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Elongate cooling channel inlet for cooling channel pistons and method for operating

US9989008B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2015
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02F2003/0061
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a piston for an internal combustion engine, having a piston lower part, an upper part, an internal cooling channel having at least one coolant inlet opening and at least one outlet opening defined by a rim hole. The rim hole having a screw thread into which at least one tubular element is inserted and selectively positioned relative to the cooling channel for regulating the coolant level in a cooling channel.

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