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Turbine wheel having an integrally molded outer shell and blade insert

US5518368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1994
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A turbine wheel and a method of manufacturing the same for a hydrodynamic transformer, having an injection molded outer shell, and an integrally formed injection molded blade insert. The blade insert includes one of a hub element and an inner ring, and a plurality of blades. The injection molded blade insert is received within the injection molded outer shell.

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