Fluid flow engine
US7204671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/24
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid flow engine comprises a shaft supported in a bearing housing by means of a bearing shell. There are at least two lubricating bores in the bearing shell each having a predetermined geometry as to diameter, length and angular arrangement with respect to the bearing shell. At least one turbine rotor is on one end of the shaft. A turbine housing provides a turbine space for accommodating the turbine rotor, the turbine housing being connected to the bearing housing. There are sound suppressing means arranged within the bearing housing.
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