Venting system for a bearing housing thermal dam of a turbocharger
US10077712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A venting system for a turbocharger may include a bearing housing. The bearing housing may include an inner member. A housing wall may extend from the inner member and may include at least one vent disposed therethrough. A partition may be sealed to the housing wall and the inner member. The partition, the housing wall, and the inner member may collectively form a thermal dam.
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