Turbocharger actuation shaft exhaust leakage containment method
US9964010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine, includes a turbocharger with a variable geometry turbine having an actuator shaft passing through the turbocharger housing. The actuator shaft opening is vented to the engine crankcase for diverting exhaust that passes through the actuator shaft opening to the crankcase instead of being released to the under-hood environment.
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