Variable geometry turbocharger
US6951450B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge is formed by an insert fixed to a base to form turbine intake nozzles in which vanes are rotatably mounted, and the base is fixed to a center housing. A separate exhaust housing which is formed from sheet metal is fixed to the cartridge outside of the insert in order to provide an intake and an outlet for exhaust gases driving a turbine wheel on a shaft journaled in the center housing.
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