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Hydraulic pump for a vehicle engine

US5314319A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1992
Grant dateMay 24, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01M2001/0269
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic pump in the form of an oil pump for a vehicle engine has both its pinion, which is driven by the engine's crankshaft, and a ring-gear, which cooperates with the pinion, incorporated in an end-cover fastened to the end of the engine block. A cap is inserted in a collar on the side of the end-cover facing away from the engine and is only held in position there by means of a locking ring, which engages with a groove in the collar and presses the cap toward the engine. Outside the oil pump, a partly socket-shaped belt pulley is mounted on the crankshaft and its socket-shaped portion substantially grips the collar. Fitting and removal are thus simplified and engine overall length reduced. Simplified sealing also reduces oil leakage risks.

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