Piston design for flow re-direction
US10876464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a crown portion having a bowl that includes a plurality of protrusions. Each of the plurality of protrusions includes a first side surface and a second side surface. Other features including at least one ledge formed between protrusions in segments, and a generally flat, inward facing surface on the protrusions may also be used.
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