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Crankcase ventilation system

US6439174B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2001
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A crankcase ventilation system for a turbocharger internal combustion engine comprises an internal combustion engine having a crankcase and an exhaust stack, a turbocharger for providing a supply of pressurized air to the engine, eductor tubing connected between the crankcase and the exhaust stack for ventilating the crankcase, and a conduit connected between the turbocharger and eductor tubing.

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