摘要 |
A scroll compressor having a non-uniform generating radius for its scroll wraps is formed to have a flank relief which is greatest at locations having the highest generating radius. In scroll compressors having non-uniform generating radii, there is an increased likelihood of contact at the areas (A,B,C,B') having the highest generating radius. Thus, flank relief is provided at the areas having the higher generating radii. In addition, the flank relief is preferably proportional to the generating radius. Further at areas having a generating radius below a predetermined minimum, no flank relief is necessary. <IMAGE> |