Supercharger rotors for increased engine power output

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for a rotor pack are provided for a positive displacement supercharger that produces greater engine power output without loss of best seal between the rotors or between the rotors and an interior surface of an enclosing case. The rotors include relief zones and cupped portions at an intake airflow side of each lobe comprising the rotors. The relief zones allow additional airflow to enter the rotor pack while the cupped portions scoop additional airflow into the rotor pack during operation of the supercharger. Tapered radius portions of an enclosing case allow additional airflow to be dragged into the rotor pack. Pressure relief portions on a rotor bearing plate and angled portions on each lobe extend compression events during operation of the rotor pack. The angled portions reduce a margin of the lobes to sharpened edges without affecting the diameter of the margin.

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