Engine block for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine

US5758608A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Mercedes-Benz Group AG · DE

Inventors

• Frank Berger · Leutenbach, DE
• Kurt Moll · Rottenburg am Neckar, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 1996
• Grant date: Jun 2, 1998
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F02B2075/1816
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In an engine block of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with in-line cylinders, a cooling water jacket surrounds the cylinders and is formed between the cylinders and a cooling water jacket wall. A water box is cast integrally with the engine block at one side of the cooling water jacket wall for receiving an oil cooler and the cooling water jacket wall extends at least partially between, and separates, the water space of the water box and the water jacket. The oil cooler is mounted on a cover mounted onto the water box whereby the oil cooler can be mounted onto, and is removable from the water box together with the cover.