Engine including oil pressure passage with air bleed
US8820279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0817
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine assembly includes an engine structure, an air bleed valve and a hydraulically actuated engine component. The engine structure defines a first oil supply passage. The air bleed valve is in communication with the first oil supply passage and purges air from pressurized oil within the first oil supply passage. The hydraulically actuated engine component is in communication with the oil supply passage.
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