Crankshaft
US9279444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2185
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crankshaft comprising a plurality of main journal bearing surfaces (102), a plurality of connector rod bearing surfaces (104), and at least one oil feed passageway (110) internal to the crankshaft, each of the at least one oil feed passageways (110) communicating with an inlet (122) and a plurality of outlets (124) located within bearing surfaces (102, 104), and wherein the inlet (122) is located within a first main journal bearing surface, and at least one of the outlets (124) is located within a further main journal bearing surface, and an engine and a vehicle comprising such a crankshaft.
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