US4198192A
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Heat insulator for turbocharger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-13
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1998-07-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved turbocharger including a turbine connected to an air compressor via a common shaft which is supported by a bearing. The bearing housing has an end portion adjacent the turbine which includes an end surface. A shroud heat shields the one end portion of the bearing housing from the heat generated by the turbine. The device further includes a spacer interposed the shroud and the bearing housing end surface consisting of two plates angularly connected to one another. The spacer forms a chamber between the two plates. A support member retains the spacer into engagement with the end surface of the bearing housing and the shroud.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:46
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/08; F01D25/14; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/04; F02C6/10; F02C6/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A turbocharger combination including a turbine connected to an air compressor having a common shaft supported by a bearing, the improvement comprising: a. a bearing housing having one end portion adjacent the turbine, said bearing housing one end portion including an end surface; b. shroud means for heat shielding said one end portion of said bearing housing from the heat generated by the turbine; c. a spacer interposed said shroud means and said bearing housing, said spacer having a first and second plate, said first plate angularly connected to said second plate, forming a chamber therebetween; and d. means for causing engagement of said one end of said bearing housing and said shroud means by said spacer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A turbocharger combination including a turbine connected to an air compressor having a common shaft supported by a bearing, the improvement comprising: a. a bearing housing having one end portion adjacent the turbine, said bearing housing one end portion including an end surface; b. shroud means for heat shielding said one end portion of said bearing housing from the heat generated by the turbine; c. a spacer interposed said shroud means and said bearing housing, said spacer having a first and second plate, said first plate angularly connected to said second plate, forming a chamber therebetween; and d. means for causing engagement of said one end of said bearing housing and said shroud means by said spacer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The turbocharger of claim 1 in which said engagement means includes selectively forming said first and second plate from flexible material to form means for wedging said spacer between said bearing housing and said shroud means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The turbocharger of claim 2 in which said bearing housing end surface of said one end portion thereof comprises a curved surface and said first plate of said housing includes a curved surface engaging said curved surface of said bearing housing end surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The turbocharger of claim 3 in which said means for causing engagement of said one end of said bearing housing and said shroud means further includes strap means substantially surrounding the exterior of the turbocharger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The turbocharger of claim 4 in which said means for causing engagement of said one end of said bearing housing and said shroud means further includes a turbine housing engaging said shroud means and bearing housing and said strap means engaging said turbine housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |