Variable geometry turbine
US7108481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbocharger variable geometry turbine of the type which includes nozzle vanes displaceable across the turbine inlet flow path into slots. The vanes have cut-outs which reduce the vane cord and permit peak turbine efficiency over a range of geometries.
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