Bearing system for a turbocharger
US7189005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S384/901
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing system for a turbocharger, simple in design and easy to manufacture, having desired rotational dynamics of a three piece bearing design, yet having the superior vibration damping characteristics of a one piece bearing design. The inboard end of each journal bearing includes an axial recess for receiving an outboard end of a cylindrical bearing spacer, thereby axially locating the journal bearings as well as axially and radially locating the bearing spacer.
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