Abstract: A variable geometry turbine has an annular inlet passageway defined between a radial wall of a moveable wall member and a facing wall of the turbine housing. The moveable wall member is mounted within an annular cavity provided within the housing and having inner and outer annular surfaces. An annular seal is disposed between an annular flange of the moveable wall member and the adjacent inner or outer annular surface of the cavity. One or more inlet bypass passages are provided in the annular flange or said adjacent cavity surface, such that the annular seal and bypass passageways move axially relative to one another as the moveable wall member moves. The annular seal and the or each bypass passage are axially located such as the annular wall member approaches the facing wall of the housing the or each bypass passage permits the flow of exhaust gas through said cavity to the turbine wheel thereby bypassing the annular inlet passageway.

Abstract: A device for driving a piece of equipment from a driving shaft has a torsional vibration damper and comprises a primary element for connection to the driving shaft and a secondary element for connection to the piece of equipment. A first elastic member surrounds the primary element and an inertia ring surrounds the first elastic member. The secondary element has a rim extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device, and the rim partly covers the inertia ring. A cylindrical ring is located between the rim and the inertia ring for providing friction and a radial guide bearing. The secondary element has a transverse covering integral with the rim extending radially inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the driving shaft. A second elastic member is located between the transverse covering and the primary element.