Engine warming system
US9784176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N19/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for warming the engine of a water-cooled vehicle by exchanging coolant with a warm vehicle or a storage tank of warmed coolant. The system utilizes a fitting that, in one position, allows for normal function of the cooling system of a vehicle, and in another position the fitting allows for fluid exchange with an outside source, such as another vehicle. The outside source can be a second vehicle equipped with a fitting or a standalone heater. Fluid transfer hoses are connected to each fitting to exchange coolant between vehicles.
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