Compressor seal assembly for a turbocharger
US9488061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/609
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor seal assembly is disclosed. The compressor seal assembly may have a seal ring having a seal ring bore. The compressor seal assembly may also have a collar. The collar may have a cap portion having a first bore configured to receive an impeller. The cap portion may be disposed in the seal ring bore. The collar may further have a journal portion having a second bore configured to receive a shaft connectable to the impeller. The collar may also have a slinger disposed between the cap portion and the journal portion. The slinger may have a generally cylindrical shape and may have a front face. The slinger may also have a rear face opposite the front face. Further, the slinger may have a cylindrical side surface extending between the front face and the rear face. In addition, the slinger may have a groove disposed on the side surface.
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