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Compressor casing for an exhaust gas turbocharger

US8043047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Siemens VDO Automotive AG · US

Inventors

Johannes Ante · Regensburg, DE
Markus Gilch · Moosburg an der Isar, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 12, 2007
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49243
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor casing for an exhaust gas turbocharger is disclosed. The exhaust gas turbocharger has a rotatable turboshaft, a compressor wheel mounted on the turboshaft, and a turbine wheel mounted on the turboshaft. The compressor casing includes a sensor for measuring a rotational speed of the turboshaft. The sensor is embedded in the compressor casing and forms an integral component of the compressor casing.

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