МАСЛЯНЫЙ ФИЛЬТР

Изобретение относится к производству масляных фильтров для двигателей внутреннего сгорания. Масляный фильтр, содержащий корпус 1; крышку 2; усилитель 3 крышки; фильтрующий элемент 5; антидренажный клапан 29, перепускной клапан 12 и проставку 6; при этом фильтрующий элемент 5 включает в себя фильтрующую штору 21, расположенную между верхней и нижней крышками 22, 23, причем нижняя крышка 23 фильтрующего элемента 5 подпружинена относительно корпуса 1 в сторону прижатия фильтрующего элемента 5 к усилителю 3 крышки, а верхняя крышка 22 выполнена с центральным выступом 25, образующим центральное отверстие, проставка 6 содержит внешний и внутренний кольцевые элементы 8, 9 разной высоты, соединенные ребрами 10 и образующие седло 11 перепускного клапана 12, перепускной клапан 12 выполнен в виде кольца и прижат к седлу 11 перепускного клапана пружиной 14, при этом соединение верхней крышки 22 фильтрующего элемента 5 с проставкой 6 выполнено шарнирным. Изобретение обеспечивает герметичность стыка ...

АДСОРБЦИОННЫЙ ФИЛЬТР

Адсорбционный фильтр, содержащий корпус, оснащенный входным фланцем для подачи масла, выходным фланцем для отвода масла, и фильтрующий элемент, дополнительно содержит две сетки, между которыми расположен фильтрующий элемент, а также верхний входной и нижний выходной фланцы, расположенные до и после фильтрующего элемента перпендикулярно входному и выходному фланцам.

Масляный фильтр с сигнальным устройством

Полезная модель относится к области автомобилестроения, а именно к фильтрам для очистки масла, в том числе содержащим устройства контроля степени загрязненности масляных фильтров автомобильных двигателей внутреннего сгорания и чистоты моторного масла.В основу заявляемой полезной модели положена задача разработки простого по конструкции масляного фильтра с сигнальным устройством для определения критической степени загрязнения масляного фильтра, которое не требует модернизации системы смазки двигателя и конструкции существующих масляных фильтров и может устанавливаться как на новые, так и уже на эксплуатируемые автомобили. При этом предлагаемое сигнальное устройство позволяет получать информацию о соответствии качественных (вязкостно-температурных) характеристик используемого в двигателе моторного масла условиям эксплуатации автомобиля.Масляный фильтр с сигнальным устройством содержит основание с центральным резьбовым отверстием, соединенное закаткой с корпусом, в основании которого выполнены отверстия для прохода масла, с установленным над ними подпружиненным антидренажным клапаном, в корпусе установлен поджимаемый пружиной фильтрующий элемент, внутри которого располагается центральная трубка с отверстиями для прохода масла и установленным в ее верхней части перепускным клапаном, содержащим мембрану, поджимаемую пружиной. На центральном резьбовом отверстии основания фильтра установлено сигнальное устройство, содержащее корпус, соединенный закаткой, с основанием и крышкой, в которых выполнены периферийные отверстия для прохода масла и специальные выемки с уплотнительными кольцами, в корпусе сигнального устройства установлена центральная трубка с наружной резьбой в верней части, проходящая через центральное отверстие крышки сигнального устройства, при этом корпус сигнального устройства содержит два электропроводящих датчика давления, соединенных с электронным блоком управления, а тот, в свою очередь, с сигнальной лампой, первый из датчиков расположен внутри корпуса, а ...

Разборный масляный фильтр

Полезная модель относится к двигателестроению и предназначена для работы в системах смазки двигателей внутреннего сгорания.Технический результат направлен на снижение трудоемкости обслуживания разборного масляного фильтра, благодаря возможности замены его фильтрующего элемента без демонтажа из системы смазки двигателя.Разборный масляный фильтр содержит стальные корпус с крышкой, соединенные друг с другом посредством резьбового соединения, герметизируемого уплотнительной прокладкой, в основании корпуса выполнены дренажные отверстия для входа масла, с установленным над ними подпружиненным антидренажным клапаном, в корпусе установлен поджимаемый пружиной фильтрующий элемент, внутри которого располагается центральная трубка с отверстиями для прохода масла. При этом в крышке корпуса установлена перегородка, в периферийной части которой выполнены отверстия разного диаметра, а в центральной части - кольцевое углубление и отверстие, диаметр которого меньше диаметра центральной трубки фильтрующего ...

