System and method for operating an engine oil pump
US10208687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for operating an engine with an oil pump that supplies engine oil to various oil consumers in an engine are presented. In one example, a displacement of a variable displacement engine oil pump is adjusted to provide sufficient oil pressure throughout the engine, but low enough to conserve fuel.
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