Air/oil separating PCV apparatus
US8082907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved air/oil separating PCV apparatus is disclosed that provides for integration of an air duct, cross-over duct, one way drain valve, PCV valve, cyclonic oil mist separator assembly, cyclone bypass valve, oil reservoir and oil fill cap into a single injection molded apparatus. The improved air/oil separating PCV apparatus is configured to permit it to be tooled in a vertical direction for injection molding.
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