Двухступенчатый масляный фильтр

Полезная модель относится к двигателестроению и предназначена для работы в системах смазки двигателей внутреннего сгорания. Предложенная конструкция двухступенчатого фильтра для очистки масел может найти применение в автомобильных, тракторных двигателях внутреннего сгорания. Техническая задача – повышение качества очистки моторного масла за счет повышения надежности работы масляного фильтра, благодаря исключению как возможности возникновения в системе смазки режима «масляного голодания» при работе двигателя, так и попадания в двигатель масла, не прошедшего очистку. Двухступенчатый масляный фильтр содержит основание с центральным резьбовым отверстием, соединенное закаткой с корпусом, в основании выполнены отверстия для входа масла, внутри корпуса соосно размещены антидренажный клапан, центральная трубка с отверстиями, на которой соосно размещены основной фильтрующий элемент, перепускной клапан и дополнительный фильтрующий элемент. В корпусе между основным фильтрующим элементом и дополнительным фильтрующим элементом установлена герметичная перегородка, в которой выполнены два перепускных и один дренажный клапаны, при этом дополнительный фильтрующий элемент имеет меньший коэффициент отсева. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 065 U1 (51) МПК F01M 1/10 (2006.01) B01D 27/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F01M 1/10 (2018.05); B01D 27/08 (2018.05); B01D 27/14 (2018.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017140688, 22.11.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 22.11.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 04.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 Адрес для переписки: 454080, Челябинск, пр. им. В.И. Ленина, 76, ЮУрГУ, патентный отдел (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2323029 C2, 27.06.2007. SU U 1 1 8 1 0 6 5 R U (54) Двухступенчатый масляный фильтр (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к двигателестроению и предназначена для работы в ...

ФИЛЬТР ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ЖИДКИХ СРЕД

Использование: В устройствах очистки устройствам очистки жидких сред, в частности - масел и топлива, преимущественно для тепловозных дизельных двигателей. Существо: Фильтр содержит корпус, состоящий, по крайней мере, из двух секций, входной и выходной патрубки, а также патрубки стока концентрата загрязнений, крышку с проходными каналами для жидкой среды, при этом в каждой из секций размещены фильтрующие элементы цилиндрической формы, расположенные на трубчатом элементе с отверстиями, и уплотнительные элементы, внутри каждой секции соосно расположены верхний и нижний тонкостенные стаканы, обращенные открытыми торцами навстречу друг к другу с образованием первого кольцевого зазора между внутренней поверхностью корпуса и внешней поверхностью стаканов, второго кольцевого зазора между внутренней поверхностью стаканов и внешней поверхностью фильтрующих элементов и дополнительного зазора между открытыми торцами упомянутых стаканов, при этом в крышке расположен завихритель потока жидкой среды с ...

Способ смазки пары трения цилиндр-поршень и охлаждения поршня тепловой машины внешнего сгорания с линейным электрогенератором

Изобретение относится к области энергомашиностроения, в частности к системе смазки пары трения поршень - цилиндр. Способ смазки пары трения цилиндр - поршень и охлаждения поршня тепловой машины внешнего сгорания с линейным электрогенератором, включающей насос смазочно-охлаждающей жидкости, входную полость в направляющей штока поршня, входной канал в штоке поршня, внутреннюю полость поршня, выходной канал в штоке поршня, выходную полость в направляющей штока поршня и радиатор, при этом для смазки внутренней поверхности цилиндра и охлаждения поршня тепловой машины внешнего сгорания насос с приводом от электродвигателя прокачивает смазочно-охлаждающую жидкость по маршруту: насос смазочно-охлаждающей жидкости, входная полость в направляющей штока поршня, входной канал в штоке поршня, внутренняя полость поршня, выходной канал в штоке поршня, выходная полость в направляющей штока поршня, радиатор и снова насос смазочно-охлаждающей жидкости. Изобретение обеспечивает смазку пары трения цилиндр ...

ФИЛЬТРОВАЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОЗДАНИЯ ТРИБОХИМИЧЕСКОГО РЕЖИМА В СИСТЕМЕ СМАЗКИ МЕХАНИЗМА

Устройство для создания трибохимического режима в системе смазки механизма содержит полнопоточный масляный фильтрующий элемент, а также щелочной реагент и йод, расположенные снаружи и изнутри фильтрующего элемента соотвественно. Новым в устройстве является то, что на фильтрующем элементе с кольцевым зазором относительно него установлена перфорированная цилиндрическая обойма с карманами для размещения щелочного реагента, при этом суммарный объем карманов обоймы соответствует объему щелочного реагента, необходимого для поддержания трибохимического режима на время непрерывной работы фильтрующего элемента.

Anordnung einer Nebenstromoelfilter-anlage in Brennkraftmaschinen mit Druck-umlaufschmierung

Filter zum Reinigen des Schmieroeles fuer Hilfsaggregate, insbesondere fuer den Abgasturbolader, von Brennkraftmaschinen

Filter for an internal combustion engine

The invention relates to a filter, especially for the cleaning of oil or fuel, with a filter housing (11), with a filter cartridge (12) and with a secondary discharge duct (13) for draining of the filter housing (11), a valve (1) formed by a pre-assembled unit (10) being arranged in the secondary discharge duct (13), which is moved into the opening position when the filter cartridge (12) is removed, the valve (1) comprising a sealing element (2), a first spring element (4) preloading the sealing element (2) in the opening direction, a seat (6), an actuating element (3) and a second spring element (5) arranged between the sealing element (2) and the actuating element (3). The new filter is characterized in that, - the actuating element (3) and the sealing element (2) interpenetrate over a part of their axial length with reciprocal guiding and the capacity for reciprocal axial displacement, - the facility for axial displacement relative to one another is limited by stop devices (32, 35) provided ...

Ölkreislauf mit Filtern insbesondere für Schiffsmotoren

Ölkreislauf für eine Maschine, insbesondere eine Hubkolbenmaschine, vorzugsweise einen Schiffsmotor, mit einem Ölsumpf (2) und wenigstens einem mit Öl aus dem Ölsumpf (2) versorgbaren, wenigstens einer einen Ölverbraucher aufweisenden und in den Ölsumpf (2) zurückgeführten Versorgungsschleife (20; 40; 120), die eine Hauptpumpe (3) und mehrere Filter, von denen wenigstens einer ein Einfachfilter (25) mit Filterfläche (26) und ein weiterer Filter ein selbstreinigender Rückspülfilter (11) mit rückspülbarer Filterfläche (13) ist, aufweist, wobei der Rückspülfilter (11) einen Einlass (12), einen Reinölauslass (14) und einen Rückspülauslass (15) aufweist, und wobei der Rückspülauslass (15) in einen Leitungszweig (24; 124) mit wenigstens einem Mittel zur Aufbereitung des Spülöls mündet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Einlass (12) des Rückspülfilters in Abhängigkeit von dem Schaltzustand wenigstens eines Schaltventils (23) wahlweise über einen ersten Leitungsstrang (22) oder einen zweiten Leitungsstrang ...

Vorrichtung zum Kühlen eines Fluids

Vorrichtung zum Kühlen eines im Kreislauf geführten Fluids, mit einem einen Zulauf (5) und einen Ablauf (4) aufweisenden, luftdurchlässigen Wärmetauscher (1), durch den das Fluid führbar ist, einem am Wärmetauscher (1) angeordneten Gebläse (15), zur Erzeugung eines durch den Wärmetauscher (1) zu führenden Luftstroms, sowie einem am Ablauf (4) des Wärmetauschers (1) angeschlossenen Sammelbehälter (6), in dem ein Filter (10) angeordnet ist, der mit einer Rückflussleitung (14) verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein den Innenraum des Sammelbehälters (6) umhüllender Mantel (7) aus einem Abschnitt eines stranggepressten Profilrohres besteht.

