Crankcase vent system
US4945887A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/1824
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooling system and crankcase ventilating system for a V type internal combustion engine wherein the crankcase ventilating system includes a crankcase ventilating chamber that is positioned in the valley of the V of the engine. The cooling system includes a main coolant gallery that extends through the valley of the engine and is disposed between the crankcase ventilating chamber and the crankcase for cooling the crankcase ventilating gases. The main gallery also partially encircles the main oil gallery for cooling the lubricant.
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