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Heat shield apparatus for the solenoid of a starter

US5649510A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1996
Grant dateJul 22, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N11/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a heat shield apparatus for shielding a solenoid of a starter from heat generated by an engine. The apparatus is provided with a heat shield positionable between the engine and the solenoid. A clipping assembly is connected to the heat shield for clippingly and detachably connecting the heat shield to the solenoid of the starter such that the heat shield is maintained a predetermined distance from the solenoid and in a predetermined position whereby the heat shield shields the solenoid from heat.

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