Hot-charge duct for turbocharger system
US11448171B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbocharger system includes a compressor, an intercooler, and a hot-charge duct connecting an outlet of the compressor to an inlet of the intercooler. The hot-charge duct has a first end portion connected to the inlet, a second end portion connected to the outlet, and a central tubular portion extending from the first end portion to the second end portion. The central tubular portion is formed of a plurality of circumferentially interconnected semi-tubular sections that extend longitudinally.
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