Rotary vane compressor with interchangeable end plates

摘要

An improved rotary vane compressor includes an elongated housing having a main part and two ends. An inlet/outlet end plate member positioned at one end of the housing has an inlet port and an outlet port. The end plate member is one of a first type having ports constructed for tube-type connections and to receive a tube type conduit or a second type having an ports constructed for threaded type connections. An intermediate adapter member positioned between the housing and the end plate member, is secured to the housing and adapted to receive an end plate member of either the first type or the second type.