Removable oil reservoir for dry sump internal combustion engines
US5640936A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/027
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A removable oil tank and oil filter for four cycle dry sump internal combustion engines having particular utility in marine applications. A support for the tank is attached to or near the engine and the oil tank is held in engagement with the support by mechanical quick disconnect retainers. Oil lines connecting the tank and the engine oil circulating system are connected by quick disconnect fluid connectors. One portion of the quick disconnect fluid connectors may be fixedly attached to a support for the tank in a position where they help support the oil tank when the connectors are joined.
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