Linear compressor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a linear compressor. The linear compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first discharge cover forming a first discharge chamber through which high-temperature discharge gas flows; a second discharge cover forming a second discharge chamber through which the discharge gas discharged from the first discharge chamber flows; and a damping member provided in the region where the first and second discharge covers are coupled, and thus vibration or noise generated in the first and second discharge covers can be reduced.

Description

Linear compressor

[0001] The present invention relates to a linear compressor.

[0002] In a reciprocating compressor, a compression space for compressing the working gas is formed between the piston and the cylinder, and the piston compresses the refrigerant introduced into the compression space as it moves in a straight line back and forth inside the cylinder.

[0003] Recently, among the aforementioned reciprocating compressors, many linear compressors have been developed that are simple in structure and can improve compression efficiency without mechanical losses occurring when converting the motor's rotational motion into linear motion, by directly connecting the piston to a drive motor that performs reciprocating linear motion.

[0004] Generally, a linear compressor is configured such that a piston moves in a reciprocating linear motion inside a cylinder driven by a linear motor within a sealed shell, drawing in and compressing refrigerant, and then discharging it.

[0005] The high-temperature refrigerant compressed in the compression space of the cylinder can flow toward the discharge cover via the discharge valve. The discharge cover is coupled to a frame supporting the cylinder and can form a discharge chamber through which the high-temperature discharge gas flows.

[0006] The above discharge cover may be composed of a plurality of discharge covers arranged to be stacked or in contact with one another. During the operation of the linear compressor, there was a problem in that vibration and noise occurred in the plurality of discharge covers.

[0007] In addition, there was a problem where pulsating noise was generated from the discharge gas flowing through the discharge chamber of the discharge cover.

[0008] Information on prior art related to linear compressors is as follows.

[0009] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2357601 (January 26, 2022), Title of Invention: Linear Compressor

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor that can prevent noise (tapping sound) generated from the discharge valve from being transmitted to the outside of the compressor through the discharge cover by improving the damping structure of the discharge cover.

[0011] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor that can increase the fixing force between the first and second discharge covers by providing a damping member in the coupling area of ​​the first discharge cover and the second discharge cover, and prevent vibration or noise generated in either of the first and second discharge covers from being transmitted to the other discharge cover.

[0012] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor in which a damping member is installed on a first discharge cover and a second discharge cover is pressed into the damping member and the first discharge cover, thereby enabling a rigid connection between the first and second discharge covers and the damping member without the damping member being pressed into the first discharge cover.

[0013] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor that can reduce the amount by which the damping member is pressed by the second discharge cover by the inner wall of the second discharge cover being spaced apart from the bottom surface of the groove of the damping member, and thereby reduce vibration transmission between the first and second discharge covers and the damping member.

[0014] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor capable of reducing pulsating noise generated from discharged gas by installing a damping member in a recess of a first discharge cover and forming a pulsating passage in the interior of the recess in a space other than the area where the damping member is installed.

[0015] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor capable of reducing the pulsation of the discharged gas by forming the diameter of the pulsation path to be larger than the diameter of the flexible loop pipe.

[0016] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor capable of lowering the temperature of a discharge cover by configuring the discharge cover, through which high-temperature discharge gas flows, with a material having a low heat transfer coefficient.

[0017] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor capable of preventing high-temperature heat from being transferred to a frame connected to a discharge cover by lowering the temperature of the discharge cover.

[0018] The present invention aims to provide a linear compressor capable of reducing the amount of heat transferred to the frame by configuring some of the discharge covers forming the discharge chamber among a plurality of discharge covers with a non-metallic material having a low heat transfer coefficient, and preventing defects in the connection between the discharge cover and the frame caused by thermal shrinkage by configuring other discharge covers connected to the frame with a metal material.

[0019] A linear compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a first discharge cover forming a first discharge chamber through which high-temperature discharge gas flows, a second discharge cover forming a second discharge chamber through which discharge gas discharged from the first discharge chamber flows, and a damping member provided in an area where the first and second discharge covers are combined, thereby reducing vibration or noise generated in the first and second discharge covers.

[0020] The first discharge cover and the second discharge cover can be combined with each other.

[0021] The first discharge cover above may form a recess where the damping member is installed.

[0022] The internal space of the above-mentioned depression may include a first area where the damping member is installed and a second area forming a flow path through which the discharge gas flows.

[0023] The damping member is installed with a predetermined gap formed in the recess, and the second discharge cover can be pressed into the damping member by forming a predetermined press-fit zone. Accordingly, the damping member is not pressed into the first discharge cover but is pressed only into the second discharge cover, thereby preventing the phenomenon in which vibration and noise increase with increasing press-fit area.

[0024] The damping member comprises a first part coupled to a second discharge cover and a second part extending from the first part and inserted in the depth direction of the recess, so that a rigid coupling can be formed between the first and second discharge covers and the damping member.

[0025] The damping member includes an inner surface portion disposed on the outer surface of the inner wall of the first discharge cover and an outer surface portion disposed on the inner surface of the outer wall of the first discharge cover, and a groove portion formed between the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion to which a second discharge cover is coupled is formed so that the first and second discharge covers can be easily coupled through the damping member without contacting each other.

[0026] When the second discharge cover is coupled to the damping member while the damping member is installed on the first discharge cover, the inner wall of the second discharge cover is spaced apart from the end of the groove portion of the damping member, thereby reducing the amount by which the damping member is pressed by the second discharge cover. Accordingly, the magnitude of vibration transmitted between the first and second discharge covers through the damping member can be reduced.

[0027] The above linear compressor further includes a loop pipe that transfers the refrigerant discharged from the discharge cover to the discharge pipe of the shell, and the diameter of the pulsating pipe formed in the recess of the first discharge cover may be formed larger than the diameter of the loop pipe. Accordingly, pulsating noise can be reduced by the pulsating pipe.

[0028] It includes a frame coupled to the discharge cover, and the material of the discharge cover can be made of a non-metallic material to reduce heat transfer from the discharge cover to the frame.

[0029] The above discharge cover may be made of plastic material.

[0030] The above discharge cover may be composed of, for example, an engineering plastic material.

[0031] The above discharge covers are provided in multiple numbers, and some of the discharge covers are made of a non-metallic material to reduce heat transfer to the frame.

[0032] Among the above multiple discharge covers, another discharge cover connected to the frame is made of a metal material, so that even if thermal shrinkage occurs due to high-temperature discharge gas, it is possible to prevent failure in connection with the frame.

[0033] In one aspect of the present invention, a linear compressor may include a cylinder into which a piston reciprocating in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; a discharge valve for discharging refrigerant compressed in the compression space; and a first discharge cover for forming a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the discharge valve.

[0034] The linear compressor may include: a second discharge cover coupled to the first discharge cover and forming a discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge chamber; and a damping member provided in the area where the first discharge cover and the first discharge cover are coupled, and installed to have a gap set with respect to the first discharge cover.

[0035] The first discharge cover includes a wall forming a discharge hole for discharging refrigerant from the first discharge chamber, and the damping member may be installed on the wall.

[0036] The first discharge cover includes a recess that is recessed in the wall of the first discharge cover and into which the damping member is inserted, and the second discharge cover may include an inner wall that is coupled to the damping member in a direction that inserts the damping member into the recess.

[0037] The recessed portion of the first discharge cover is formed in a circumferential direction centered on the discharge hole, and the inner wall of the second discharge cover can be extended in a circumferential direction to be inserted into the recessed portion.

[0038] The discharge chamber of the second discharge cover includes a second discharge chamber and a third discharge chamber, and the inner wall may be arranged to separate the second discharge chamber and the third discharge chamber.

[0039] The above damping member may include a press-fit surface that is pressed into the inner wall of the second discharge cover.

[0040] The above-mentioned recess may include a first area where the damping member is installed and a second area into which the refrigerant flowing through the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover is introduced.

[0041] The damping member comprises a first part forming a groove to which the inner wall of the second discharge cover is joined, and a second part extending from the first part in the direction of the depth of the recess, and the first part and the second part may be located in the first area.

[0042] The first part above includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion defining the groove portion, and at least one of the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion may be installed spaced apart from the inner surface of the recess by the set gap.

[0043] The inner wall of the second discharge cover may be spaced apart from the end in the depth direction of the groove.

[0044] At least one of the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion of the damping member may include a press-fit surface that is pressed into the inner wall of the second discharge cover with respect to the set press-fit portion.

[0045] The first discharge cover may include a first cover body on which the damping member is installed and a first cover flange having a larger diameter than the first cover body, and the second discharge cover may include a second cover body that accommodates the first cover body and a second cover flange having a larger diameter than the second cover body and forming a ledge that supports the first cover flange.

[0046] The first distance (H1) from the edge of the second cover flange to the inner wall can be formed to be greater than the second distance (H2) from the depth-direction end of the groove to the first cover flange.

[0047] The second part is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the depression, and the spaced-apart space between the second part and the bottom surface of the depression can form the second region.

[0048] It includes a shell equipped with a discharge pipe and a loop pipe extending from the second discharge cover to the discharge pipe, and the diameter of the pulsating flow path formed in the second region may be formed larger than the diameter of the loop pipe.

[0049] The above damping member may be made of a rubber material so as to be press-fitted into the second discharge cover.

[0050] In another aspect of the present invention, a linear compressor may include: a cylinder into which a piston that reciprocates in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; a discharge valve that discharges refrigerant compressed in the compression space; a first discharge cover that forms a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the discharge valve and forms a recess; a damping member installed in the recess; and a second discharge cover having an inner wall that forms a second discharge chamber and a third discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge chamber and partitions the second discharge chamber and the third discharge chamber.

[0051] The above inner wall can be coupled to the above damping member.

[0052] The above-mentioned depression may include a first region where the damping member is located and a second region forming a pulsating passage that transmits the refrigerant of the second discharge chamber to the third discharge chamber.

[0053] The first discharge cover includes an inner wall and an outer wall forming the recess, and the damping member may be installed spaced apart from the inner wall and the outer wall of the recess by a first gap.

[0054] The damping member includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion forming a groove, and the inner wall of the second discharge cover can be pressed into a press-fit section set for the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion.

[0055] The first discharge cover includes a first recess that is further recessed in a first direction from the recess to introduce refrigerant from the second discharge chamber, and a second recess that is further recessed in a second direction from the recess to discharge refrigerant from the recess to the third discharge chamber, wherein the first direction and the second direction may be different directions.

