METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AIR DUCT PIPELINES AND MANAGING THERMAL EXPANSION BY MEANS OF A WEAR SLEEVE

Abstract

Assembly, comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the intake port of the internal combustion engine in fluid communication; and characterized by the fact that the assembly further comprises: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255; 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a wear sleeve width, the clamp (104, 254) has a clamp width, and the wear sleeve width is smaller than the clamp width.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED REGISTRATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority over the preliminary US patent application No. 62 / 074,363, filed on November 3, 2014, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. TECHNICAL AREA

[0002] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for supporting charge air pipes. BACKGROUND

[0003] Internal combustion engines can advantageously include systems such as turbochargers to compress intake air or recirculated exhaust gas. Compressing this gas allows the engine to produce greater power. However, compressing such intake or recirculated gases causes an increase in their temperature. The turbocharger is typically connected to an intake component of the engine via a pipe or duct commonly referred to as a charge air pipe. The intake component may include an intake throttle and an intercooler configured to cool the compressed gas. The temperature increase of the compressed gas exiting the turbocharger through the charge air pipe causes a significant rise in the charge air pipe's temperature.

[0004] During engine operation, the charge pipes, which also experience considerable vibrations from the engine, generally undergo a considerable degree of thermal expansion, and this thermal expansion can cause cracks or fatigue failure in supporting components of the charge air pipes.

[0005] DE 195 21 573 A1 discloses an exhaust gas recirculation system for a turbocharged internal combustion engine, in which the exhaust gas from an exhaust pipe is fed to a turbine of an exhaust gas turbocharger, and a compressor connected to the turbine supplies the charge air to a charge air pipe. DE 10 2004 021 474 B3 relates to a device for suspending a dynamically stressed functional part, in particular an exhaust system of a motor vehicle. US 6 186 452 B1 relates to a clamp for securing pipes against movement. US 2 922 733 A relates to clamps for fastening electrical cables and fluid lines. SUMMARY

[0006] The invention is defined in the independent claims. Advantageous and preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

[0007] Various embodiments advantageously provide a charge air pipe support assembly comprising a wear sleeve and methods for supporting a charge air pipe using a wear sleeve.

[0008] Various embodiments provide an assembly comprising an internal combustion engine with an intake port and an intercooler connected to the intake port. A turbocharger with an intake outlet port is fluidly connected to the intercooler. An intake pipe is connected to the turbocharger's intake outlet port. The intake pipe fluidly connects the turbocharger to the intercooler to transfer compressed intake air from the turbocharger to the intake port of the internal combustion engine. An intake pipe support assembly is connected to the intake pipe. The intake pipe support assembly is configured to allow axial movement of the intake pipe along an axis extending from the turbocharger's outlet port to the intercooler in response to thermal expansion of the intake pipe. The intake pipe support assembly includes a wear sleeve and a clamp.The wear sleeve is positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe. The wear sleeve is made of a non-metallic material. The clamp is positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve and connected to the internal combustion engine.

[0009] Further embodiments provide an assembly comprising a charge air pipe and a charge air pipe assembly. The charge air pipe is configured to connect to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger. The charge air pipe is configured to connect the turbocharger, in fluid communication, to an intercooler for transferring fluid from the turbocharger to the intake port of an internal combustion engine. The charge air pipe support assembly is connected to the charge air pipe and is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe. The charge air pipe support assembly includes a wear sleeve and a clamp. The wear sleeve is positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe. The wear sleeve is made of a non-metallic material. The clamp is positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve and is configured to connect to the internal combustion engine.

[0010] The inventors know that providing a wear element between the hot charge air pipes and the clamps allows the charge air pipes to expand without causing bending stress on the clamping structure, and that the wear element also provides insulation between the clamping arrangement and the pipes.

[0011] It should be clarified that all combinations of the foregoing concepts and further concepts discussed in more detail below (provided that these concepts are not mutually incompatible) are intended to be part of the subject matter disclosed herein according to the invention. In particular, all combinations of the claimed subject matter listed at the end of this disclosure are intended to be part of the subject matter disclosed herein according to the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] A person skilled in the art will recognize that the drawings serve only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the subject matter disclosed herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale; in some cases, various aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein may be exaggerated or enlarged in the drawings to make various features easier to understand. In the drawings, identical symbols generally denote identical features (e.g., functionally similar and / or structurally similar elements). Fig. 1 is an engine assembly comprising a charge air pipe support assembly according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. Figures 2A-2F are enlarged views of exemplary charge air pipe support assemblies connected to a charge air pipe of an internal combustion engine, according to various embodiments. Fig. 3A-3C are wear sleeves of a charge air pipe support assembly according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. 4A-4C are an alternative design of a wear sleeve for a charge air pipe support assembly. Fig. Figures 5A-5C are different views of a charge air pipe support assembly with a flexible bracket according to exemplary embodiments.

