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Apparatus for recycling engine lubricating oil

US4128140A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1977
Grant dateDec 5, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 24, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N27/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Equipment for draining and refilling the lubricating oil sump of a motor vehicle comprises a large capacity main oil reservoir. Inlet means to the reservoir from the sump include a vessel which is evacuated to suck oil from the sump and pressurized to cause the oil to flow into the reservoir. Oil rejuvenating means are included in the inlet. Means are provided for discharging a metered dose of oil back to the sump from the reservoir.

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