Apparatus for cleaning engine block passages
US6739956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C3/327
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for cleaning a passage in an engine block, such as the oil galley and oil galley legs, in which the passage includes an inlet and an outlet end. The apparatus includes a fixture having an interior passageway with an opening. The fixture is dimensioned to abut against the engine block so that the opening in the fixture registers with the engine block passage outlet. An air induction source is then fluidly connected to the fixture passageway so that, upon actuation of the air induction source, the air induction source inducts air through the engine block passage, through the fixture opening, and through the fixture passageway. A feeder containing abrasive shot is then coupled to the engine block passage inlet so that, upon actuation of the air induction source, the abrasive shot is inducted through the engine block passage and into the fixture passageway.
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