Fan assembly and gap tool
US9011094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2070/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This is a system and apparatus for precisely mounting a ring shroud to a motor vehicle cooling system and engine. A cooling fan subassembly is mounted to an engine and ring shroud subassembly containing fan braces that are mounted to the engine via mounting brackets. A mounting gap tool is inserted through apertures in the ring shroud to prescribe the radial and axial clearance between the ring shroud and the cooling fan subassembly. Once the ring shroud and cooling fan assembly are aligned to predetermined specifications for clearance, the installer secures all the fasteners in the mounting brackets and retrieves any or all the mounting gap tools.
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