Discharge valve for reciprocating compressor having inner and outer flow areas

摘要

A compressor may include a compressor body and a discharge valve assembly coupled to the compressor body. The discharge valve assembly directs discharge gas from the compressor body and between a valve plate and a valve retainer. The discharge valve assembly may include at least one reed valve assembly including a first support guide member, a second support guide member, and a reed assembly. The reed assembly may include a reed and a spring washer disposed between the first and the second support guide members.

主权项

1. A compressor comprising:
a compressor body; and a discharge valve assembly coupled to the compressor body between a valve plate and a valve retainer and including at least one reed valve assembly including: a first support guide member; a second support guide member; and a reed assembly; said reed assembly including a reed and a spring washer disposed between the first and second support guide members and movable between a closed position wherein the reed engages the valve plate to restrict discharge gas from entering the compressor body and an open position wherein the reed is displaced from the valve plate to permit gas to escape the compressor body through an escape area defined by an outer escape area located between an outer diameter of the reed and the valve plate and an inner escape area located between an inner diameter of the reed and the second support guide, wherein the first support guide member includes a first central hub with a plurality of arms extending therefrom and extending a distance greater than an inner diameter of the spring washer and an inner diameter of the reed.