Turbocharger journal bearing system
US9732800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbocharger is provided including a housing with a turbine and a compressor disposed in the housing. A central shaft is connected between the turbine and the compressor and is rotatably supported by a first journal bearing disposed within the housing at a location adjacent to the turbine and a second journal bearing disposed within the housing at a location adjacent to the compressor. A spacer is disposed directly between and adjacent to the first journal bearing and the second journal bearing and is neither coupled to or integrally formed with the first journal bearing.
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