SNAP-IN TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR SCROLL COMPRESSOR

摘要

A temperature sensor on an outer surface of an upper shell at a location is associated with a discharge chamber. The temperature sensor includes electronics molded into an overmolded plastic and includes a spring member. The spring member snaps into a sensor housing connected to the outer surface.

主权项

1. A scroll compressor comprising:
a housing including a cylindrical lower portion and an upper cover, said upper cover having an outer surface; a scroll compressor pump unit including a first scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base, and a second scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base, said wraps of said first and second scroll members interfitting to define a compression chamber, and said first scroll member having a discharge port; an electric motor for driving a drive shaft to rotate and, in turn, cause said second scroll member to orbit relative to said first said scroll member to decrease a volume of said compression chambers such that a refrigerant is entrapped and is driven to communicate with said discharge port; a discharge chamber defined inwardly of said upper cover and communicating with said discharge port; and a temperature sensor connected to said outer surface at a location associated with said discharge chamber, said temperature sensor including a spring member, said spring member snapping into a sensor housing connected to said outer surface.