High efficiency oil circuit
US9726056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M2001/123
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least one implementation, an engine oil circuit for a vehicle includes first and second oil circuits, and first and second oil pumps. The first oil circuit is communicated with at least one first engine component and the first oil pump is communicated with the first oil circuit to supply fluid flow in the first oil circuit at a first flow rate and a first pressure. The second oil circuit is communicated with at least one second engine component and may be segregated from the first oil circuit. The second oil pump is communicated with the second oil circuit to supply fluid flow in the second oil circuit at a second flow rate and a second pressure. At least one of the second flow rate or the second pressure is different than the first flow rate or the first pressure.
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