Hydraulic pump driven system for vehicle

The hydraulic system for a vehicle has a pump (9) driven off the IC engine. The pump suction side is connected to an intermediate reservoir (7) with an overflow (8), into which the operating medium is supplied from the vehicle lubrication pump (2). The intermediate reservoir is closed, and the overflow is fitted with a controlling device (45) for the pressure arising in the intermediate chamber, such as a throttle unit.

OIL CLEANING ASSEMBLIES FOR ENGINES

Strukturrahmen

Es wird ein Strukturrahmen bereitgestellt. Der Strukturrahmen enthält eine Bodenfläche, erste und zweite Zylinderblockseitenwand-Eingriffsflächen, wobei die erste und die zweite Zylinderblockseitenwand-Eingriffsfläche über der Bodenfläche in einer Höhe positioniert sind, die über einer Mittellinie eines Kurbelwellenträgers liegt, der in einem Zylinderblock enthalten ist, wenn der Strukturrahmen mit dem Zylinderblock verbunden ist.

Fluidkreislauf mit einem Hauptstromfilter

KÜHL- UND SCHMIERSYSTEM FÜR EINE KRAFTFAHRZEUGANTRIEBSEINHEIT

Ein Kühl- und Schmiersystem für eine Kraftfahrzeugantriebseinheit beinhaltet einen Antriebseinheitssumpf, eine erste mechanisch angetriebene Pumpe, eine zweite mechanisch angetriebene Pumpe und einen Öl-/Luft-Abscheiderbehälter unter anderen möglichen Komponenten. Der Antriebseinheitssumpf enthält ein Antriebseinheitsfluid. Die erste mechanisch angetriebene Pumpe steht in Fluidverbindung mit dem Antriebseinheitssumpf und die zweite mechanisch angetriebene Pumpe steht in Fluidverbindung mit dem Antriebseinheitssumpf. Der Öl-/Luftabscheiderbehälter befindet sich stromabwärts von der ersten mechanisch angetriebenen Pumpe und stromabwärts von der zweiten mechanisch angetriebenen Pumpe.

Automotive lubricating oil filter comprises first and second filter elements with filter media and ringed core areas including a flow deflector for rotary mixing of oil ahead of outlet.

The first end (14) of the container (12) has radial inlets (20), central outlet (22) and a closed second end (16). The container has a filter element (40) with annular filter medium (44) and a second filter element (70) and medium (72) arranged axially on element (40). The hollow cylindrical core area (46) is defined by the filter medium (42) and surmounted by the core area (74) of filter (70) which is joined to core (46). Flow detector (56) imparts a rotary component as the fluid passes from first core to second core (46,74) to mix the radial flow through the first medium (44) with the rotating fluid from the second filter (70) before this fluid passes axially through the cartridge outlet (22). The fluid deflector (95) is arranged inside the ring channel (90) enclosing the core area.

Engine lubrication system

CENTRIFUGES

... 1356696 Centrifugal separator SULZER BROS Ltd 19 Nov 1971 [23 Dec 19701 53901/71 Heading B2P A centrifuge, e.g. for separating oil (or liquid fuel) and heavier impurities from cooling water for an i.c. engine, comprises a hollow rotor 14 forming a separating chamber 21 having an inlet for liquid to be cleaned and an exit aperture 28 for cleaned liquid, and a drive chamber 20 having a liquid outlet 27 arranged to produce a jet the reaction of which imparts a rotary force on the rotor,- there being no communication between the separating chamber and the drive chamber. Cooling water to be cleaned is introduced through ducts 25, 24 into the separating chamber 21 and, after being cleaned, passes out via exit apertures 28 (which preferably extend tangentially to act also as drive nozzles) into an annular discharge chamber 30 formed between the rotor 14 and a stationary housing 11, 12. A baffle plate 32 ensures that the cleaned water flows down along the inner wall of the housing. Oil or fuel ...

