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US 6,997,672 · App. 10/430,388 · Granted Feb 14, 2006

Turbocharger

Assignees: MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH; Wendt SIT GmbH
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Patent No.
US 6,997,672
App. No.
10/430,388
Granted
Feb 14, 2006
Kind
B2
Abstract

A burst protector for a turbocharger covers a first endangered segment of the housing. The burst protector includes insulation, a first sheet, and a second sheet. As a supplement, a casing is installed around the burst protector. The safety of a turbocharger in operation is increased by the invention.

Claims (65)

1. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising:

a housing,

a turbine arranged inside the housing,

a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing and covering a first segment of the housing, and

a casing arranged around the burst protector,

wherein the burst protector and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the burst protector includes insulation, a first sheet, and a second sheet, and

wherein the insulation is cemented onto the housing.

2. The turbocharger according to claim 1 , wherein the casing covers a second segment of the housing.

3. The turbocharger according to claim 1 , wherein the casing and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other.

4. The turbocharger according to claim 3 , wherein the casing includes an insulation and a metal foil.

5. The turbocharger according to claim 4 , wherein the insulation blanket is detachably connected with the housing and the burst protector.

6. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising:

a housing,

a turbine arranged inside the housing,

a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing and covering a first segment of the housing, and

a casing arranged around the burst protector,

wherein the casing covers a second segment of the housing,

wherein the casing and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the casing includes an insulation blanket and a metal foil, and

wherein the insulation blanket is detachably connected with the housing and the burst protector.

7. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising:

a housing,

a turbine arranged inside the housing,

a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing and covering a first segment of the housing, and

a casing arranged around the burst protector,

wherein the first segment is determined by a main energy direction of the turbine when the turbine bursts,

wherein the burst protector and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the burst protector includes insulation, a first sheet, and a second sheet, and

wherein the insulation is cemented onto the housing.

8. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising:

a housing,

a turbine arranged inside the housing,

a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing and covering a first segment of the housing, and

a casing arranged around the burst protector,

wherein the first segment is determined by a main energy direction of the turbine when the turbine bursts,

wherein the casing covers a second segment of the housing,

wherein the casing and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the casing includes an insulation blanket and a metal foil, and

wherein the insulation blanket is detachably connected with the housing and the burst protector.

9. A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising:

a housing,

a turbine arranged inside the housing,

a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing and covering a first segment of the housing, and

a casing arranged around the burst protector,

wherein the burst protector and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the casing covers a second segment of the housing,

wherein the casing and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the casing includes an insulation blanket and a metal foil, and

wherein the insulation blanket is detachably connected with the housing and the burst protector.

10. A process by which a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine can be protected against bursting comprising:

arranging a turbine of the turbocharger inside a housing of the turbocharger,

covering a first segment of the housing with a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing, and

arranging a casing around the burst protector,

wherein the burst protector and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the burst protector includes insulation, a first sheet, and a second sheet, and

wherein the insulation is cemented onto the housing.

11. A process by which a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine can be protected against bursting comprising:

arranging a turbine of the turbocharger inside a housing of the turbocharger,

covering a first segment of the housing with a burst protector arranged positively on an exterior of the housing, and

arranging a casing around the burst protector,

wherein the casing covers a second segment of the housing,

wherein the casing and the housing are non-detachably connected with each other,

wherein the casing includes an insulation blanket and a metal foil, and

wherein the insulation blanket is detachably connected with the housing and the burst protector.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 7, 2003
From: WAND, NORBERT; HARTMANN, MICHAEL; GRODDECK, MICHAEL; BAUER, WOLFGANG
To: MTU FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH; WENDT SIT GMBH
Reel/Frame 014355/0686 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 102 20 573 · May 8, 2002 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20040018102A1 · Jan 29, 2004