[0056] In another aspect of the present invention, a linear compressor may include: a cylinder into which a piston that reciprocates in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; a discharge valve for discharging refrigerant compressed in the compression space; a first discharge cover that forms a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the discharge valve and forms a recess; a second discharge cover that forms a second discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge chamber and has an inner wall; and a damping member installed in the recess.

[0057] The damping member may include a first part forming a groove to which the inner wall of the second discharge cover is joined, and a second part extending from the first part in the direction of the depth of the recess.

[0058] The internal region of the above-mentioned recess may include a first region where the first and second parts of the damping member are located and a second region into which the refrigerant of the second discharge chamber flows.

[0059] The first part above includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion extending in a circumferential direction to define the groove portion, and at least one of the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the recess by the set gap.

[0060] The damping member may be spaced apart by a set distance from the depth-direction end of the recess, and the inner wall of the second discharge cover may be spaced apart by a set gap from the depth-direction end of the groove.

[0061] The second discharge cover includes a third discharge chamber into which refrigerant passing through the second discharge chamber flows, and the inner wall may be arranged to partition the second discharge chamber and the third discharge chamber.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by improving the damping structure of the discharge cover, noise (tapping sound) generated from the discharge valve can be prevented from being transmitted to the outside of the compressor through the discharge cover.

[0063] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a damping member is provided in the coupling area of ​​the first discharge cover and the second discharge cover to increase the fixing force between the first and second discharge covers and prevent vibration or noise generated in either of the first and second discharge covers from being transmitted to the other discharge cover.

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by installing a damping member on a first discharge cover and pressing a second discharge cover into the damping member and the first discharge cover, a rigid connection between the first and second discharge covers and the damping member can be achieved without the damping member being pressed into the first discharge cover.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the second discharge cover is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the groove portion of the damping member, thereby reducing the amount by which the damping member is pressed by the second discharge cover, and accordingly, the transmission of vibration between the first and second discharge covers and the damping member can be reduced.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a damping member is installed in a recess of a first discharge cover, and a pulsating passage is formed in the interior of the recess in a space other than the area where the damping member is installed, thereby reducing pulsating noise generated from the discharge gas.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pulsation of the discharged gas can be reduced by forming the diameter of the pulsation path larger than the diameter of the flexible loop pipe.

[0068] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature of the discharge cover through which high-temperature discharge gas flows can be lowered by configuring the discharge cover with a material having a low heat transfer coefficient.

[0069] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by lowering the temperature of the discharge cover, high-temperature heat can be prevented from being transferred to the frame connected to the discharge cover.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present invention, some of the discharge covers forming the discharge chamber among a plurality of discharge covers are composed of a non-metallic material with a low heat transfer coefficient to reduce the amount of heat transferred to the frame, and other discharge covers connected to the frame are composed of a metal material, thereby preventing defects in the connection between the discharge covers and the frame caused by thermal shrinkage.

[0071] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a linear compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along 2-2 of Figure 1.

[0073] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a damping member installed on a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] FIG. 4 is an upper perspective view of a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] FIG. 5 is a plan view of a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] FIG. 6 is a lower perspective view of a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along 8-8 of Figure 5.

[0079] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along 9-9 of Figure 5.

[0080] FIG. 10 is an upper perspective view of a damping member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] FIG. 11 is a lower perspective view of a damping member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along 12-12 of Fig. 10.

[0083] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing the configuration of the damping member and the first discharge cover by enlarging part "A" of FIG. 2.

[0084] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the configuration of the damping member and the second discharge cover by enlarging part "A" of FIG. 2.

[0085] FIG. 15 is an upper perspective view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] FIG. 16 is a lower perspective view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] FIG. 17 is a bottom view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] FIG. 18 is an upper perspective view of a third discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] FIG. 19 is a lower perspective view of a third discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] FIG. 20 is a bottom view showing the second discharge cover and the third discharge cover combined according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the appearance of a refrigerant flowing through the discharge chamber of a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions would hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted.

[0094] In addition, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used when describing the components of the embodiments of the present invention. These terms are intended only to distinguish the components from other components, and the essence, order, or sequence of the components is not limited by the terms. Where it is stated that a component is "connected," "combined," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that another component may also be "connected," "combined," or "connected" between each component.

[0095] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a linear compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along 2-2 of FIG. 1.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a linear compressor (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a shell (11) and a first shell cover (12) and a second shell cover (13) coupled to both sides of the shell (11). In a broad sense, the first shell cover (12) and the second shell cover (13) may be understood as components of the shell (11).

[0097] The shell (11) has a roughly cylindrical shape and can be arranged in a horizontally lying position or in an axially lying position. Based on FIG. 1, the shell (11) is extended horizontally and may have a somewhat lower height in the radial direction.

[0098] Since the linear compressor (10) can have a low height, for example, when the linear compressor (10) is installed on the base of the machine room of a refrigerator, there is an advantage that the height of the machine room can be reduced.

[0099] The above linear compressor (10) may include a plurality of pipes that are provided in the shell (11) or shell cover (12, 13) and can suck in, discharge, or inject refrigerant.

[0100] The plurality of pipes may include a suction pipe (14) that allows the refrigerant to be sucked into the interior of the linear compressor (10). The suction pipe (14) may be connected to the first shell cover (12). The refrigerant may be sucked into the interior of the linear compressor (10) along the axial direction through the suction pipe (14).

[0101] The plurality of pipes may further include a discharge pipe (not shown) for allowing compressed refrigerant to be discharged from the linear compressor (10) and a process pipe (not shown) for replenishing refrigerant to the linear compressor (10). For example, the discharge pipe and the process pipe may be connected to the outer surface of the shell (11).

[0102] Support devices (20, 90) that support the main body of the linear compressor (10) may be included on both sides of the shell (11). The support devices (20, 90) may include a first support device (20) that is coupled to the first shell cover (12) and elastically supports the main body of the linear compressor (10).

[0103] Here, the main body of the compressor refers to a component provided inside the shell (11), and may include, for example, a drive unit that moves back and forth and a support unit that supports the drive unit. The drive unit may include a piston (70), a permanent magnet (45), a supporter (33), and an intake muffler (25), etc. And, the support unit may include a resonant spring (30), a rear cover (31), a stator cover (32), a first support device (20), and a second support device (90), etc.

[0104] The first support device (20) may include a support bracket (21a) communicating with the suction pipe (14) and a support spring (21b) coupled to the support bracket (21a) and supported by the rear cover (31).

[0105] The above support device (20, 90) may include a second support device (90) that is coupled to the shell (11) and supports the discharge cover assembly.

[0106] The linear compressor (10) may include a frame (50) provided inside the compressor shell (11) and a cylinder (60) inserted inside the frame (50). The cylinder (60) and the frame (50) may be made of a metal material, for example, aluminum or an aluminum alloy.

[0107] The above linear compressor (10) includes a piston (70) that moves in a reciprocating linear motion inside the cylinder (60). The piston (70) can move in an axial direction.

[0108] The above linear compressor (10) may further include a suction muffler (25) coupled to the piston (70) to reduce noise generated from the refrigerant sucked in through the suction pipe (14).

[0109] The refrigerant sucked in through the suction pipe (14) flows into the interior of the piston (70) via the suction muffler (25). For example, as the refrigerant passes through the suction muffler (25), the flow noise of the refrigerant can be reduced. The suction muffler (25) may be composed of a plurality of mufflers combined.

[0110] The above linear compressor (10) may include a motor assembly (41, 43, 45) as a linear motor that provides driving force to the piston (70).

[0111] The motor assembly may include an outer stator (41) fixed to the frame (50) and arranged to surround the cylinder (60), an inner stator (43) spaced apart from the inner side of the outer stator (41), and a permanent magnet (45) located in the space between the outer stator (41) and the inner stator (43).

[0112] A stator cover (32) is provided on one side of the outer stator (41). That is, one side of the outer stator (41) is supported by the frame (50), and the other side can be supported by the stator cover (32).

[0113] The permanent magnet (45) can move in a linear reciprocating motion due to the mutual electromagnetic force with the outer stator (41) and the inner stator (43). The permanent magnet (45) may be composed of a single magnet having one pole or may be composed of a plurality of magnets having three poles combined.

[0114] The above permanent magnet (45) can be installed in a magnet frame (46). The magnet frame (46) has a roughly cylindrical shape and can be positioned to be inserted into the space between the outer stator (41) and the inner stator (43).

[0115] The magnet frame (46) is coupled to the piston (70), and when the permanent magnet (45) reciprocates, the piston (70) can reciprocate in the axial direction together with the permanent magnet (45).

[0116] The above linear compressor (10) may further include a supporter (33) that supports the piston (70). The supporter (33) is coupled to the rear side of the piston (70), and the muffler (25) may be positioned to pass through the inside thereof. The piston (70), the magnet frame (46), and the supporter (33) may be connected by a fastening member.

[0117] The linear compressor (10) may further include a rear cover (31) that is coupled to the stator cover (32), extends rearward, and is supported by a first support device (20). The rear cover (31) may be spring-supported by the supporter (33).

[0118] The rear cover (31) may include a plurality of support legs that are coupled to the rear of the stator cover (32).

[0119] The above linear compressor (10) further includes an inlet guide part (23) that is coupled to the rear cover (31) and guides the inflow of refrigerant into the intake muffler (25).

[0120] The above linear compressor (10) may further include a plurality of resonant springs (30) each having an adjusted natural frequency so that the piston (70) can resonate.

[0121] The plurality of resonant springs (30) may include a plurality of first resonant springs supported between the supporter (33) and the stator cover (32) and a plurality of second resonant springs supported between the supporter (33) and the rear cover (31). Through the action of the plurality of resonant springs (30), stable movement of the drive unit reciprocating inside the linear compressor (10) is performed, and vibration or noise generation due to the movement of the drive unit can be reduced.

[0122] The frame (50) is understood as a configuration for fixing the cylinder (60), and, for example, the cylinder (60) can be pressed into the inside of the frame (50). The frame (50) can be arranged to surround the cylinder (60).

[0123] The above frame (50) has a hollow cylindrical shape and includes a frame body (51) that forms a space into which the cylinder (60) is inserted, and a frame flange (52) that extends radially from the front part of the frame body (51).

[0124] A cylinder sealing member (82) may be provided between the frame (50) and the cylinder (60). By means of the cylinder sealing member (82), the adhesion force may be increased during the press-fitting process between the frame (50) and the cylinder (60).

[0125] The cylinder sealing member (82) has a ring shape and can be installed on the inner surface of the frame (50) on which the flange (62) of the cylinder (60) is seated.

[0126] The above frame (50) may have a bearing channel (58) formed therein that extends axially from the frame flange (52) toward the frame body. A refrigerant acting as a gas bearing among the compressed discharge gas may flow through the bearing channel (58).

[0127] The refrigerant acting as the gas bearing is supplied between the cylinder body (61) and the piston (70) of the cylinder (60) to cause the piston (70) to float inside the cylinder (60).

[0128] Defines the direction.

[0129] "Axial direction" can be understood as the direction in which the piston (70) reciprocates, i.e., the up-and-down direction in FIG. 2. Among the "axial directions," the direction from the piston (70) toward the compression space (P) of the cylinder (60), i.e., the direction in which the refrigerant flows, is defined as "forward," and the opposite direction is defined as "rear." When the piston (70) moves forward, the compression space (P) is reduced, and when it moves rearward, the compression space (P) can be expanded.

[0130] On the other hand, "radial direction" is a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the piston (70) reciprocates, and can be understood as the horizontal direction of FIG. 2.

[0131] A compression space (P) in which refrigerant is compressed by the piston (70) may be formed inside the cylinder (60). An intake port for introducing refrigerant into the compression space (P) is formed at the front of the piston (70), and an intake valve (75) for selectively opening the intake port may be provided in front of the intake port.

[0132] The above suction port may be provided in multiple numbers. The multiple suction ports are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the piston (70), and refrigerant is introduced into the compression space (P) through the multiple suction ports. The suction valve (75) may be connected to the front of the piston (70) by a fastening member (78), such as a screw or a bolt.

[0133] In front of the compression space (P), a discharge cover assembly (100, 200, 300) forming a discharge space for the refrigerant discharged from the compression space (P) may be provided. The discharge cover assembly (100, 200, 300) may be positioned in front of the frame (50).

[0134] The above discharge cover assembly may include a first discharge cover (100) and a second discharge cover (200) supported on the front of the frame (50). The first discharge cover (100) may be positioned inside the second discharge cover (200).

[0135] For example, the first discharge cover (100) can be press-fitted and fixed to the second discharge cover (200). The cover flange (150, see FIG. 3) of the first discharge cover (100) can be press-fitted into the inner surface of the cover flange (250, see FIG. 15) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0136] In detail, the cover flange (150) of the first discharge cover (100) can be pressed into the inner circumferential portion (253, see FIG. 16) and the jaw (255, see FIG. 16) of the cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0137] The first discharge cover (100) is pressed into the second discharge cover (200), thereby enabling a secure fixation of the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0138] The internal space of the first discharge cover (100) and the internal space of the second discharge cover (200) can form a discharge path (also referred to as a "discharge room") for the refrigerant discharged from the compression space (P). For example, the refrigerant discharged from the compression space (P) can flow through the internal space of the first discharge cover (100), be discharged from the first discharge cover (100), and flow into the internal space of the second discharge cover (200).

[0139] The refrigerant flowing through the discharge chamber of the first discharge cover (100) and the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover (200) may be in a high-temperature gaseous state. The high-temperature heat may be transferred to the frame (50) supporting the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0140] If high-temperature heat is excessively transferred to the frame (50), the transferred heat becomes a factor that raises the temperature (suction temperature) of the refrigerant sucked into the compression space (P) of the cylinder.

[0141] If the above suction temperature increases, the volume of refrigerant per unit mass, that is, the specific volume of the refrigerant, increases, causing a decrease in volumetric efficiency, and consequently, a problem may arise in which the compression efficiency of the compressor decreases.

[0142] To prevent such problems, the first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be composed of a material having a low heat transfer coefficient. The material having a low heat transfer coefficient may be a non-metallic material.

[0143] The first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200) may include plastic.

[0144] The first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200) may be made of the same plastic material, for example, polyamide (PA66) as a type of heat-resistant engineering plastic.

[0145] By making the first discharge cover (100) of the above-mentioned first discharge cover (100) of a plastic material, the amount of high-temperature heat within the first discharge cover (100) that is directly transferred to the frame (50) supporting the first discharge cover (100) or transferred to the second discharge cover (200) that is press-fitted to the first discharge cover (100) can be reduced.

[0146] By making the second discharge cover (200) of the above-mentioned second discharge cover (200) of a plastic material, the amount of high-temperature heat within the second discharge cover (200) that is directly transferred to the frame (50) supporting the second discharge cover (200) or transferred to the first discharge cover (100) that is press-fitted to the second discharge cover (200) can be reduced.

[0147] Ultimately, it is possible to prevent excessive transfer of high-temperature heat from the refrigerant present in the discharge chamber within the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) to the frame (50). Accordingly, the suction temperature of the refrigerant can be reduced and the compression efficiency of the compressor can be improved.

[0148] Since the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) are made of a relatively lightweight plastic material, there is a possibility that vibration and noise may occur in the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) due to the high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compression space (P).

[0149] To prevent such problems, the discharge cover assembly according to the present embodiment may include a damping member (180) for reducing vibration of the first and second covers (100, 200).

[0150] The damping member (180) may be composed of a deformable material. For example, the damping member (180) may be composed of a rubber material. The damping member (180) may be composed of a rubber material having heat resistance capable of withstanding the high temperature of the discharged gas.

[0151] The damping member (180) is mounted in the recess (140, see FIG. 4) of the first discharge cover (100), and the inner wall (238, see FIG. 16) of the second discharge cover (200) may be configured to support or press the damping member (180). For example, the inner wall (238) may be coupled to the damping member (180) in a direction in which the damping member (180) is inserted into the recess (140).

[0152] The damping member (180) can offset the magnitude of vibration and noise transmitted from one of the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) to the other. In particular, when the discharge valve (191) is turned on and off, the effect of reducing the magnitude of the valve tapping sound that is frictionally applied to the cylinder (60) can be expected.

[0153] In a structure in which the damping member (180) is mounted on the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100), the recess (140) and the damping member (180) form a flow path through which refrigerant flows, and the flow path can be understood as defining a pulsation path to reduce pulsation that occurs when high-pressure discharge gas flows.

[0154] In other words, the internal space of the above-mentioned recess (140) may include a first area where the damping member (180) is installed and a second area forming a flow path through which the discharge gas flows.

[0155] The above discharge cover assembly may include a third discharge cover (300) that supports the second discharge cover (200).

[0156] The third discharge cover (300) may have a roughly ring shape and be positioned to surround the rear portion of the second discharge cover (200). The third discharge cover (300) may support the cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0157] The third discharge cover (300) can be supported on the front of the frame (50).

[0158] The third discharge cover (300) is fastened to the frame flange (52) by a fastening member (not shown), and the front surface of the frame flange (52) can come into surface contact with the rear surface of the third discharge cover (300).

[0159] A frame fastening hole (55) into which the fastening member is inserted may be formed in the frame flange (52). Multiple frame fastening holes (55) may be formed. A cover fastening hole (335) may be formed in the third discharge cover (300) at a position corresponding to the frame fastening hole (55).

[0160] The above fastening member can be fastened to the frame fastening hole (55) and the cover fastening hole (335) to fix the frame (50) and the third discharge cover (300).

[0161] The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a material different from the first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200). The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a material having greater strength than the first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200).

[0162] The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a metal material, for example, aluminum. Since the third discharge cover (300) is connected to the frame (50) by the fastening member, a failure in connection may occur if the amount of deformation increases due to high heat. Therefore, the third discharge cover (300) may be made of a metal material so that the amount of thermal deformation is not large.

[0163] A frame sealing member (81) capable of increasing bonding strength and preventing leakage of refrigerant may be provided at the portion where the second discharge cover (200) and the frame (50) are in surface contact.

[0164] The above-mentioned frame sealing member (81) has a ring shape and can be installed between the rear surface of the second discharge cover (200) and the front surface of the frame (50). For example, the above-mentioned frame sealing member (81) can be installed between the front surface of the frame flange (52) and the cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0165] The discharge cover assembly may include a discharge valve assembly (190). The discharge valve assembly may include a discharge valve (191) and a spring assembly (193, 195) that provides elastic force to the discharge valve (191) in a direction that brings it into close contact with the front end of the cylinder (60).

[0166] The above spring assembly (193, 195) may include a valve spring (193) composed of a leaf spring and a spring bracket (195) that surrounds the edge of the valve spring (193) to support the valve spring (193).

[0167] The discharge valve (191) is coupled to the central part of the valve spring (193). When the discharge valve (191) is opened, the refrigerant compressed in the compression space (P) of the cylinder (60) is discharged and flows into the internal space of the first discharge cover (100). At this time, the valve spring (193) can be deformed in a direction that opens the discharge valve (191).

[0168] When the discharge of the refrigerant is completed, the discharge valve (191) can be closed by the restoring force of the valve spring (193).

[0169] The above spring bracket (195) can be seated on the inner surface of the first discharge cover (100).

[0170] A sealing bracket (197) may be installed around the front end of the cylinder (60). For example, the sealing bracket (197) may have a ring shape or a hollow cylindrical shape and may be positioned to surround at least a portion of the cylinder flange (62).

[0171] The sealing bracket (197) is seated on the front of the cylinder flange (62) and can be supported on the rear of the spring bracket (195).

[0172] A bracket sealing member (83) may be provided between the sealing bracket (197) and the flange of the cylinder (60). The bracket sealing member (83) is provided on the contact surface between the sealing bracket (197) and the flange of the cylinder (60), and can prevent refrigerant from leaking through the space between the cylinder (60) and the spring assembly (193, 195). The bracket sealing member (83) may have a ring shape.

[0173] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a damping member installed on a first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an upper perspective view of the first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a lower perspective view of the first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the first discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0174] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 7, a first discharge cover (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a cover body (110) forming a discharge chamber and a cover flange (150) provided at the rear end of the cover body (110) and supported by the frame (50).

[0175] The above cover body (110) may be configured to have a cap shape to form a discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the discharge valve (191).

[0176] The above cover body (110) may include a cylindrical outer wall (111). The outer wall (111) may include a first part (111a) forming a front portion and a second part (111b) connected to the cover flange (150). The first and second parts (111a, 111b) may be arranged in an axial direction.

[0177] The first part (111a) and the second part (111b) may be extended in a rounded manner in the circumferential direction to have a cylindrical shape.

[0178] The outer wall of the cover body (110) may be formed with a step. Specifically, the outer wall of the cover body (110) may include a step portion (111c) connecting the first part (111a) and the second part (111b).

[0179] The stepped portion (111c) may be connected to the second part (111b) by extending radially outward from the end of the first part (111a). Due to the stepped portion (111c), the outer diameter of the second part (111b) may be formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the first part (111a).

