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Crankshaft mounted pump

US11879377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2022
Grant dateJan 23, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01P2003/021
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system including an engine block and a crankshaft able to rotate around axis A, and a pump with an impeller, the impeller mounted coaxially to the crankshaft such that the crankshaft drives the impeller. The system can be part of an engine for a vehicle, and the pump can drive water or other coolant through the engine.

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