Compressor wheel
US9234525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4932
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A compressor wheel for a turbocharger comprising a central hub and a plurality of impeller blades extending outwardly from the hub. Each of the blades defines a leading edge, a trailing edge and a root portion which connects the blade to the hub. At least one of the blades has a surface provided with a variable thickness surface layer of a ceramic material. The leading edge of the blade is provided with a thicker surface layer of the ceramic material than the trailing edge of the blade, the root portion of the blade, or both the trailing edge and root portion of the blade.
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