (42) is provided on a part of outer peripheral surface of the
rotation shaft (40), and the annular protrusion (42) is disposed inside the cylinder
assembly (30); the sliding vane groove (41) is provided on the annular protrusion
(42), and extends along a radial direction of the annular protrusion (42).
8. The pump body assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that a plurality of the sliding vane grooves (41) are provided, and the plurality of sliding
vane grooves (41) are arranged at intervals along a circumferential direction of the
annular protrusion (42); a plurality of sliding vanes (50) are provided, and the plurality
of sliding vanes (50) are arranged to correspond to the plurality of sliding vane
grooves (41) one-to-one; and the plurality of the sliding vanes (50) divide an inside
of the cylinder assembly (30) into a plurality of independent working cavities.
9. The pump body assembly according to claim 8,
characterized in that the cylinder assembly (30) comprises:
a cylinder (31);
a rolling member (32) provided inside the cylinder (31) and sleeved on the rotation
shaft (40), the sliding vane grooves (41) fitting an inner wall surface of the rolling
member (32) to divide space between the inner wall surface of the rolling member (32)
and the rotation shaft (40) into the working cavities; and
a bearing sleeve (33) sleeved on the rolling member (32), at least a part of the bearing
sleeve (33) being located between an inner wall surface of the cylinder (31) and an
outer peripheral surface of the rolling member (32), and a rolling body (34) being
provided between the rolling member (32) and the bearing sleeve (33).
10. The pump body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that a cross section of the exhaust channel (11) is in a shape of a rhombus.
11. A compressor, comprising a pump body assembly, characterized in that the pump body assembly is the pump body assembly of any one of claims 1 to 10.
12. An air conditioner, comprising a pump body assembly, characterized in that the pump body assembly is the pump body assembly of any one of claims 1 to 10.