Turbocharger support housing having alignment features
US9127690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/40311
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support housing for a turbocharger is provided. The support housing may include an end wall with a first side and a second side, and a protrusion extending from the first side of the end wall in a first direction and configured to receive the turbocharger. The support housing may also include a plurality of side walls extending from the second side of the end wall in a second direction opposite the first direction. The plurality of side walls together with the end wall may form a generally hollow enclosure. The support housing may also include a first mounting flange disposed at distal edges of the plurality of side walls and configured to engage an engine, and a first center opening disposed in the end wall and passing from the first side to the second side.
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