[0013] The features and advantages of the inventive concepts disclosed herein will become clearer from the detailed description below in conjunction with the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] Below are more detailed descriptions of various concepts relating to and embodiments of an inventive charge air pipe support assembly and methods for supporting charge air pipes of a turbocharger connected to an internal combustion engine. Note that various concepts presented above, which are discussed in more detail below, can be implemented in many different ways, since the disclosed concepts are not limited to a particular method of implementation. Examples of specific implementations and applications are provided mainly for illustrative purposes.

[0015] Fig. 1 is an engine assembly with a charge air pipe support assembly according to exemplary embodiments. Internal combustion engines, including but not limited to diesel engines, can implement a turbocharger 101 to compress air received at an intake port in the engine. Compressing the air allows a greater quantity of intake air, or charge air, to be received in the internal combustion engine. Increasing the quantity of intake air received in the engine, for example, in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, enables the engine to deliver greater power and can also increase the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. The turbocharger 101 is generally driven by a turbine, which may be driven by exhaust gas from the engine. In exemplary embodiments, the intake air may contain recirculated exhaust gas.The outlet port of the turbocharger 101 is connected to an inlet port of the internal combustion engine by a series of components or fluid lines in fluid connection.

[0016] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the turbocharger 101 is connected to the intake port of the internal combustion engine by an intercooler 106 and an intake pipe 105 via a fluid connection. The intake pipe 105 provides a fluid channel for transferring the intake air or the charge air, compressed by the turbocharger 101, from the turbocharger 101 to the intercooler 106. The intercooler 106 is used to cool the charge air before it enters the internal combustion engine, thereby increasing the charge air density. Cooling the charge air also promotes increased efficiency. The intercooler can include a cooling fluid or a heat transfer fluid that flows through it.

[0017] The charge air pipe 105 connects the outlet port of the turbocharger 101 to the intercooler 106 via fluid flow. The charge air pipe 105 can be a cylindrical tube, which may have a diameter of, in particular, 5 inches. However, it should be noted that the diameter of the charge air pipe 105 depends on the size of the engine. Therefore, the size of the charge air pipe 105 can vary depending on the specific implementation. Furthermore, the charge air pipe 105 can be bent, curved, angled, or otherwise appropriately shaped in various implementations to connect the turbocharger 101 at one end and the intercooler 106 at the other. The charge air pipe 105 can be made of a metallic material, which may be, in particular, stainless steel. Compression of the charge air by the turbocharger 101 causes an increase in the temperature of the charge air transmitted through the charge air pipe 105.

[0018] The temperature increase of the charge air, which is transmitted through the charge air pipe 105, causes thermal expansion of the charge air pipe 105. In particular, the charge air pipe 105 can experience axial thermal expansion along a longitudinal axis of the charge air pipe running from the outlet port of the turbocharger to an inlet port of the intercooler 106. Since the charge air pipe 105 is operationally connected to the engine, it is subject to vibrations when the engine vibrates. To limit the vibration of the charge air pipes and thereby limit damage to the charge air pipes or prevent separation of the charge air pipes from the turbocharger 101, intercooler 106, or internal combustion engine, the charge air pipes are usually attached to the engine with a support component. However, rigid coupling of the support component to the charge air pipe exposes the support component to the thermal expansion of the charge air pipe, which can cause fatigue or cracking of the support component.

[0019] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the charge air pipe 105 is coupled to the internal combustion engine and supported by charge air pipe support assembly 102, which is configured to accommodate the axial expansion (and contraction) of the charge air pipe 105 during operation of the internal combustion engine and the turbocharger 101. As further shown in Fig. As shown in Figures 2A-2C, the charge air pipe support assembly 102 comprises a wear sleeve 103 and a clamp 104 coupled to it.

