OPEN DRIVE SCROLL COMPRESSOR WITH LUBRICATION SYSTEM

摘要

A compressor may include a compressor housing, an oil sump, an intake chamber, a compression mechanism, a drive shaft, and a first oil passage. The oil sump may be in communication with the compression mechanism. The intake chamber may be defined within the housing. The drive shaft may include first and second ends with an oil inlet passage located therebetween. The first end may be disposed within the intake chamber and may be drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The second end may extend outside of the housing for driven engagement external to the housing. The oil inlet passage may be located within the intake chamber. The first oil passage may be disposed within the housing and in communication with the oil sump and the oil inlet passage.