Ring and groove contraction for assembling a turbocharger
US4383799A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbocharger comprising a center housing and a compressor housing. The compressor housing is fixed onto the center housing in such a way that the cylindrical inner wall of the compressor housing is fitted onto the cylindrical outer wall of the center housing. A single ring groove is formed on the cylindrical inner wall of the compressor housing. A snap ring and an O ring are fitted into the single ring groove for fixing the compressor housing onto the center housing while sealing therebetween.
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