[0180] The above step portion (111c) may be configured to correspond to the rear end of the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100), that is, the position where the bottom surface (140a) is formed. That is, the recess (140) is not formed in the second part (111b), and the first part (111a) may be formed thicker than the second part (111b) so as not to be deformed or damaged during the press-fitting process with the second discharge cover (200).

[0181] The first discharge cover (100) may include a front wall (120) forming the front of the first discharge cover (100). The front wall (120) may be positioned radially inward of the outer wall. For convenience of explanation, the front wall (120), the outer wall (111), and the inner wall (130) may be named the first to third walls in order.

[0182] The above front wall (120) can form a discharge hole (123) that transmits the discharge gas present in the internal space of the first discharge cover (100), i.e., the discharge chamber, to the outside of the first discharge cover (100).

[0183] The first discharge cover (100) may include a discharge guide (126) that protrudes from the front wall (120) in a direction toward the discharge valve (191). The discharge guide (126) may form the discharge hole (123). That is, the discharge hole (123) may be formed by penetrating from the discharge guide (126) to the front wall (120).

[0184] The first discharge cover (100) may include an inner wall (130) extending toward the rear from the edge of the front wall (120). The inner wall (130) may be extended in a rounded manner in the circumferential direction to have a cylindrical shape.

[0185] The front wall (120), the inner wall (130), and the discharge guide (126) can define a discharge chamber within the first discharge cover (100).

[0186] A recess (140) may be formed between the outer walls (111a, 111b, 111c) and the inner wall (130). The recess (140) is formed to have a ring shape along the perimeter of the inner wall (130) and may be configured to be recessed from the front end of the first discharge cover (100) toward the rear. The bottom surface (140a) of the recess (140) may be formed at a height corresponding to the stepped portion (111c) of the outer wall.

[0187] The above-mentioned recess (140) may be formed along the circumference of the discharge hole (123) formed in the center of the first discharge cover (100). Specifically, the discharge hole (123) may be formed in the center of the front wall (120), and the recess (140) may be formed along the outer circumference of the front wall (120).

[0188] The radial width of the above-mentioned recess (140) forms a first width (W1, see FIG. 5) and can be understood as the distance between the inner wall (130) and the first part (111a). The first width (W1) may be formed to be smaller than the width of the discharge chamber (A1, see FIG. 22) of the first discharge cover (100) and the width of the discharge chambers (A2, A3) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0189] The above-mentioned depression (140) can form a flow path for the discharged gas. The discharged gas exhibits a pulsation phenomenon in which the pressure or flow rate changes periodically, and noise may be generated by the pulsation.

[0190] In this embodiment, the flow path of the discharged gas can be formed roundly through the ring-shaped recess (140) and the length of the flow path can be formed long to reduce pulsation.

[0191] Additionally, the recess (140) is formed between the first discharge chamber (A2, see FIG. 22) and the second discharge chamber (A3, see FIG. 22) of the second discharge cover (200) based on the refrigerant flow, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the recess (140) may be formed to be smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge chamber (A2) and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second discharge chamber (A3).

[0192] Accordingly, as the discharge gas flows from the first discharge chamber (A2), which has a relatively large cross-sectional area, to the recess (140), which has a small cross-sectional area, and then to the second discharge chamber (A3), which has a large cross-sectional area, the pulsating noise can be reduced.

[0193] The linear compressor (10) further includes a loop pipe (290, see FIG. 15) as a configuration for reducing pulsation. The loop pipe (290) is a pulsation pipe extending from the discharge cover assembly to the discharge pipe of the shell (11) and may be made of a flexible material to reduce pulsation noise.

[0194] The recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100) can be understood as forming an additional pulsating pipe in addition to the loop pipe (290), and forming a pulsating flow path (145, see FIG. 8) inside the recess (140).

[0195] A damping member (180) may be installed in the first discharge cover (100). The damping member (180) is inserted into the recess (140) and can cover the open front portion of the recess (140).

[0196] In the above-mentioned recess (140), a support projection (139, 111d) for supporting the damping member (180) may be provided.

[0197] The above support ridge may include a first support ridge (139) formed in a stepped manner on the outer surface of the inner wall (130). The first support ridge (139) protrudes from the outer surface of the inner wall (130) and may have a ring shape corresponding to the shape of the damping member (180).

[0198] The above support ridge may include a second support ridge (111d) formed in a stepped manner on the inner circumference of the outer wall (111a, 111b, 111c). The second support ridge (111d) protrudes from the inner circumference of the outer wall (111a, 111b, 111c) and may have a ring shape corresponding to the shape of the damping member (180).

[0199] With the damping member (180) inserted into the recess (140), the first part (181) of the damping member (180) can be supported by the first and second support jaws (139, 111d).

[0200] With the damping member (180) inserted into the recess (140), the rear end of the damping member (180) may be spaced apart from the rear end of the recess (140), i.e., the bottom surface (140a). The space between the rear end of the recess (140) and the rear end of the damping member (180) may form a pulsating flow path (145) through which discharge gas flows.

[0201] The refrigerant discharged to the outside of the first discharge cover (100) through the discharge hole (123) can flow into the flow path within the recess (140). The first discharge cover (100) may include a configuration for guiding the refrigerant to flow into the interior of the recess (140).

[0202] In detail, the first discharge cover (100) may include a recess (125) that is recessed radially inward from the inner wall (130), that is, in a direction approaching the discharge hole (123). The recess (125) may be formed from the front wall (120) to the bottom surface (140a) of the recess (140).

[0203] As the above recess (125) is formed radially inward, the radial second width (W2, see FIG. 5) of the area of ​​the recess (140) where the recess (125) is formed in the ring-shaped recess (140) may be larger than the first width (W1).

[0204] The discharge gas discharged from the discharge hole (123) flows into the recess (125) through the recess (125) and can flow circumferentially at the rear of the damping member (180). The recess (125) can be understood as the inlet of a pulsating flow path (145) formed within the recess (140).

[0205] The first discharge cover (100) may include a configuration for guiding the discharge of refrigerant within the recess (140) to the outside. Specifically, the first discharge cover (100) may include a protrusion (113) that protrudes radially outward from the outer wall, that is, in a direction away from the discharge hole (123).

[0206] The back surface of the above protrusion (113) can be understood as forming a recess (113a) that is recessed from the inner circumference of the outer wall. The recess (113a) may be formed from the front end of the recess (140) to the bottom surface (140a) of the recess (140). The recess (125) may be named "first recess" and the recess (113a) may be named "second recess".

[0207] As the above protrusion (113) is formed radially outward, the radial third width (W3, see FIG. 5) of the area of ​​the recess (140) in which the recess (113a) is formed among the ring-shaped recess (140) may be larger than the first width (W1).

[0208] The discharge gas flowing through the pulsating flow path (145) within the recess (140) can be discharged from the recess (140) through the recess (113a). The recess (113a) can be understood as an outlet of the pulsating flow path (145) formed within the recess (140).

[0209] The above recess (113a) can be connected to the second discharge chamber (A3, see FIG. 22) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0210] The center of the first discharge cover (100) may be formed at the center (C1) of the discharge hole (123). The first recess (125a) and the second recess (113a) may be formed opposite each other with respect to the center (C1).

[0211] The extension line (ℓ1) connecting the first recess (125a) and the second recess (113a) can pass through the center (C1) of the first discharge cover (100) and the discharge hole (123).

[0212] The first distance (d1) from the center (C1) to the first recess (125) can be formed to be shorter than the second distance (d2) from the center (C1) to the second recess (113a).

[0213] The discharge gas discharged from the discharge hole (123) flows into the recess (140) through the first recess (125) and flows in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and can be discharged from the recess (140) at the second recess (113a).

[0214] The first recess (125) may be named the "inlet" of the pulsating channel formed in the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100), and the second recess (113a) may be named the "outlet" of the pulsating channel.

[0215] At least a portion of the second discharge cover (200), for example, an inner wall (238, see FIG. 16), may be coupled to the damping member (180). The inner wall (238) may have a ring shape corresponding to the damping member (180).

[0216] By combining the inner wall (238) and the damping member (180), the internal space of the second discharge cover (200) can be divided into a plurality of discharge chambers (A2, A3, see FIG. 22).

[0217] That is, the refrigerant in the first discharge chamber (A2) of the second discharge cover (200) flows into the recess (140) through the first recess (125), and is discharged from the recess (140) through the second recess (113a) and flows into the second discharge chamber (A3) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0218] The second discharge chamber (A3) of the second discharge cover (200) can be arranged to surround the first discharge chamber (A2) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0219] The first discharge cover (100) may include ribs for reinforcing the strength of the discharge cover made of plastic material. Specifically, the first discharge cover (100) may include an inner surface where reinforcing ribs (135) are installed. The inner surface of the first discharge cover (100) may be understood as a wall surface defining the discharge room.

[0220] The reinforcing rib (135) can be configured to protrude from the inner surface of the first discharge cover (100).

[0221] The reinforcing rib (135) may include a first portion (135a) that is connected to the discharge guide (126) and extends along the rear surface of the front wall (120). The first portion (135a) may extend radially.

[0222] The reinforcing rib (135) may include a second portion (135b) extending along the inner wall (130) from the rear of the front wall (120). The second portion (135b) is connected to the first portion (135a) and may extend axially (rearward).

[0223] By the configuration of the first part (135a) and the second part (135b), the reinforcing rib (135) can be configured to be bent or rounded.

[0224] The above reinforcing ribs (135) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple reinforcing ribs (135) may be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The multiple reinforcing ribs (135) may act as flow resistance bodies for the discharge gas flowing in the internal space of the first discharge cover (100) to reduce the magnitude of the pulsation.

[0225] The first discharge cover (100) may include a connecting rib (136) connecting the outer wall (111a, 111b, 111c) and the inner wall (130). For example, the connecting rib (136) may connect the rear end of the inner wall (130) and the inner surface of the second part (111b).

[0226] The above connecting ribs (136) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple connecting ribs (136) may be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The multiple connecting ribs (136) may be connected to the multiple reinforcing ribs (135). The connecting ribs (136) can be understood as forming at least a portion of the reinforcing ribs (135).

[0227] The above connecting rib (136) may be positioned further back than the bottom surface (140a, see FIG. 7) of the above recess (140).

[0228] The inner surface of the first discharge cover (100) may have a stepped configuration by means of the outer walls (111a, 111b, 111c), the inner wall (130), and the connecting rib (136).

