Oil cooler
US6546996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/916
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oil cooler for an internal combustion engine includes an oil circuit and a cooling circuit arranged in a housing with inlet opening and outlet openings. The housing has a generally annular, C-shaped structure which forms a central, axial cylindrical bore and a radially extending slot. The housing is attached to an annular plate. The bore may receive engine components, such as shafts and the like.
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