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Variable nozzle for a turbocharger, having nozzle ring located by radial members

US8480358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2008
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2029

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  • 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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