Fluid reconditioning system

Fluid system

OIL FILTER AND COOLER

Liquid cleaning system including back-flushing filter and centrifugal cleaner therefor

I.c.engine oil cooler,coolant pump and filter assembly

The housing 18 to be bolted to the engine cylinder block contains an oil cooler element 20 which projects into a block recess. The projecting portion may be located within a cover (18b, Fig. 2) clamped between the housing 18 and the block or the recess may form part of the engine coolant jacket. A plate 30 forming part of the coolant pump 16, the pump inlet 32 and a filter canister support 44 are integrated with the housing 18. Coolant discharged by the pump 16 flows over the element to an outlet 38 in the block and oil flows into the element through an inlet 38, 40 and exits to the support 44. ...

A Filtration and Cooling Module for an Engine Fluid

A filtration and cooling module for an engine fluid, such as a lubricant, has a monolithic body 510 that incorporates an engine fluid inlet port 511 and a fluid outlet port 516. A conduit 512 connects the first inlet port to a tube bundle inlet port 521, and a further conduit connects a tube bundle outlet port 522 to a cavity 514 that can accommo­date a filter cartridge 530. The filter cartridge divides the cavity into a first chamber 518 and a second chamber 519, the second chamber communicating with the fluid outlet port on the monolithic body. The filtration and cooling module may be fixed to an engine body 121 such that the tube bundle is accommodated inside an engine body cavity 540. The engine body may include a coolant inlet port 541 and a coolant outlet port 542. In use, coolant flows within the cavity for heat exchange with the tube bundle. Engine fluid, such as a lubricant, passes through the tube bundle for heat exchange before passing through the filtering element so as to ...

Rotor liner for a filter sub-assembly

Rotor liner for a filter sub-assembly

Improvements relating to the filtration of oil in the lubricating oil circulation system of internal combustion engines

... 618,771. Lubricating systems for internalcombustion engines. ALLAM, P. S. (Fram Corporation). Jan. 9, 1946, No. 750. [Class 12 (iii)] A lubricating system for internal-combustion engines in which a pump 18 circulates oil from a collecting reservoir for contaminated oil, such as the crank-case sump 17, to the point of use 35 has a filtering system in which the oil on its way to the point of use passes through the container casings 22 of the filters 21, part of the oil passing through the filtering elements 271 to a filtrate discharge pipe 30 which may return the filtered oil direct to the crank-case sump or to a separate sump; the remainder of the full oil flow passes on to the point of use 35 through continuously open outlet ports 24 of the container casings 22, this oil therefore maintaining the filter casings warm. A direct flow to the point of use 35 through a narrow conduit 36 may also be provided so that the flow through the container casings 22 is in parallel thereto. The ...

HEAT EXCHANGER APPARATUS

ATS thermal management system

Improvements in or relating to internal combustion engines

... 888,925. Centrifugal separators. PORSCHE, F. A. E. May 16, 1960 [May 30, 1959], No. 17141/60. Class 23. [Also in Groups XXVII and XXXIV] A shaft 9 perpendicular to and driven by bevel gears 7, 8 from the camshaft 3, itself gear-driven from the crankshaft 1, powers a lubricating pump 16 and a centrifugal oil filter 22 on the shaft 27 of the driven pump gear 15. The pump 16 draws sump oil via a pipe 36, 37 and delivers it to the filter 22 via ducts 38, 39. The filter 22 comprises a rotary casing 23 and vanes 24 and has ducts 41 up which the purified oil passes to the interior of the shaft 27 via which it is fed to an engine lubricating line 44. The filter 22 is housed in a crankcase recess having side walls 34.

Mobile cleaning method and mobile cleaning module for fluids.

Internal combustion engine, in particular for motor vehicle.

Mobile cleaning method and mobile cleaning module for fluids.

Mobile cleaning method and mobile cleaning module for fluids.

