CONNECTING DEVICE FOR HOUSING-PARTS OF TURBOCHARGERS
The invention relates to interconnectable turbocharger components (10, 12), whose connecting zones (11, 11') coaxially overlap in an axial direction (14) and mesh with each other radially in a positive fit. Said components are secured by means of an approximately annular securing device (22). The connecting zones (11, 11') have peripheral grooves (18, 20) lying opposite each other. At least two securing elements (24) in the form of annular segments can be introduced into said grooves as the securing device (22). To provide an axial fixation, said elements engage simultaneously in the two peripheral grooves (18, 20). Displacement means (30), which allow a radial displacement, are assigned to the securing elements (24). The radial height of the first peripheral groove (18) in the first turbocharger component (10) is at least at great as the radial height of the securing elements (24).