[0020] Fig. Figures 2A-2C are enlarged views of an exemplary charge air pipe support assembly connected to a charge air pipe of an internal combustion engine, according to the exemplary embodiments. The wear sleeve 103 is coupled to the charge air pipe 105 between a first axial end of the charge air pipe (i.e., an end coupled to the turbocharger 101) and a second axial end of the charge air pipe (i.e., an end coupled to the intercooler 106). The wear sleeve 103 has a gap 121 which separates the ends of the wear sleeve 103. The wear sleeve 103 is positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe 105. The wear sleeve 103 can be formed as a ring with a single open section, which allows the ring to be slid onto the charge air pipe 105. However, the wear sleeve can also be formed in other ways, for example, by using two substantially semi-circular sections.

[0021] The charge air pipe support assembly 102 also includes the clamp 104, which is coaxially coupled around the wear sleeve 103. The clamp 104 is coupled directly or indirectly to the internal combustion engine. The clamp 104 is configured for tightening by one or more fasteners 122. Tightening the fastener 122 of the clamp 104 causes compression of the wear sleeve 103. The gap 121 of the wear sleeve 103 is selected to maintain separation of the ends of the wear sleeve 103 when the clamp 104 is tightened. In exemplary embodiments, the gap 121 of the wear sleeve 103 can have a spacing of 2 mm–10 mm (0.07 in–0.39 in). In exemplary embodiments, the wear sleeve 103 can have a radial thickness of 2 mm–10 mm (0.07 in–0.39 in). In exemplary embodiments, the wear sleeve 103 can have an axial thickness of 6.4 mm - 50.8 mm (0.25 in - 2.00 in), depending on the width of the clamp.However, it should be noted that the dimensions of the gap 121 and the dimensions of the wear sleeve 103 depend on the size of the engine and the size of its charge air pipe 105. Therefore, the dimensions of these components may vary depending on the specific implementation.

[0022] Fig. Figures 3A-3C show exemplary wear sleeves of a charge air pipe support assembly. Fig. Figure 3A shows a view of a wear sleeve 303 removed from the charge air pipe 105. Fig. Figure 3B provides an axial view of the wear sleeve 303 and Fig. Figure 3C provides a radial view of the wear sleeve 303. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 3A, the wear sleeve 303 can include a wear sleeve gap 321 and peripheral ribs 331 extending along the outer edges of the wear sleeve 303 to help maintain the position of the clamp 104 relative to the wear sleeve 303 and to prevent the clamp 104 from displacing axially relative to the wear sleeve 303. The wear sleeve 303 is non-metallic (i.e., it contains no metallic material) and comprises multiple layers, including one or more fiber layers and one or more rubber layers. The peripheral ribs 331 can be formed by the compression of the non-metallic material of the wear sleeve. In one implementation, the wear sleeve 303 comprises a silicone rubber with reinforced layers of aramid yarn fibers positioned within the wear sleeve 303.Alternatively, the wear sleeve 303 could be made entirely of high-temperature silicone, without containing aramid fibers. Other non-metallic materials and material combinations could also be used. The wear sleeve 303 acts as a vibration isolator, but allows axial expansion of the charge air pipes 105 relative to the wear sleeve 303 when the charge air pipes 105 heat up and expand during operation of the turbocharger 101.

[0023] Fig. Figure 2D is an enlarged view of an exemplary charge air pipe support assembly 250 according to an alternative embodiment. The charge air pipe support assembly 250 of Fig. 2D is similar in several respects to the charge air pipe support assembly of Fig. 2A-2C. The charge air pipe support assembly 250 comprises, for example, a charge air pipe 255 and a clamp 254. Unlike the previously mentioned embodiments, however, a wear sleeve 253 (in Fig. Figure 2E (shown in cross-sectional view of the charge air pipe support assembly 250) is not visible when the charge air pipe support assembly 250 is in its fully assembled state. Instead, the wear sleeve 253 is positioned within a cavity or receiving area defined by an inner surface of the clamp 254. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2E, the wear sleeve 253 and the clamp 254 in this specific implementation can have corresponding angled ends on contact surfaces thereof (in Fig. 2F shown), which allows a more secure fit of the wear sleeve 253 in the clamp 254.

[0024] Fig. Figures 4A-4C show another alternative design of a wear sleeve for a charge air pipe support assembly. A wear sleeve 403 comprises extruded silicone rubber in one embodiment, although other materials could also be used according to the design requirements. The wear sleeve 403 has a wear sleeve gap 421 and includes peripheral ribs 431 extending along the outer edges of the wear sleeve 403. The peripheral ribs 431 are configured to maintain the position of the clamp 104 relative to the wear sleeve 403 and to prevent the clamp 104 from displacing axially relative to the wear sleeve 403.

