Exhaust turbocharger
US6739832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The exhaust turbocharger includes an exhaust gas turbine and a turbine casing, in which is formed the volute inlet flow duct which starts with an inlet connection. An exhaust gas flow is carried to the exhaust gas turbine in this duct. The turbocharger also includes a flow straightener, which is arranged in the inlet connection and guides the exhaust gas flow in the volute direction of the inlet flow duct.
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