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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2015
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Richard E. Annati, Lafayette, IN (US);
Robert C. Lancaster, Indianapolis, IN (US);
David R. Adair, Valley Center, CA (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A compressor assembly is disclosed. The compressor assembly may have a compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have a compressor impeller disposed within the compressor housing. Further, the compressor assembly may have a bearing housing attached to the compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have a diffuser ring disposed between the compressor housing and the bearing housing. In addition, the compressor assembly may have at least one tab. The tab may extend radially outward from the diffuser ring. The tab may be configured to engage with a recess in the compressor housing. The compressor assembly may also have at least one fastener. The fastener may be configured to attach the diffuser ring and the compressor housing.