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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2009
Noriyuki Hayashi, Sagamihara, JP;
Yasuaki Jinnai, Sagamihara, JP;
Masaki Tojo, Sagamihara, JP;
Yoichi Ueno, Sagamihara, JP;
Noriyuki Hayashi, Sagamihara, JP;
Yasuaki Jinnai, Sagamihara, JP;
Masaki Tojo, Sagamihara, JP;
Yoichi Ueno, Sagamihara, JP;
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A variable geometry exhaust turbocharger, wherein bolts which fasten a variable nozzle mechanism do not loosen. A variable geometry exhaust turbocharger, is provided with a turbine housing a turbine rotor, a turbine shaft a bearing for supporting the turbine shaft, a bearing housing, and a variable nozzle mechanism for regulating the flow of exhaust gas. The variable nozzle mechanism is provided with a nozzle, a nozzle mount, a lever plate, and a drive ring. A nozzle plate with which the tip of the nozzle makes contact is provided to an inner tube section of the turbine housing. A sleeve member is provided between the nozzle mount and the nozzle plate so as to be coaxial with a through-hole and a screw-through hole. The nozzle mount and the nozzle plate are connected together by fastening bolts passed through the through-hole, the sleeve member, and the screw through-hole, in that order.