Turbocharger with mixing device upstream of compressor inlet
US8499558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a turbocharger (1) for an internal combustion engine (2) comprising at least one exhaust gas recirculation line (3), via which an exhaust gas mixing opening (12) enters into an intake line (10) of the internal combustion engine (2), further comprising a turbine (4) and a compressor (5), which is driveably connected to the turbine (4) and has a compressor impeller (6) that is disposed in a compressor housing (7), into which the intake line (10) empties via a compressor inlet (11), wherein a mixing device (18) is disposed in the intake line (10) between the exhaust gas mixing opening (12) and the compressor inlet (11).
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