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Crankshaft counterweights

US5195398A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1991
Grant dateMar 23, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2183
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A crankshaft for a V-type engine including crankshaft counterweights which are angularly aligned with respect to the crank arms and sized to reduce the weight of the crankshaft and facilitate lubrication of the crankshaft main journals supported in the main bearings.

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