Oil pan structure
US7040275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M2011/0079
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oil pan (6) is mounted to a lower surface of a cylinder block (1) in order to reserve an oil. An oil pump housing (7) is cast integrally with the inner side of the right side surface (6a) of the oil pan (6). A rib (14) is formed in order to connect the right side surface (6a) and a left side surface (6b) of the oil pan (6).
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