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Liquid-cooled rotor assembly for a supercharger

US7993118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Gregory P. Prior · Birmingham, US
Roxann M. Bittner · Royal Oak, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2007
Grant date	Aug 9, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C2240/20
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor assembly for a supercharger assembly is provided. The rotor assembly includes at least one lobe defining at least one cavity. The at least one cavity is configured to contain a fluid operable to cool the at least one lobe. A supercharger incorporating the rotor assembly is also disclosed.

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