Patent ID: 7832775
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: F02B,F02M,F04D,F16L,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A connection connecting a tubular air guide element to a turbocharger, the connection comprising: a tubular nipple which is disposed on a housing of the turbocharger, said tubular nipple having a first connection end; said air guide element having a connection end, said air guide element connection end configured and adapted to form a sealed connection with said first connection end of said tubular nipple; a locking element comprising integral projections which form at least one bayonet coupling to couple said connection ends; and at least one set of cooperating latch elements configured to lockably hold the bayonet coupling in an assembled position; wherein said air guide element is sealably connected to said turbocharger by said connection; wherein said latch elements comprise