Air diverter for supercharger
US4619590A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 1985 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C6/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine supercharger is modified to include an auxiliary turbine downstream from the main turbine wheel. The main shaft of the supercharger is tubular (hollow) to accommodate a second shaft. The opposite ends of the second shaft are suitably connected to the auxiliary turbine and an auxiliary fan that is located upstream from the main compressor wheel within the supercharger. An air-collection chamber of scroll-like configuration is arranged between the auxiliary fan and compressor wheel to receive air discharged from outer tip areas of the fan blades.
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