[0229] In detail, the axial length of the outer wall (111a, 111b, 111c) may be formed to be longer than the axial length of the inner wall (130). Additionally, the connecting rib (136) may extend radially outward from the rear end of the inner wall (130) and be connected to the inner circumference of the outer wall.

[0230] With this configuration, the inner surface of the first discharge cover (100) is configured to be stepped, and the discharge valve assembly (190) can be supported on the stepped inner surface of the first discharge cover (100).

[0231] The front edge of the discharge valve assembly (190) is supported by the connecting rib (136), and the outer surface of the discharge valve assembly (190) can be supported on the inner surface of the outer wall (111a, 111b, 111c). Of course, the size of the discharge valve assembly (190) will be configured to be sized to fit the stepped inner surface of the first discharge cover (100).

[0232] The first discharge cover (100) may include a groove (132) that provides a deformation space of the first discharge cover (100) during the process in which the discharge valve assembly (400) is pressed into the first discharge cover (100). The groove (132) may be formed at the rear end of the inner wall (130). A plurality of the protruding grooves (132) may be formed spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the inner wall (130).

[0233] The cover flange (150) may extend radially outward from the rear end of the cover body (110) to have a radius larger than that of the cover body (110). The cover flange (150) may have a roughly ring shape.

[0234] The rear end of the cover flange (150) may form a support surface (151) that contacts the frame (50). A reduction portion (152) may be formed at the rear end of the cover flange (150). The reduction portion (152) may be formed by indenting at least a part of the cover flange (150).

[0235] The above-mentioned weight loss portions (152) are formed in multiple numbers, and the multiple weight loss portions (152) are formed spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the supporting surface (151) may be formed between the multiple weight loss portions (152).

[0236] By forming the above-mentioned weight reduction portion (152), the contact area between the first discharge cover (100) and the frame (50) can be reduced, and accordingly, the amount of heat transferred from the first discharge cover (100) to the frame (50) can be reduced.

[0237] The above cover flange (150) may include a recessed bearing groove (155) to guide at least a portion of the discharge gas refrigerant into the bearing channel (58). The bearing groove (155) is recessed from the outer surface of the cover flange (150) so as to be refrigerant-fluidly connected to the bearing channel (58).

[0238] For example, at least some of the refrigerant among the discharge gas present in the internal space of the second discharge cover (200) can flow into the bearing channel (58) through the bearing groove (155).

[0239] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along 8-8 of FIG. 5, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along 9-9 of FIG. 5. With reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the first discharge cover (100) will be described in more detail.

[0240] First, referring to FIG. 8, the first discharge cover (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention supports a discharge valve assembly (191, 193, 195) and can form a first discharge chamber (A1) through which refrigerant discharged from the discharge valve (191) flows.

[0241] The first discharge cover (100) may include a front wall (120) forming a discharge hole (123), an inner wall (130) extending rearward from the front wall (120), and an outer wall (111).

[0242] The rear end of the inner wall (130) and the inner surface of the outer wall (111) provided in the first discharge cover (100) can support the discharge valve assembly (191, 193, 195).

[0243] The first discharge chamber (A1) can be understood as a space defined by a front wall (120), an inner wall (130), and a discharge guide (126).

[0244] The first discharge cover (100) may include a recess (140) formed by being recessed along the outer circumference of the front wall (120). The recess (140) may be formed between the outer surface of the inner wall (130) and the inner surface of the outer wall (111).

[0245] The above-mentioned recess (140) may include an inner surface that is stepped by the inner wall (130) and the outer wall (111). Specifically, the inner wall (130) may include a first support projection (139) protruding from the outer surface of the inner wall (130), and the outer wall (111) may include a second support projection (111d) protruding from the inner surface of the outer wall (111).

[0246] The first and second support jaws (139, 111d) can support a first part (181, see FIG. 10) of a damping member (180). Specifically, the first support jaw (139) can support a first surface (184a) that forms part of the rear end of the first part (181), and the second support jaw (111d) can support a second surface (184b) that forms another part of the rear end of the first part (181).

[0247] The above-mentioned recess (140) may form a groove in which a damping member (180) is installed. The above-mentioned recess (140) may also be named an "installation groove."

[0248] The above-mentioned recess (140) may include a first groove (141) and a second groove (142) separated based on the first and second support ridges (139, 111d). The first groove (141) may form the front portion of the recess (140), and the second groove (142) may form the rear portion of the recess (140).

[0249] At least a portion of the damping member (180) may be located in the first groove (141), and another portion may be located in the second groove (142). For example, the first part (181) of the damping member (180) may be located in the first groove (141), and the second part (185, see FIG. 10) may be located in the second groove (142).

[0250] The inner surface (142a, 142b) of the second groove (142) may be formed to be inclined with respect to the axial direction. Specifically, the inner surface of the second groove (142) may include a first inner surface (142a) forming at least a part of the inner wall (130) and a second inner surface (142b) forming at least a part of the outer wall (111).

[0251] The first inner surface (142a) may be extended at an angle of θ1 with respect to the first extension line (ℓ2) in the axial direction. The second inner surface (142b) may be extended at an angle of θ2 with respect to the second extension line (ℓ3) in the axial direction.

[0252] The second part (185) of the damping member (180) may include an inclined outer surface so as to be supported on the inclined first and second inner surfaces (142a, 142b).

[0253] Due to the inclined configuration of the first and second inner surfaces (142a, 142b), when the damping member (180) is inserted into the recess (140), the second part (185) of the damping member (180) can be stably supported on the first and second inner surfaces (142a, 142b).

[0254] With the damping member (180) installed in the recess (140), the second part (185) of the damping member (180) may not completely fill the second groove (142). The rear end of the second part (185) may be spaced apart from the bottom surface (140a) forming the rear end of the recess (140). The bottom surface (140a) may form the rear end of the second groove (142).

[0255] A pulsating channel (145) through which a refrigerant flows can be formed in the spaced-apart space between the damping member (180) and the bottom surface (140a). The pulsating channel (145) may have a ring shape, for example.

[0256] The above pulsation channel (145) has a maximum diameter (D3) in the radial direction, and the diameter (D3) may be formed to be larger than the diameter (D4) of the loop pipe (290, see FIG. 15). The above pulsation channel (145) and the loop pipe (290) can function as pulsation pipes for reducing pulsation noise.

[0257] If the diameter of the above-mentioned pulsating channel (145) becomes too large, it may cause a problem with the strength of the first discharge cover (110), so it cannot be formed too large, but it can be formed to be at least larger than the diameter of the loop pipe (290) to contribute to reducing the pulsating noise generated in the discharge cover.

[0258] Next, referring to FIG. 9, the first discharge cover (100) may include a first recess (125) forming an inlet portion of the pulsating channel (145). The refrigerant of the first discharge chamber (A2) discharged from the discharge hole (123) may flow into the pulsating channel (145) through the first recess (125).

[0259] The first recess (125) is formed to be more recessed from the outer surface of the inner wall (130) defining the recess (140), and the width (W2, see FIG. 5) of the recess (140) in the area where the first recess (125) is formed can be formed larger than the width (W1, see FIG. 5) of the recess (140) in another area.

[0260] The first discharge cover (100) may include a second recess (113a) forming an outlet portion of the pulsating passage (145). The refrigerant flowing through the pulsating passage (145) may be discharged to the second discharge chamber (A3) through the second recess (113a).

[0261] The second recess (113a) may be formed to be further recessed from the inner surface of the outer wall (111) defining the recess (140). To form the second recess (113a), the outer wall (111) may include a protrusion (113) that protrudes radially outward.

[0262] By the configuration of the first and second recesses (125, 113a) above, it is easy to form a pulsating passage (145) between the partitioned first and second discharge chambers (A2, A3), and pulsating noise can be reduced during the process in which the refrigerant flows through the pulsating passage (145).

[0263] FIG. 10 is an upper perspective view of a damping member according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a lower perspective view of a damping member according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along 12-12 of FIG. 10.

[0264] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, a damping member (180) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided in one area of ​​the region where the first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200) are combined. In particular, the damping member (180) may be provided in a partition wall that divides the internal space of the second discharge cover (200) into two or more discharge rooms.

[0265] For example, the above partition wall may include an inner wall (238, see FIG. 16) provided in the second discharge cover (200).

[0266] The damping member (180) may have a ring shape with an empty interior to form a hollow portion (186).

[0267] The damping member (180) may be configured to be inserted into a recess (140) formed in the first discharge cover (180). Specifically, the damping member (180) may include a first part (181) that forms a groove (184) into which the inner wall (238) is inserted.

[0268] The first part (181) may include a ring-shaped inner surface portion (182) and a ring-shaped outer surface portion (183) surrounding the inner surface portion (182).

[0269] The first part (181) may include a groove (184) formed between the inner surface portion (182) and the outer surface portion (183). The groove (184) has a width in the radial direction and may have an inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) inserted into it. For example, the inner wall (238) may be pressed into the groove (184).

[0270] The front end of the above-mentioned groove (184) is open, and the inner surface of the above-mentioned groove (184) can be defined by the inner surface portion (182), the outer surface portion (183), and the end portion (184c).

[0271] In detail, the inner surface portion (182) may include a first press-fit surface (182a) into which the inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) is pressed. The outer surface portion (183) may include a second press-fit surface (183a) into which the inner wall (238) is pressed.

[0272] Before the inner wall (238) is joined to the groove (184), the distance between the first press-fit surface (182a) and the second press-fit surface (183a) may be smaller than the radial thickness of the inner wall (238).

[0273] When the inner wall (238) is joined to the groove (184), the inner surface portion (182) and the outer surface portion (183) may be deformed in a direction that reduces their thickness. That is, the inner wall (238) and the damping member (180) may be press-fitted so that a predetermined press-fit zone is formed.

[0274] The above end (184c) forms the rear end of the above groove (184), and when the second discharge cover (200) is coupled to the damping member (180), the inner wall (238) can be spaced apart from the above end (184c).

[0275] The bottom surface of the first part (181), i.e., the support surface (184a, 184b), can connect the rear end of the inner surface portion (182) and the outer surface portion (183). The support surface (184a, 184b) can form the rear end of the first part (181).

[0276] The damping member (180) may include a second part (185) that is connected to the rear end of the first part (181) and extends rearward. For example, the second part (185) may extend rearward from the support surface (184a, 184b) of the groove (184).

[0277] The second part (185) extends rearward from approximately the center of the rear end of the first part (181) and may be formed with a step relative to the first part (181). The first part (181) and the second part (185) may have an approximately Y shape.

