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Reciprocating engine with two cylinder banks arranged in a V-shape

US5095871A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1991
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2275/18
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In the case of a multi-cylinder reciprocating engine in a V-construction, the crankshaft drives the camshafts and an output shaft to the clutch in a center plane of the engine by means of gear drives. The crankshaft, also by means of gear drives, drives two identically designed pump units comprising a water pump and oil pumps which are mounted on the outside on the crankcase, symmetrically to the center plane of the engine.

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