Floating crankcase ventilation system and method
US10132217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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