Patent ID: 8500395

Claim:
A vane ( 234 ) for a variable geometry turbocharger ( 210 ), the vane ( 234 ) comprising: a body having a leading edge ( 340 , 440 ), a trailing edge ( 345 , 445 ), a gas bearing surface ( 325 , 425 ) therebetween and a channel ( 330 , 430 ) along at least a substantial portion of the length of the gas bearing surface ( 325 , 425 ) in a longitudinal direction of the body; first and second sideplates ( 300 , 350 ) opposing each other and at least partially define the channel ( 330 , 430 ), the first and second sideplates ( 300 , 350 ) being substantially parallel to each other, and a connection member ( 228 ) operably connected to the body and allowing movement of the vane ( 234 ).