Patent classifications
F05C2201/0445
Austempered grey iron scroll and method of making thereof
A scroll compressor includes scroll members that are made of austempered grey iron in whole or in part. The austempering process can increases fatigue strength and toughness of a grey iron while maintaining its good machinability and vibration damping characteristics. Use of austempered grey iron scroll members allows the scroll compressor to improve its capacity, efficiency, and durability.
AUSTEMPERED GREY IRON SCROLL AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF
A scroll compressor includes scroll members that are made of austempered grey iron in whole or in part. The austempering process can increases fatigue strength and toughness of a grey iron while maintaining its good machinability and vibration damping characteristics. Use of austempered grey iron scroll members allows the scroll compressor to improve its capacity, efficiency, and durability.