David Bramstedt - Sheboygan WI Roy J. Rozek - Plymouth WI
Assignee:
Thomas Industries, Inc. - Sheboygan WI
International Classification:
F04B 2102 F04B 3504 F04B 4304
US Classification:
417571
Abstract:
A diaphragm compressor composed of non-metallic parts capable of being manufactured and assembled so inexpensively as to be suitable for one-time use. Conventional expensive fasteners such as screws are eliminated and assembled parts are joined by press fitting, sonic welding or similar inexpensive functionally similar means.
David A. Bramstedt - Sheboygan WI Thomas R. Hetzel - Sheboygan WI Charles E. LaBelle - Oostburg WI
Assignee:
Thomas Industries, Inc. - Louisville KY
International Classification:
F16J 908 F04B 3910
US Classification:
92240
Abstract:
A seal and retainer assembly for an air compressor piston includes a cup-shaped seal with its marginal edge extending at an angle relative to the cylinder wall, the seal having a notch extending circumferentially at the base of its marginal edge defining a hinge which allows pivoting of the marginal edge relative to the main body portion of the seal which is clamped to the piston. A head plate includes an air intake port for communicating the compression chamber with an air inlet and a discharge port for communicating the compression chamber with a compressed air discharge outlet, each of the ports having a flexible spring closure member cooperating with an inclined valve seat to allow the ports to be open whenever the compressor is shut off.