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Compressor, particularly in an exhaust gas turbocharger for an internal combustion engine

US7186077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2005
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/52
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a compressor particularly of an exhaust gas turbocharger of an internal combustion engine having a compressor wheel rotatably supported in a compressor housing which includes a diffuser structure with an adjustable diffuser geometry comprising guide vanes pivotally supported, an adjustment ring is provided with engagement elements which engage forked end structures of the guide vanes at the outer ends of the guide vanes opposite the pivotal guide vane support so that the pivot position of the guide vanes can be adjusted by rotation of the adjustment ring.

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