DEVICE FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE OIL OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE

OIL PAN FOR DRY SUMP LUBRICATION OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE

OIL FILTER DEVICE

Schnell drehbare Welle mit Schmutzfangvorrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine schnell drehbare Welle (1) für einen Verbrennungsmotor mit mindestens einem sich durch die Welle erstreckenden Schmiermittelkanal (6). Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine alternative Lösung zum Entfernen von Schmutzpartikeln aus dem Schmiermittel eines Verbrennungsmotors bereitzustellen, bei der die Verunreinigungen aus dem Schmiermittelkreislauf entfernt werden, sodass keine Strömungsbehinderung des Schmiermittels auftritt und eine einwandfreie Funktionalität des Systems über die gesamte Lebensdauer gewährleistet wird. Hierzu ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass der Schmiermittelkanal (6) mit einer an der Welle (1) angeordneten Schmutzfangkammer (7) in Fluidverbindung steht und die Schmutzfangkammer (7) derart ausgebildet ist, dass in einem durch den Schmiermittelkanal (6) strömenden Schmiermittel enthaltene Teilchen bei sich drehender Welle (1) in die Schmutzfangkammer (7) gedrückt werden und zumindest ein Großteil der Teilchen ( ...

MORE OELREINIGER IN FORM OF A CENTRIFUGE

FLUID FILTER FOR THE LUBRICATING OIL OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.

LIQUID CLEANING SYSTEM WITH BACK RINSING FILTER AND CENTRIFUGAL CLEANER FOR IT

OIL IN FORM OF A CENTRIFUGE

CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CLEANING MECHANISM

A marine outboard motor with a transmission lubrication system and lubricant filter

A marine outboard motor (2) for a marine vessel (1) is provided. The marine outboard motor includes an internal combustion engine (100), a drive shaft (27) configured to transmit a drive force from the internal combustion engine, a propeller shaft (29), and a drive transmission configured to transmit the drive force from the drive shaft to the propeller shaft. The motor also includes a lubrication system configured to convey lubricant along a lubricant flow path to lubricate one or both of the drive transmission and the drive shaft, and a lubricant filter (83) provided along the lubricant flow path and configured to remove solid contaminants from the lubricant as it flows along the lubricant flow path. The lubricant filter is configured to be driven by the drive shaft.

CENTRIFUGAL OIL CLEANER

Device for regeneration of oils

Fluid filter system

An endcap (32, 38) including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis (18). The endcap (32, 38) also includes a flange (52) disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis (18) in a first direction. The endcap (32, 38) also includes a first seal member (42) disposed adjacent the flange (52). The first seal (42) includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange (52). The endcap (32, 38) further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member (44) disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis (18) opposite ...

Donut oil cooler with reusable filter screen

CANISTER FILTER SYSTEM WITH DRAIN THAT COOPERATES WITH FILTER ELEMENT

A filter system disclosed herein includes: a canister including an open end and a closed end; a drain having threads and engaging the closed end of the canister; and a filter element. The filter element includes a center tube having an interior sidewall and defining a central reservoir; first and second opposite end plates; a seal circumferentially formed around the first end plate; and a pocket defining a port extending from the second end plate into the central reservoir. The pocket includes: an inner wall having threads configured for mutual engagement with the threads of the drain; an outer wall; and a plurality of projections extending from the outerwall toward the interior sidewall of the center tube. The drain has a closed position in which the threads of the drain mutually engage the threads of the inner wall and the seal engages the open end of the canister.

FLUID CONTAINER

A replaceable fluid container arranged to be removably seated in a dock to supply fluid associated with an engine, the replaceable fluid container comprising a plurality of fluid reservoirs, wherein each reservoir comprises a fluid port arranged to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a corresponding fluid circulation system associated with the engine when the replaceable fluid container is seated in the dock.

OIL SUPPLY STRUCTURE FOR POWER UNIT, AND POWER UNIT

An oil supply structure for a power unit is provided with an operational oil pump, a lubrication oil pump, an oil storage part, an operational hydraulic oil pressure detection means, and a lubrication oil pressure detection means. The oil storage part is provided with a lubrication oil storage chamber into which an intake part of the lubrication oil pump opens, and an operational oil storage chamber into which an intake part of the operational oil pump opens. Oil that has overflowed from the operational oil storage chamber is stored in the lubrication oil storage chamber.