[0278] The rear end of the first part (181) can be supported by a support projection (139, 111d) provided in the recess (140). The support projection (139, 111d) can support the support surface (184a, 184b).

[0279] The above support surfaces (184a, 184b) may include a first surface (184a) supported by the first support ledge (139). The first surface (184a) may connect the inner surface portion (182) and the second part (185).

[0280] The above support surfaces (184a, 184b) may include a second surface (184b) supported by the second support ledge (111d). The second surface (184b) may connect the outer surface portion (183) and the second part (185).

[0281] The second part (185) can extend into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100). The rear end of the second part (185) can form the rear end of the damping member (180).

[0282] The damping member (180) can reduce vibrations occurring between the first discharge cover (100) and the second discharge cover (200).

[0283] In addition, as described above, the damping member (180) can reduce the pulsating noise of the discharged gas by being inserted into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100) and defining a part of the pulsating flow path (145) formed in the recess (140).

[0284] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing the configuration of the damping member and the first discharge cover by enlarging part "A" of FIG. 2, and FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the configuration of the damping member and the second discharge cover by enlarging part "A" of FIG. 2.

[0285] First, referring to FIG. 13, a damping member (180) according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in a coupling area of ​​the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) to reduce vibrations generated in the first and second discharge covers (100, 200). For example, the magnitude of the sound transmitted from the first discharge cover (100) to the second discharge cover (200) can be reduced when the discharge valve (191) is turned on and off and hits the cylinder (60).

[0286] The damping member (180) may be installed in the first discharge cover (100) with a predetermined first gap (G1). Specifically, the first part (181) of the damping member (180) may be installed to form the first gap (G1) with respect to the first groove (141) of the recess (140).

[0287] The inner surface portion (182) of the first part (181) can form the first gap (G1) with respect to the inner wall (130). The outer surface portion (183) of the first part (181) can form the first gap (G1) with respect to the outer wall (111), i.e., the first part (111a).

[0288] That is, the damping member (180) may be press-fitted into the second discharge cover (200) but not into the first discharge cover (100). If the amount of press-fitting of the damping member (180) into the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) becomes too large, it may limit the reduction of vibration transmission in the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0289] Therefore, by forming a first gap (G1) between the damping member (180) and the first discharge cover (100), there is an advantage in that the amount of vibration transmitted between the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) can be reduced.

[0290] The first gap (G1) above can be formed in a range of, for example, 0.05 to 0.15 mm.

[0291] With the damping member (180) installed in the groove (140), the damping member (180) may be spaced apart from the bottom surface (140a) of the groove (140). Specifically, the second part (185) of the damping member (180) may be spaced apart from the bottom surface (140a) by a set distance (S1).

[0292] The above separated space can form a pulsating flow path (145) of the above-mentioned recess (140). That is, the internal space of the above-mentioned recess (140) may include a first area (installation area) where the damping member (180) is installed and a second area (flow path area) where the refrigerant flows.

[0293] That is, by forming a recess (140) in the first discharge cover (100) and installing a damping member (180) in the recess (140), vibration transmission between the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) can be reduced, and at the same time, pulsating noise can be reduced.

[0294] Next, referring to FIG. 14, the second discharge cover (200) can be coupled to the first discharge cover (100) on which the damping member (180) is installed. The inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) can be coupled to the damping member (180) by press-fitting. Specifically, the inner wall (238) is formed into a groove (184) of the damping member (180) with a predetermined press-fit section (f t1 It can be pressed while forming ).

[0295] For example, when the inner wall (238) is pressed into the damping member (180), the inner wall (238) and the first press-in surface (182a) may be pressed in while forming a press-in zone of about 0.03 to 0.07 mm. Likewise, the inner wall (238) and the second press-in surface (183a) may be pressed in while forming a press-in zone of about 0.03 to 0.07 mm.

[0296] By the above press-fit, the second discharge cover (200) can be firmly coupled to the damping member (180).

[0297] The inner wall (238) may be installed with respect to the end (184c) of the groove (184) by a second gap (G2). The end (184c) may form the rear end as the deepest part of the groove (184).

[0298] The second gap (G2) can be understood as the difference between the first distance (H1) from the rear end of the inner wall (238) to the ledge (255) of the second discharge cover (200) and the second distance (H2) between the end (184c) of the groove (184) and the cover flange (150) of the first discharge cover (100). That is, the first distance (H1) may be greater than the first distance (H1) by the amount of the second gap (G2).

[0299] The second gap (G2) above can be formed in a range of, for example, 0.2 to 0.8 mm.

[0300] The second discharge cover (200) can be press-fitted to the first discharge cover (100). The cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200) includes an inner surface portion (253) and a ledge (255), and the inner surface portion (253) and the ledge (255) can be press-fitted to the cover flange (150) of the first discharge cover (100).

[0301] The first discharge cover (100) or the second discharge cover (200) can be joined by moving the jaw (255) to a position where it is pressed into the cover flange (150). At the position where the jaw (255) and the cover flange (150) are pressed, the inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) can be spaced apart by a second gap (G2) from the end (184c) of the groove (184).

[0302] That is, during the press-fitting process of the first and second discharge covers (100, 200), the jaw (255) can function as a "stopper" that restricts further movement of the first discharge cover (100).

[0303] In this way, even if the inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) is pressed into the inner circumferential portion (182) and the outer circumferential portion (183) of the damping member (180), it is not pressed into the end portion (184c) of the groove portion (184) and forms a predetermined gap, thereby preventing the amount of press-in of the damping member (180) from becoming too large and minimizing vibration transmission between the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0304] FIG. 15 is an upper perspective view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a lower perspective view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a bottom view of a second discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0305] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 17, the second discharge cover (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention forms an internal space that accommodates the first discharge cover (100), and the internal space may include a flow path for the refrigerant discharged from the discharge valve (191).

[0306] The second discharge cover (200) may include a cover body (210) that forms a discharge chamber for the refrigerant and a cover flange (250) provided at the rear end of the cover body (210) and supported by the frame (50).

[0307] The above cover body (210) may be configured to have a cap shape to form a discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the discharge valve (191).

[0308] The above cover body (210) may include an outer wall (220, 230). The outer wall may include a first part (220) connected to the cover flange (250). The first part (220) may have a cylindrical shape by extending in a rounded manner in the circumferential direction.

[0309] The above outer wall may include a second part (230) extending forward from the front portion of the first part (220). The second part (230) may extend axially from the first part (220).

[0310] The second part (230) can be formed stepwise from the first part (220).

[0311] The size of the second part (230) may be formed to be smaller than the size of the first part (220). For example, the outer diameter or inner diameter of the second part (230) may be formed to be smaller than the outer diameter or inner diameter of the first part (220).

[0312] The second discharge cover (200) may further include a protrusion (233) extending radially outward from the second part (230). The protrusion (233) is connected to the first part (220) and may extend axially to the cover flange (250).

[0313] The above protrusion (233) may include a discharge hole (280) for discharging refrigerant from the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover (200).

[0314] The discharge hole (280) is formed on the side of the protrusion (233) and may be in communication with the internal space (discharge room) of the second discharge cover (200). The discharge hole (280) may be formed by being recessed from the side of the protrusion (233) and penetrating to the shear wall (228) of the first part (220) (see FIG. 17).

[0315] A loop pipe (290) connected to a discharge pipe provided in the shell (11) of the linear compressor (10) may be connected to the discharge port (280). The refrigerant discharged from the discharge port (280) may flow to the discharge pipe through the loop pipe (290).

[0316] The loop pipe (290) is made of a flexible material and can be formed to be relatively long. The loop pipe (290) is connected to the discharge hole (280) and can extend along the outer surface of the second discharge cover (200).

[0317] The second discharge cover (200) may include a recess (235) that guides the extended position of the loop pipe (290). The recess (235) may be configured, for example, to have a shape that is recessed into the outer surface of the second part (230).

[0318] The above-mentioned loop pipe (290) can perform the function of reducing the pulsation of the discharge gas. That is, the above-mentioned loop pipe (290) can function as a pulsation reduction passage (pulsation pipe) that reduces the pulsation of the discharge gas together with the recessed portion (140) of the above-mentioned first discharge cover (100).

[0319] The above protrusion (233) may include a plurality of grooves (234a, 234b). The plurality of grooves (234a, 234b) may allow for a reduction in the contact area with the frame (50) in order to reduce the amount of heat transferred from the high-temperature discharge gas to the frame (50).

[0320] In addition, the plurality of grooves (234a, 234b) may allow for an increase in the heat dissipation area to increase the amount of heat dissipated from the second discharge cover (200).

[0321] The plurality of grooves (234a, 234b) may include a first groove (234a) that is recessed from the outermost radial surface of the protrusion (233). The first groove (234a) may include a plurality of grooves that are formed axially from the second part (230) to the rear end of the second discharge cover (200) and are aligned in the circumferential direction. By the first groove (234a), the heat dissipation area of ​​the protrusion (233) may be increased.

[0322] The plurality of grooves (234a, 234b) may include a second groove (234b) formed on a contact surface (234c) that contacts the frame (50). The contact surface (234c) forms the rear end of the protrusion (233) and can be supported by the frame (50).

[0323] The second groove portion (234b) may include a plurality of grooves that are recessed forward from the contact surface (234c). The plurality of grooves of the second groove portion (234b) may be aligned in a circumferential direction.

[0324] The second discharge cover (200) may include a third part (240) extending forward from the second part (230). The third part (240) may protrude in a direction extending from the second part (230) toward the second shell cover (13). The third part (240) may be located adjacent to the second shell cover (13).

[0325] The above linear compressor (10) may include a cap member (285, see FIG. 2) to prevent noise that occurs when the second discharge cover (200) and the second shell cover (13) come into contact. The cap member (285) may be made of, for example, rubber material to absorb shock that may occur between the second discharge cover (200) and the second shell cover (13).

[0326] The third part (240) may include a first coupling hole (241) into which the cap member (285) is coupled. A protrusion of the cap member (285) is inserted into the first coupling hole (241), thereby facilitating the coupling of the second discharge cover (200) and the cap member (285). The first coupling hole (241) may, for example, be formed at the front end of the third part (240).

[0327] The third part (240) may include a second coupling hole (242) that is coupled to the second support device (90). The second coupling hole (242) is formed on the outer surface of the third part (240), and at least a portion of the second support device (90) may be coupled to the second coupling hole (242) to support the discharge cover assembly.

