Thrust plate assembly
US9651091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49236
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aspect is a thrust plate assembly for an air cycle machine. The thrust plate assembly includes an annular body defined by an outer rim and a main bore. The annular body includes a nozzle side and a thrust bearing side. The nozzle side includes a nozzle region proximate the outer rim and a turbine rotor region proximate the main bore, where the outer rim has an outer diameter. The thrust plate assembly also includes a main bore seal installed in the main bore. The main bore seal has an inner diameter, where a ratio of the outer diameter of the outer rim to the inner diameter of the main bore seal is between 3.94 and 3.96.
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