Crankcase lower part

US7343907B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Man Nutzfahrzeuge Oesterreich AG · AT

Inventors

• Gottfried Raab · Ansfelden, AT
• Heinz Povolny · Steyr, AT

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 25, 2006
• Grant date: Mar 18, 2008
• Expiry date: Jun 14, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F01M2011/0025
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A crankcase lower part for a supercharged internal combustion engine, wherein the crankcase lower part extends about a space below the crankshaft. The crankshaft lower part comprises an intercooler, which is cooled by coolant, and/or a charge air intermediate cooler, which is cooled by a coolant. The intercooler and/or the charge air intermediate cooler is integrated into the crankcase lower part.