Bearing structure and turbocharger
US11441602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing structure includes: a shaft provided with a turbine impeller; a pair of rolling bearings accommodated in a bearing hole and each including: an inner ring provided to the shaft; and an outer ring having a damper portion formed on an outer periphery of the outer ring; an opposing surface opposed to, from a turbine impeller side, a lateral surface of the outer ring of the rolling bearing provided on the turbine impeller side; and a first oil supply groove formed in the opposing surface and opposed to at least the damper portion and the lateral surface of the outer ring.
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