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Compressor housing bearing and seal

US9470234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2012
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C33/74
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor housing for an air cycle machine includes an inlet and an outlet. The compressor housing additionally includes a plurality of ribs that extend generally perpendicularly from a surface of the compressor housing. Formed within an internal region of the compressor housing is a bearing support structure. The bearing support structure receives and limits the axial movement of a bearing, seal and at least one O-ring.

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