Engine
US6155226A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05C2225/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is applicable to an engine having a cylinder block and an oil pan connected with each other and has an object of improving sealing of the engine and easiness in assembling and manufacturing. In the invention, an oil pan (14) is suspended from a cylinder block (1) via connecting members (cylinder covers (12)) in a vibration-insulating manner, a member having a projection (44) is provided on one of confronted face portions of the cylinder block and oil pan, and a member having a recess (46) is provided on the other confronted face portion. When these members engaged with each other, sealing is established. These members are also slidable so that dimensional errors are tolerated. Thus, assembling is facilitated. The object of the invention is also attained when an elastic member (144) and a mounting member (plate (142)) are in turn adhered onto the oil pan (114), and the mounting member is secured on the cylinder block by tightening members (bolts (146)).
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