[0328] The cap member (285) includes an insertion projection (286, see FIG. 21) that is inserted into the second coupling hole (242), and the insertion projection (286) can form the coupling hole (285a, see FIG. 21). At least a portion of the second support device (90) can be coupled to the second coupling hole (242) of the third part (240) through the coupling hole (285a).

[0329] The cover flange (250) forms the rear end of the second discharge cover (200) and may have an outer diameter and an inner diameter larger than that of the discharge body (210). For example, the cover flange (250) may have a ring shape.

[0330] The above cover flange (250) may include a contact surface (251) that contacts the frame (50). The contact surface (251) may form a rear end of the cover flange (250) and extend along the outer circumference of the cover flange (250) to have a ring shape.

[0331] The above cover flange (250) may include an outer surface portion (252) that forms the exterior of the cover flange (250) and defines the outer diameter of the cover flange (250), and an inner surface portion (253) that supports the first discharge cover (100) and defines the inner diameter of the cover flange (250).

[0332] The above cover flange (250) may include a projection (255) extending radially inward from the inner circumferential portion (253). The projection (255) may define a step difference between the cover body (210) and the cover flange (250).

[0333] The inner surface portion (253) and the jaw (255) can support the cover flange (150) of the first discharge cover (100). For example, the first discharge cover (100) is pressed into the inner side of the second discharge cover (200), and the inner surface portion (253) and the jaw (255) can provide a press-fit surface of the first discharge cover (100).

[0334] The second discharge cover (200) may include an inner wall (238) protruding from the inner surface of the outer wall (220, 230). The inner wall (238) may be configured to extend rearward from the rear end of the second part (230).

[0335] The inner wall (238) can extend from the second part (230) toward the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100).

[0336] The inner wall (238) has a ring shape and may have a size corresponding to the recess (140) so that it can be inserted into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100).

[0337] The inner wall (238) can be inserted into the groove (184) of the damping member (180).

[0338] By connecting the inner wall (238) to the first discharge cover (100) through the damping member (180), vibration and noise generated from the second discharge cover (200) and the first discharge cover (100) can be reduced.

[0339] The inner wall (238) can divide the internal discharge space (discharge room) of the second discharge cover (200) into a first discharge room (A2, see FIG. 22) and a second discharge room (A3, see FIG. 22). The first discharge room (A2) forms an inner discharge room of the inner wall (238), and the second discharge room (A3) forms an outer discharge room of the inner wall (238).

[0340] The second discharge chamber (A3) is arranged to surround the first discharge chamber (A2), and the refrigerant of the first discharge chamber (A2) can flow into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100) and be discharged into the second discharge chamber (A3). That is, the second discharge chamber (A3) can form a downstream flow path of the first discharge chamber (A2).

[0341] The second discharge cover (200) may include reinforcing ribs (227, 237) to reinforce the strength of the cover made of a non-metallic material. The reinforcing ribs (227, 237) are provided in the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover (200) and act as a flow resistance for the refrigerant, thereby reducing the discharge pulsation of the refrigerant.

[0342] The above reinforcing ribs (227, 237) may include a first reinforcing rib (227) provided on the inner surface of the first part (220). The first reinforcing rib (227) may include a first portion (227a) protruding from the inner circumference of the first part (220). The first portion (227a) may extend in the axial direction.

[0343] The first reinforcing rib (227) may include a second part (227b) that is bent from the first part (227a) and extends radially. The second part (227b) may be placed in an area connecting the first part (220) and the second part (230).

[0344] For example, the first part (220) includes a shear wall (228) that defines a step with respect to the second part (230), and the second part (227b) may be provided on the inner surface of the shear wall (228) of the first part (220).

[0345] The first reinforcing ribs (227) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple first reinforcing ribs (227) may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first part (220). By arranging the multiple first reinforcing ribs (227), strength reinforcement in the axial and radial directions of the first part (220) can be achieved.

[0346] In addition, the plurality of first reinforcing ribs (227) can act as flow resistance for the refrigerant flowing through the second discharge chamber (A3, see FIG. 22) to reduce the pulsating noise of the refrigerant.

[0347] The above reinforcing ribs (227, 237) may include a second reinforcing rib (237) provided on the inner surface of the second part (230). The second reinforcing rib (237) may include a first portion (237a) protruding from the inner circumference of the second part (230). The first portion (237a) may extend in the axial direction.

[0348] The second reinforcing rib (237) may include a second part (237b) that is bent from the first part (237a) and extends radially. The second part (237b) may be placed in an area connecting the second part (230) and the third part (240).

[0349] For example, the second part (230) includes a shear wall (236) that defines a step with respect to the third part (240), and the second part (237b) may be provided on the inner surface of the shear wall (236) of the second part (230).

[0350] The above second reinforcing ribs (237) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple second reinforcing ribs (237) may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the second part (230). By arranging the multiple second reinforcing ribs (237), strength reinforcement in the axial and radial directions of the second part (230) can be achieved.

[0351] In addition, the plurality of second reinforcing ribs (237) can act as flow resistance for the refrigerant flowing through the first discharge chamber (A2, see FIG. 22) to reduce the pulsating noise of the refrigerant.

[0352] The third part (240) may include a weight reduction section (245). The weight reduction section (245) may include a recessed portion that is recessed forward from the rear end of the third part (240). By the weight reduction section (245), the weight of the third part (240) is reduced, and the amount of vibration of the second discharge cover (200) can be reduced.

[0353] FIG. 18 is an upper perspective view of a third discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 19 is a lower perspective view of a third discharge cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a bottom view showing the second discharge cover and the third discharge cover combined according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0354] Referring to FIGS. 18 to 20, a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a third discharge cover (300) supported on a frame (50). The third discharge cover (300) may support the second discharge cover (200) on the frame (50).

[0355] The third discharge cover (300) may have a ring shape to include a portion that surrounds the outer circumference of the second discharge cover (200).

[0356] The third discharge cover (300) may include a cover body (310) that defines an insertion space (312) into which at least a portion of the second discharge cover (200) is inserted. The cover body (310) may have a roughly ring shape.

[0357] The above cover body (310) may be configured to contact or support the outer surface of the second discharge cover (200). The above cover body (310) may include an inner surface portion (311) that surrounds the cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0358] The inner surface portion (311) extends in the axial direction, and the axial length of the inner surface portion (311) may correspond, for example, to the axial length of the cover flange (250) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0359] The above cover body (310) may include a projection (313) that extends radially inward from the inner circumferential portion (311) to support the front portion of the cover flange (250). The projection (313) may form a supporting surface of the second discharge cover (200) together with the inner circumferential portion (311).

[0360] The above third discharge cover (300) can be fastened to the frame (50) by means of a fastening member, for example, a screw.

[0361] The third discharge cover (300) may include a cover flange (330) extending radially outward from the cover body (310). The cover flange (330) may include a support surface (331) supported by the frame (50). The support surface (331) may form the rear end of the third discharge cover (330).

[0362] The above cover flange (330) may include a fastening hole (335) for fastening with the frame (50). The fastening hole (335) is formed by penetrating the cover flange (330), and the fastening member may be fastened to the frame (50) by penetrating the fastening hole (335).

[0363] The above cover flanges (330) are provided in multiple numbers, and the third discharge cover (300) can be firmly fixed to the frame (50) through the multiple cover flanges (330). For example, the multiple cover flanges (330) may include three cover flanges, but the number of cover flanges (330) is not limited thereto.

[0364] The third discharge cover (300) may include a protrusion support member (340) that supports a protrusion (233) of the second discharge cover (200). The protrusion support member (340) may be configured to protrude radially outward from the cover body (310) to accommodate at least a portion of the protrusion (233).

[0365] The above third discharge cover (300) may include a terminal cover portion (351) that covers a terminal portion (not shown). The terminal portion is provided on the outer stator (41) and can be understood as a configuration that guides a power line to be drawn out to the outside of the outer stator (41).

[0366] The terminal cover portion (351) may be configured to extend radially outward from the cover body (310) and cover the front end of the terminal portion.

[0367] The third discharge cover (300) may include a terminal leg (352) connected to the terminal cover portion (351). The terminal leg (352) may extend rearward from the terminal cover portion (351) to support the side of the terminal portion.

[0368] The third discharge cover (300) may include a cover bracket (353) that protrudes radially outward from the cover body (310) and is located opposite the terminal cover portion (351) with respect to the center of the third discharge cover (300).

[0369] By means of the cover bracket (353), the center of gravity of the third discharge cover (300) can be prevented from shifting toward the terminal cover part (351).

[0370] The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a material different from that of the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0371] The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a material that is heavier and has higher strength than the first and second discharge covers (100, 200).

[0372] The third discharge cover (300) may be made of a metal material. For example, the third discharge cover (300) may be made of aluminum.

[0373] In order to reduce the amount of heat transferred from the third discharge cover (300) to the frame (50), if the third discharge cover (300) is made of a non-metallic material like the first and second discharge covers (100, 200), thermal shrinkage may occur due to the high-temperature discharge gas, and a problem arises in that a failure in fastening between the third discharge cover (300) and the frame (50) occurs due to the thermal shrinkage.

[0374] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the third discharge cover (300) connected to the frame (50) is made of a metal material with a low thermal deformation rate, thereby reducing the failure rate of connection to the frame (50).

[0375] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the appearance of a refrigerant flowing through the discharge chamber of a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0376] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, a discharge cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention may be supported on a frame (50). The discharge cover assembly may include a first discharge cover (100) and a second discharge cover (200) that are stacked in the axial direction.

[0377] The first and second discharge covers (100, 200) are installed to contact the frame (50), and in order to reduce the amount of heat transfer from the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) to the frame (50), the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) may be made of a non-metallic material, for example, a plastic material.

[0378] The discharge cover assembly may include a third discharge cover (300) that is fastened to the frame (50). The third discharge cover (300) may be configured to surround at least a portion of the second discharge cover (200) so as to press the second discharge cover (200) toward the frame (50).

[0379] The third discharge cover (300) can be connected to the frame (50). To prevent failure in connection between the third discharge cover (300) and the frame (50), the third discharge cover (300) may be made of a metal material with low thermal deformation, for example, aluminum.

[0380] The above discharge cover assembly may include a discharge chamber through which high-pressure discharge gas discharged from the discharge valve (191) flows.

[0381] The above discharge chamber may include a first discharge chamber (A1) formed in the internal space of the first discharge cover (100). The first discharge chamber (A1) may be formed to face the discharge valve (191) as an internal space defined by the inner wall (130) of the first discharge cover (100).

[0382] When the discharge valve (191) is opened, the first discharge chamber (A1) is connected to the compression space (P), and the refrigerant compressed in the compression space (P) can flow into the first discharge chamber (A1).

