摘要 |
An improvement to raise the efficiency of a reciprocating air compressor, the improvement comprising a channel in the piston that transfers pressure from the clearance volume of the cylinder to the low pressure side of the piston when an opening of the channel aligns with a groove in the cylinder wall. Alternately, the channel comprises a ball extending from and held to the clearance volume opening of the channel by a spring. When the spring is compressed, the ball is moved from the opening, and pressure in the clearance volume is transferred to the low pressure side of the piston. The improvement dramatically raises the efficiency of a reciprocating air compressor.
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