Compressor Main Frame Guide Structure for One-Step Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for positioning the main frame in compressors require multiple operations and adjustments, leading to low work efficiency and reduced production efficiency due to the need for precise alignment of bolt holes and inner cylindrical holes, which complicates the assembly process.

Innovation Solution

The compressor incorporates a guide structure with a retractable tooling system that uses a guiding cavity and centering cavity to ensure accurate positioning of the main frame within the casing, allowing for one-step alignment and simplifying the assembly process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the existing positioning method using bolt holes and inner cylindrical holes is used, then the main frame can be positioned, but multiple operations and adjustments are required, leading to low work efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidwork efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning function is segmented into two distinct structures: the guiding cavity for axial positioning and the centering cavity for radial positioning. This segmentation allows each cavity to be optimized for its specific function, enabling accurate positioning to be achieved through a single operation rather than multiple adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The guide structure acts as an intermediary between the main frame and the positioning tooling. The guiding cavity and centering cavity work together as a coordinated system to transfer positioning forces, eliminating the need for workers to perform multiple manual adjustments while maintaining high positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If the existing positioning method is used, then positioning can be achieved, but the technical process is complex and affects production efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly accuracyVSAvoidtechnical process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The guiding cavity and centering cavity are merged into a single integrated guide structure on the main frame. This combination ensures that axial and radial positioning occur simultaneously through one operation, simplifying the technical process while maintaining high assembly accuracy for the compressor components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The guide structure with its dual cavities serves multiple functions: it provides both axial guidance and radial centering, and it works with universal positioning tooling. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for complex, specialized positioning procedures, streamlining the assembly process while ensuring precise component alignment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If the existing positioning method is used, then the main frame can be positioned, but peripheral threads and inner cylindrical holes need to satisfy the tooling, requiring multiple operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidtime for multiple operations
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The guide structure with guiding and centering cavities is pre-configured on the main frame before assembly. This preliminary action ensures that when positioning tooling is applied, both axial and radial positioning occur simultaneously in a single operation, eliminating the need for multiple sequential adjustments and reducing the time required while maintaining high positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12510072B2Compressor and refrigeration device
Publication Date: 2025.12.30 GUANGDONG MIDEA ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
  • US12510072B2 patent drawing
  • US12510072B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A compressor and a refrigeration device are provided. The compressor has a casing and a main frame disposed in the casing. The main frame has a guide structure configured to position the main frame. By coordination between the guide structure and a tooling, the process for positioning the main frame can be effectively simplified, the efficiency of positioning the main frame can be improved, and the assembly operation by workers can be facilitated.