[0383] The refrigerant in the first discharge chamber (A1) is discharged from the first discharge cover (100) through the discharge hole (123) of the first discharge cover (100), and the discharged refrigerant can flow to the first discharge chamber (A2) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0384] The first discharge chamber (A2) above can be understood as one area among the discharge chambers formed in the internal space of the second discharge cover (200), and as the inner space of the inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200).

[0385] The inner wall (238) is inserted into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100), and a damping member (180) is interposed in the area where the inner wall (238) and the recess (140) are joined, thereby reducing vibration and noise generated in the first and second covers (100, 200).

[0386] The damping member (180) is installed to have a first gap (G1) with respect to the recess (140) and can be spaced apart from the bottom surface (140a) of the recess (140) to form a pulsating channel (145).

[0387] Additionally, a second discharge cover (200) may be pressed into the damping member (180) to have a predetermined press-fit section. However, the inner wall (238) of the second discharge cover (200) may be pressed into the inner surface portion (182) and the outer surface portion (183) of the damping member (180), while being spaced apart from the end portion (184c) of the groove portion (184).

[0388] With this configuration, the amount of deformation of the damping member (180) can be reduced, thereby reducing the amount of vibration transmitted between the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) and reducing noise generation. In addition, a pulsating flow path (145) that functions as a pulsating pipe can be easily formed in the first discharge cover (100).

[0389] The inner wall (238) can be understood as a partition wall that divides the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover (200) into a first discharge chamber (A2) and a second discharge chamber (A3). The second discharge chamber (A3) can be understood as an outer space of the inner wall (238).

[0390] For convenience of explanation, the first discharge chamber (A1) of the first discharge cover (100) and the first and second discharge chambers (A2, A3) of the second discharge cover (200) may be named, in order, the first discharge chamber (A1), the second discharge chamber (A2), and the third discharge chamber (A3).

[0391] The refrigerant of the second discharge chamber (A2) can flow into the recess (140) of the first discharge cover (100) through the inlet of the pulsating passage formed in the recess (140), that is, the first recess (125). Since the second discharge chamber (A2) and the third discharge chamber (A3) are separated from each other by the inner wall (238) being coupled to the recess (140), the refrigerant of the second discharge chamber (A2) may be restricted from flowing directly into the third discharge chamber (A3).

[0392] The refrigerant introduced into the recess (140) can flow along the ring shape of the recess (140) and be discharged from the recess (140) through the second recess (113a) formed on the opposite side of the first recess (125). The second recess (113a) can function as an outlet for the pulsating flow path.

[0393] The pulsating noise generated from the discharged refrigerant can be reduced by the refrigerant flowing through a pulsating path formed along the shape of the recess (140).

[0394] The second recess (113a) can be connected to the outer space of the inner wall (238), that is, the third discharge chamber (A3). Accordingly, the refrigerant discharged from the second recess (113a) can flow into the third discharge chamber (A3).

[0395] The third discharge chamber (A3) can be connected to the discharge hole (280) of the second discharge cover (200). Accordingly, the refrigerant of the third discharge chamber (A3) can be discharged to the outside of the second discharge cover (200) through the discharge hole (280) and discharged to the discharge pipe of the shell (11) through the loop pipe (290).

[0396] Meanwhile, in order to reinforce the strength of the first and second discharge covers (100, 200) composed of a relatively light and weak material, the discharge cover assembly may include a plurality of reinforcing ribs (135, 227, 237).

[0397] The plurality of reinforcing ribs (135, 227, 237) may include reinforcing ribs (135) provided on the first discharge cover (100). The reinforcing ribs (135) are provided on the inner surface of the first discharge cover (100) and act as a flow resistance for the refrigerant flowing through the first discharge chamber (A1) to reduce pulsating noise.

[0398] The above plurality of reinforcing ribs (135, 227, 237) may include a first reinforcing rib (227) provided on the second discharge cover (200). The first reinforcing rib (227) is provided on the inner surface of the first part (220) of the second discharge cover (100) and acts as a flow resistance for the refrigerant flowing through the third discharge chamber (A3) to reduce pulsating noise.

[0399] The plurality of reinforcing ribs (135, 227, 237) may include a second reinforcing rib (237) provided on the second discharge cover (200). The second reinforcing rib (237) is provided on the inner surface of the second part (230) of the second discharge cover (200) and acts as a flow resistance for the refrigerant flowing through the second discharge chamber (A2), thereby reducing pulsating noise.

[0400] A linear compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention includes first and second discharge covers coupled to each other and a damping member provided in the area where the first and second discharge covers are coupled, thereby reducing vibration or noise generated from the first and second discharge covers. Accordingly, industrial applicability is significant.

Claims

1. A cylinder into which a piston that reciprocates in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; A discharge valve for discharging the refrigerant compressed in the above compression space; A first discharge cover forming a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the above discharge valve; A second discharge cover coupled to the first discharge cover and forming a discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge chamber; and A linear compressor comprising a damping member provided in an area where the first discharge cover and the second discharge cover are joined, and installed to have a gap set with respect to the first discharge cover.

2. In Paragraph 1, The first discharge cover includes a wall forming a discharge hole for discharging refrigerant from the first discharge chamber, and the damping member is a linear compressor installed on the wall.

3. In Paragraph 2, The first discharge cover includes a recess that is recessed in the wall of the first discharge cover and into which the damping member is inserted. The above second discharge cover is a linear compressor comprising an inner wall coupled to the damping member in a direction that inserts the damping member into the recess.

4. In Paragraph 3, A linear compressor in which the recess of the first discharge cover is formed in a circumferential direction centered on the discharge hole, and the inner wall of the second discharge cover extends in a circumferential direction to be inserted into the recess.

5. In Paragraph 3, A linear compressor in which the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover includes a second discharge chamber and a third discharge chamber, and the inner wall is arranged to separate the second discharge chamber and the third discharge chamber.

6. In Paragraph 3, The above damping member is a linear compressor comprising a press-fit surface that is pressed into a press-fit line set against the inner wall of the second discharge cover.

7. In Paragraph 3, The above-mentioned recess includes a first region where the damping member is installed and a second region into which refrigerant flowing through the discharge chamber of the second discharge cover is introduced, in a linear compressor.

8. In Paragraph 7, The damping member comprises a first part forming a groove to which the inner wall of the second discharge cover is coupled, and a second part extending from the first part in the direction of the depth of the recess. The first part and the second part are linear compressors located in the first region.

9. In Paragraph 8, The first part above includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion defining the groove portion, and A linear compressor in which at least one of the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion is installed at a distance of the set gap from the inner surface of the recess.

10. In Paragraph 8, The inner wall of the second discharge cover is a linear compressor spaced apart from the depth-direction end of the groove portion.

11. In Paragraph 8, The first discharge cover comprises a first cover body on which the damping member is installed and a first cover flange having a diameter larger than that of the first cover body. The above-mentioned second discharge cover is a linear compressor comprising a second cover body that accommodates the first cover body and a second cover flange that has a larger diameter than the second cover body and forms a ledge that supports the first cover flange.

12. In Paragraph 11, A linear compressor in which the first distance (H1) from the edge of the second cover flange to the inner wall is formed to be greater than the second distance (H2) from the depth-direction end of the groove to the first cover flange.

13. In Paragraph 7, A linear compressor in which the second part is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the recess, and the spaced-apart space between the second part and the bottom surface of the recess forms the second region.

14. In Paragraph 13, It includes a shell equipped with a discharge pipe and a loop pipe extending from the second discharge cover to the discharge pipe, A linear compressor in which the diameter of the pulsating passage formed in the second region is formed to be larger than the diameter of the loop pipe.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above damping member is a linear compressor composed of a rubber material so as to be press-fitted into the second discharge cover.

16. A cylinder into which a piston that reciprocates in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; A discharge valve for discharging the refrigerant compressed in the above compression space; A first discharge cover that forms a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the above discharge valve and forms a recess; A damping member installed in the above-mentioned depression; and It includes a second discharge cover having an inner wall that partitions the second discharge room and the third discharge room, which forms a second discharge room and a third discharge room for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge room, and The above inner wall is a linear compressor coupled to the above damping member.

17. In Paragraph 16, The above-mentioned recess includes a first region where the damping member is located and a second region forming a pulsating passage that transmits the refrigerant of the second discharge chamber to the third discharge chamber, in a linear compressor.

18. In Paragraph 16, The first discharge cover above includes an inner wall and an outer wall forming the recess, and The above damping member is a linear compressor installed with respect to the inner and outer walls of the recess by a first gap.

19. In Paragraph 16, The above damping member includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion forming a groove, and The inner wall of the second discharge cover is a linear compressor that is pressed into the press-fit section set for the inner and outer surfaces.

20. In Paragraph 16, The above-mentioned first discharge cover is, It includes a first recess that is further recessed in a first direction from the above-mentioned recess to introduce refrigerant from the second discharge chamber, and a second recess that is further recessed in a second direction from the above-mentioned recess to discharge refrigerant from the above-mentioned recess to the third discharge chamber. A linear compressor in which the first direction and the second direction are different directions.

21. A cylinder into which a piston that reciprocates in the axial direction is inserted and which forms a compression space; A discharge valve for discharging the refrigerant compressed in the above compression space; A first discharge cover that forms a first discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged through the above discharge valve and forms a recess; A second discharge cover having an inner wall that forms a second discharge chamber for the refrigerant discharged from the first discharge chamber; and It includes a damping member installed in the above-mentioned depression, and The above damping member is a linear compressor comprising a first part forming a groove to which the inner wall of the second discharge cover is coupled, and a second part extending from the first part in the direction of the depth of the recess.

22. In Paragraph 21, A linear compressor in which the internal region of the above-mentioned recess includes a first region where the first and second parts of the damping member are located and a second region into which the refrigerant of the second discharge chamber flows.

23. In Paragraph 21, The first part above includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion extending in a circumferential direction to define the groove portion, and A linear compressor in which at least one of the inner surface portion and the outer surface portion is spaced apart from the inner surface of the recess by the set gap.

24. In Paragraph 21, A linear compressor in which the damping member is spaced apart by a set distance from the depth-direction end of the recess, and the inner wall of the second discharge cover is spaced apart by a set gap from the depth-direction end of the groove.

25. In Paragraph 21, A linear compressor wherein the second discharge cover includes a third discharge chamber into which refrigerant passing through the second discharge chamber flows, and the inner wall is arranged to partition the second discharge chamber and the third discharge chamber.

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