Sheet metal turbine housing
US11732729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Turbine housing assemblies and related fabrication methods are provided. A turbine housing assembly includes a bearing flange, a tongue member, a first sheet metal structure providing an inner contour of an inlet passage and joined to the tongue member, and a second sheet metal structure including an inlet portion providing an outer contour of the inlet and a volute portion providing an outer contour of a volute in fluid communication with the inlet. The volute portion is joined to the tongue member to define the volute, and the inlet portion of the second sheet metal structure is joined to the first sheet metal structure to define the inlet passage.
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