Oil pump drive for engine
US5860402A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/182
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved compact oil pump drive arrangement for an internal combustion engine having an auxiliary shaft that is driven by the crankshaft. The oil pump is driven by an oil pump drive shaft that is disposed between the auxiliary shaft and the crankshaft by a helical gear arrangement. The auxiliary drive shaft is also driven by a helical gear arrangement, and the helical gears on the auxiliary drive shaft are of appropriate hands so as to balance the axial thrusts on the auxiliary drive shaft.
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