[0025] Fig.5A-5C are charge air pipe support assemblies with a flexible mounting according to exemplary embodiments. A charge air pipe support assembly 502 comprises a wear sleeve and a clamping component having a clamping bracket 552 configured to bend along the axis of the charge air pipe 505. The charge air pipe 505 provides a fluid line for transferring the intake air or the charge air compressed by the turbocharger 501 from the turbocharger 501 to the charge air cooler 506. The charge air cooler 506 is coupled to an intake port of an internal combustion engine 500. The clamping bracket 552 of the clamping component 504 is coupled to the internal combustion engine 500, for example, by one or more fasteners extending through the plurality of fastener openings 553 in the clamping bracket 552. The clamping bracket 552 is designed to allow bending due to the thermal expansion of the charge air pipe 505.

[0026] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "coupled" means the direct or indirect mutual connection of two elements. Such a connection may be stationary or movable. This connection may be achieved by the two elements, or the two elements and any further intermediate elements, being integrally formed as a single body, or by the two elements, or the two elements and any further intermediate elements, being attached to one another. Such a connection may be permanent or removable.

[0027] It should be noted that the orientation of different elements may vary depending on other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be covered by this disclosure. It should be clarified that features of the present invention may be incorporated into other disclosed embodiments.

[0028] It should be clarified that the designs and arrangements of devices or their components shown in the various exemplary embodiments serve only for illustration. Although only some embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art will readily recognize upon reading this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes, and proportions of the various elements, values ​​of parameters, assembly groups, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the disclosed subject matter. For example, elements shown to be formed in one piece can be constructed from several parts or elements, the position of the elements can be reversed or otherwise varied, and the type or number of separate elements or positions can be changed or varied.The sequence or order of procedural or process steps can be varied or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. Further substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can also be made to the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without deviating from the scope of this disclosure.

[0029] Although various embodiments of the invention are described and illustrated herein, the person skilled in the art will readily be able to devise a number of other mechanisms and / or structures for performing the function and / or achieving the results and / or one or more of the advantages described herein, and each of these changes and / or modifications is to be included within the scope of the embodiments of the invention described herein. More generally, the person skilled in the art will readily recognize that, unless otherwise specified, all parameters, dimensions, materials, and configurations described herein are to be considered examples, and that actual parameters, dimensions, materials, and / or configurations will depend on the specific application or applications for which the teachings of the invention are used.A person skilled in the art will recognize many equivalents of the specific embodiments of the invention described herein or will be able to discover them through no more than routine trials. Therefore, it should be clarified that the embodiments described above are given only as examples, and that within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents, embodiments of the invention may be realized differently than specifically described and claimed. Embodiments of the invention in the present disclosure are directed to each individual feature, system, material, kit, article, and method described herein. Furthermore, any combination of two or more of these features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods is included within the scope of the invention in the present disclosure, provided that such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods are not mutually inconsistent.

[0030] Likewise, the technique described herein can be implemented as a method, of which at least one example has been given. The actions performed as part of the method can be arranged in any suitable order unless otherwise specified. Thus, embodiments can be constructed in which actions are performed in a different order than shown, which may involve the simultaneous execution of some actions, even if they are presented as sequential actions in explanatory embodiments.

[0031] The indefinite articles “ein / -e / -er / -es”, as used herein in the description and claims, shall be understood to mean “at least one” unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0032] The claims should not be considered limited to the described sequence or elements unless otherwise stated. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art could make various modifications to the form and details without departing from the concept and scope of the appended claims. All embodiments within the concept and scope of the following claims and equivalents are hereby claimed.

