Metal encapsulated solid lubricant coating system
US5315970A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2991
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An engine block having one or more anti-friction coated cylinder bore walls, comprising: a coating of grains fused to the cylinder bore wall, the grains being comprised of solid lubricant particles encapsulated within a soft metal shell, the shells being fused together to form a network with limited porosity, the solid lubricant comprising at least graphite and MoS.sub.2 ; and wet oil lubrication retained within the porosity of the coating.
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