Variable vane mechanism for turbocharger with unison ring and bearing members having independent material characteristics
US10947861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/90
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbocharger includes a variable vane mechanism includes a unison ring and at least one bearing member that is fixed to the unison ring. The bearing member includes a bearing surface that supports rotation of the unison ring within the variable vane mechanism. The unison ring and the at least one bearing member have independent material characteristics.
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