Centrifugal pump
US8579603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic turbocharger having an outer housing having a first section, a turbine end section and a pump end section. The pump end and turbine end sections are removably secured to the first section. A first cavity being formed between the first section and the turbine end section. A second cavity being formed between the first section and the pump end section. A first insert positioned in the first cavity and a second insert positioned in the second cavity. The first and second inserts being formed have more than one piece and defining a volute passageway in the first and second cavities respectively. The first and second inserts being designed to be capable of being machined to form the volute passageway.
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