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Turbocharger shaft and wheel assembly

US9827631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2014
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/234
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method can include co-axially locating a turbine wheel and a shaft where a force applicator applies an axially directed force to the turbine wheel, where the turbine wheel transfers at least a portion of the force to shaft and where a rotatable shaft collet supports the shaft; rotating the rotatable shaft collet; energizing at least one laser beam; and, via the at least one laser beam, forming a weld between the turbine wheel and the shaft.

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