Turbocharger having a bearing housing
US9746002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/173
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a turbocharger which can reduce whirl vibration. The turbocharger includes a shaft connecting a turbine and a compressor, a bearing housing having a bearing portion turnably supporting the shaft, and a sliding bearing interposed between the shaft and the bearing portion. The bearing portion is formed of an aluminum-based material, the shaft is formed of a steel material, and the sliding bearing is formed of a copper-based material.
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