Oil-free turbocharger bearing assembly having conical shaft supported on compliant gas bearings
US9394941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides a turbocharger bearing assembly having foil bearing assemblies (21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 50, 52) supporting conical rotor elements (3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 31, 32).
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