Claims

[1] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the intake port of the internal combustion engine in fluid communication; and characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255; 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a wear sleeve width, the clamp (104, 254) has a clamp width, and the wear sleeve width is smaller than the clamp width. [2] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises a plurality of layers. [3] Assembly according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of layers includes a fiber layer and a rubber layer. [4] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises layers reinforced with aramid fibers which are compressed together with silicone rubber. [5] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made entirely of silicone rubber. [6] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the clamp (104, 254) comprises a clamp holder coupled to the motor, wherein the clamp holder is configured to bend along the axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [7] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises peripheral ribs (331, 431) extending along the outer edges of the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403), and wherein the clamp (104, 254) is arranged between the peripheral ribs (331, 431). [8] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) between a first axial end and a second axial end of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [9] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is configured to have a coefficient of friction with the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) such that the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) can expand axially with respect to the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [10] Assembly according to claim 9, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is arranged within a receiving area defined by an inner surface of the clamp (104, 254). [11] Assembly according to claim 10, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a corresponding contact surface for the inner surface of the receiving area. [12] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as an incomplete ring with a gap. [13] Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as a plurality of separate semi-ring-shaped sections. [14] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises peripheral ribs (331, 431) extending along the outer edges of the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403), and wherein the clamp is arranged between the peripheral ribs (331, 341). [15] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises a plurality of layers. [16] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the plurality of layers includes a fiber layer and a rubber layer. [17] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises layers reinforced with aramid fibers which are compressed together with silicone rubber. [18] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made entirely of silicone rubber. [19] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the clamp (104, 254) comprises a clamp holder coupled to the motor, wherein the clamp holder is configured to bend along the axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [20] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a wear sleeve width and the clamp (104, 254) has a clamp width, wherein the wear sleeve width is less than the clamp width, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is arranged within a receiving area defined by an inner surface of the clamp (104, 254), and wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a corresponding contact surface for the inner surface of the receiving area. [21] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as an incomplete ring with a gap. [22] Assembly according to claim 14, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as a plurality of separate semi-ring-shaped sections. [23] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further comprises: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises a plurality of layers and wherein the plurality of layers includes a fiber layer and a rubber layer. [24] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the intake port of the internal combustion engine in fluid communication; and characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255; 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises layers reinforced with aramid fibers which are compressed together with silicone rubber. [25] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made entirely of silicone rubber. [26] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the clamp (104, 254) comprises a clamping bracket coupled to the motor, wherein the clamping bracket is configured to bend along the axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [27] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by, that the assembly further comprises: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255; 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises peripheral ribs (331, 431) extending along the outer edges of the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403), and wherein the clamp (104, 254) is arranged between the peripheral ribs (331, 431). [28] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by, that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a wear sleeve width, wherein the clamp has a clamping width and wherein the wear sleeve width is greater than the clamping width. [29] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is configured to have a coefficient of friction with the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) such that the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) can expand axially with respect to the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [30] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is arranged within a receiving area defined by an inner surface of the clamp (104, 254). [31] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as an incomplete ring with a gap. [32] Assembly comprising: an internal combustion engine with an inlet port; an intercooler (106, 506) coupled to the intake port; a turbocharger (101, 501) with a charge air outlet connection which is connected in fluid communication with the charge air cooler (106, 506); a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) which is connected to the charge air outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) connects the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to the inlet port of the internal combustion engine in fluid connection; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) along an axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) extending from the outlet port of the turbocharger (101, 501) to the charge air cooler (106, 506) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises the following: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and connected to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as a plurality of separate semi-ring-shaped sections. [33] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises a plurality of layers, where the majority of layers include a fiber layer and a rubber layer. [34] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) comprises layers reinforced with aramid fibers which are compressed together with silicone rubber. [35] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made entirely of silicone rubber. [36] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the clamp (104, 254) comprises a clamping bracket coupled to the motor, wherein the clamping bracket is configured to bend along the axis of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505). [37] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is made of non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a wear sleeve width and the clamp (104, 254) has a clamp width, wherein the wear sleeve width is less than the clamp width, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is arranged within a receiving area defined by an inner surface of the clamp (104, 254), and wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) has a corresponding contact area for the inner surface of the receiving area. [38] Assembly comprising: a charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) configured to couple to a charge air outlet port of a turbocharger (101, 501), wherein the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) is configured to connect the turbocharger (101, 501) in fluid communication with an intercooler (106, 506) for transferring fluid from the turbocharger (101, 501) to an inlet port of an internal combustion engine; characterized by , that the assembly further includes: a charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) coupled to the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) is configured to allow axial movement of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505) in response to thermal expansion of the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the charge air pipe support assembly (250, 502) comprises: a wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) positioned coaxially around the charge air pipe (105, 255, 505), wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed from non-metallic material, and a clamp (104, 254) positioned coaxially around the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) and configured for coupling to the internal combustion engine, wherein the wear sleeve (103, 253, 303, 403) is formed as an incomplete ring with a gap.

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