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Floating crankcase ventilation system and method

US10132217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2016
Grant dateNov 20, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01M2013/0488
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An internal combustion engine includes a crankcase having first and second pluralities of openings. A oil separation module has at least one inlet housing that communicates with a oil separation filter and is connectable to at least one opening from the first plurality of openings or from the second plurality of openings to define a crankcase vent.

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