Multi-piece locating pin for turbocharger bearing
US9163668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49945
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method can include providing a multi-piece locating pin, inserting a pin piece of the multi-piece locating pin into an opening in a wall of a bearing positioned in a bore of a housing of a turbocharger assembly, and securing a screw piece of the multi-piece locating pin in an opening of the housing to thereby secure the pin piece and axially locate the bearing in the bore of the housing of the turbocharger assembly. Other exemplary pins, arrangements and methods are also disclosed.
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