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Deflection apparatus for an engine

US10907539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Spurling · Romford, GB
Daniel Meckenstock · Wuppertal, DE
Marius Sawatzki · Pulheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 19, 2019
Grant date	Feb 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02B2275/02
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for one or more deflector elements coupled to an engine. In one example, a system includes a deflector element physically coupled to an interface at which edges of an engine head and an engine block join, wherein the deflector element extends around a portion of the edge and a screw boss, where the screw boss bulges out from the edges.

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