Crankshaft assembly with oiling scheme
US11143066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M2001/062
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crankshaft assembly for a vehicle, a method of operating a crankshaft assembly, and a method of manufacturing a crankshaft assembly. The crankshaft assembly includes a crankshaft, a first pin bearing journal and a main journal, an oil passage having a main passage wall, the oil passage extending from the first pin bearing journal to or through the main bearing journal, a crankpin exit hole located in the main passage wall, and a blocking element positioned in the oil passage, wherein the blocking element is located in a radially outward position with respect to the crankpin exit hole.
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