Oil pan module for internal combustion engines

US6705270B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Walter Rau · Großweil, DE
• Scott C. Schlicker · Ferndale, US
• Ray Ballou · Livonia, US
• Eric R. Sattler · Southgate, US
• Douglas Shearin · Madison Heights, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 26, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 16, 2004
• Expiry date: Apr 26, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F01M2011/0091
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an oil pan module (21) for internal combustion engines (1) and to a process for making such a part by injection molding. The oil pan module (21) is fastened to the housing (2) of the internal combustion engine (1) and holds the lubricating oil supply (7). Integrated with oil pan module (21) are parts (8, 9, 12) of the oil circulation system. Oil pan module (21) consists of a polyamide-based thermoplastic material reinforced with glass fibers and/or mineral matter.