Vane ring thermal strain relief cuts
US9353645B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/941
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product for a turbocharger assembly is disclosed. A turbine wheel assembly may be adapted to rotate when exposed to a flow of gas. A vane ring may be disposed in the turbine wheel assembly. A plurality of vanes may be mounted to the vane ring. The flow of gas may meet the plurality of vanes at an angle of incidence. The plurality of vanes may be adjustable to selectively change the angle of incidence. The vane ring may have at least one slot adapted to direct a thermal deformation of the vane ring in a selected direction when exposed to the flow of gas.
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