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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2008
Roman Mudel, Novi, MI (US);
Roman Mudel, Novi, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine and more particularly an apparatus and method for fluidly coupling a turbocharger with an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment a turbocharger housing is provided. Turbocharger housing includes a turbine housing defining a volute chamber. The turbocharger housing also includes a first housing support extending from the turbine housing. The first housing support is integrally formed with the turbine housing and the first housing support defines an inlet opening and an outlet opening each of which are in fluid communication with the volute chamber.