Variable nozzle for a turbocharger, having nozzle ring located by radial members
US8480358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable nozzle for a turbocharger (10) has a nozzle ring (138) supporting an array of vanes (134) that are variable in setting angle. The nozzle ring (138) is rotationally oriented and fixed in position by a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially outwardly extending locating members (170) that engage corresponding locating grooves (159) in a flange member (157) of the turbocharger.
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