Snowmobile having electronically controlled lubrication
US8459392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M2001/023
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snowmobile (10) having an electronic oil pump (72) fluidly connected to an oil tank (70) thereof is disclosed. The electronic oil pump (72) is fluidly connected to an engine (24) of the snowmobile (10) for delivering lubricant to the engine (24). An electronic control unit (150) is electrically connected to the electronic oil pump (72) for controlling actuation of the electronic oil pump (72). A method of operating an electronic oil pump (72) is also disclosed.
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