Housing for a compressor or expander device

By using strip-shaped seals in the housing of compressor or expander equipment, the problem of sequential panel removal is solved, achieving good isolation and airtightness, and simplifying the panel operation process.

CN121497590APending Publication Date: 2026-02-10ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511106126.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-09
Filing Date
2025-08-08
Publication Date
2026-02-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the housing of existing compressor or expander equipment requires access for maintenance, the panels must be removed sequentially, which is inconvenient and affects airtightness and insulation.

Method used

It employs a strip-shaped seal, positioned between adjacent panels, with a flexible lip and a fastening portion, allowing any panel to be removed independently without affecting the sealing of other panels.

Benefits of technology

It achieves excellent sound and heat insulation, maintains airtightness, and simplifies the process of panel removal and repositioning, improving maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a housing for a compressor or expander device, said housing essentially comprising a bottom (2), a top plate (3) and side walls (4), where at least a portion of the side walls (4) are formed by discrete panels (6) extending between the bottom (2) and the top plate (3) of the housing (1), characterized in that a seal (9) is arranged between a first panel (6a) and an adjacent second panel (6b) in the form of a substantially strip-shaped gasket, the sealing element (9) is located between the facing sides (10) of the first panel (6a) and the second panel (6b), the sealing element (9) extends substantially over the entire length of the facing sides (10), the sealing element (9) is provided with a fastening portion (11), the sealing element is fastened to one side (10a) of the first panel (6a) belonging to the facing sides (10) by means of the fastening portion (11), the sealing element is further provided with a flexible lip (12), and the sealing element (9) is fastened to the side (10a) of the first panel (6a) belonging to the facing sides (10) by means of the flexible lip (12). A lip is connected to and protrudes from the fastening portion (11), the lip contacting the second panel (6b).
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