DONUT OIL COOLER WITH A REUSABLE FILTER SCREEN

A filter device is provided for use with the heat exchanger utilizing a filter having a low volume mass of filter media wherein residual oil remaining in the filter is eliminated as a major environmental concern. The heat exchanger has first and second discrete flowpaths for fluid to be filtered. One of the flowpaths isdesigned to be in heat exchange relation with a coolant. Means are provided to establish fluid communication between the first and second discrete flowpaths with a low volume filter being situated between the establishing means and the heat exchanger, and clamp means are provided to maintain the establishing means and the low volume filter in sealed, assembled relation with the heat exchanger withthe clamp means including means for providing access to an axial passageway through the clamp means.

Brennkraftmaschine.

Zentrifugiereinrichtung zur Reinigung eines Betriebsmittels einer Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine

PISTON ENGINE.

OIL PURIFICATION FILTER

METHOD OF EXTRACTING WEAR PRODUCTS FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

FILTRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS

Foreign matter removing device and turbocharger having the same

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAS AVERAGE LUBRICATION SIMPLIFIEE

Centrifugal oil cleaner for IC engines - oil supply issues through a hollow shaft with spray insert screwed into the drive shaft

DISPOSITIF POUR CHANGER LA QUANTITE DE CHALEUR QUE CONTIENT UN LIQUIDE A L'AIDE D'UN ELEMENT D'ETRANGLEMENT, NOTAMMENT POUR ELEVER LA TEMPERATURE D'HUILE DE GRAISSAGE D'UN MOTEUR A DES FINS DE CHAUFFAGE

UN MOTEUR A COMBUSTION INTERNE 10 ENTRAINE D'UN COTE UNE POMPE A HUILE DE GRAISSAGE 12 QUI ASPIRE L'HUILE D'UN CARTER RESERVOIR D'HUILE 14 DU MOTEUR 10 ET, DE L'AUTRE COTE, UNE POMPE A ENGRENAGE 12 FAISANT PARTIE DU DISPOSITIF SELON L'INVENTION. LA POMPE DE GRAISSAGE 12 REFOULE UNE PARTIE AU MOINS DE L'HUILE SOUS UNE PRESSION SUPERIEURE A LA PRESSION ATMOSPHERIQUE, DE PREFERENCE SOUS UNE PRESSION DE 5 A 7 BARS, VERS LE COTE BASSE PRESSION 23 DE LA POMPE A ENGRENAGE 11. L'HUILE EST CHAUFFEE PAR SON PASSAGE A TRAVERS UN ELEMENT D'ETRANGLEMENT FORME PAR UNE SOUPAPE LIMITATRICE DE PRESSION 26. L'HUILE AINSI CHAUFFEE CEDE SA CHALEUR DANS UN ECHANGEUR DE CHALEUR 20 FAISANT PARTIE D'UN APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE 21 POUR LA CABINE D'UN VEHICULE PAR EXEMPLE.

oil Turbo-purifier for combustion or spark-ignition engines

oil purifier for cars

Batcher-degasser for the oil circulation of the spark-ignition engines

차량 엔진 쿨러용 필터 성형장치

... 본 발명은 차량 엔진 쿨러용 필터 성형장치에 관한 것으로, 그 구성은 사각의 판 형상을 가지며, 하부 중심 부근에는 " " 형상이 연속적으로 반복되어 길게 형성되는 성형툴이 하부로 수직 돌출되어 형성되는 제1상부몸체와, 상기 제1상부몸체의 하부에 상기 제1상부몸체와 이격되어 위치되며, 중심 부근에는 내입 관통되는 상기 성형툴을 안내하는 안내공이 관통 형성되는 제2상부몸체와, 상부는 상기 제1상부몸체와 연결되고, 하부는 상기 제2상부몸체와 연결되어 상기 제1상부몸체와 제2상부몸체를 탄성 연결하는 하나 이상의 제1탄성스프링을 포함하여 구성되되, 상기 성형툴은 상기 안내공에 내입되어 외부로 노출되지 않도록 형성하는 상부금형;과, 상기 상부금형의 하부에 이격되어 위치되며, 상부 중심 부근에는 상기 성형툴의 하부가 유입될 수 있도록 상기 성형툴 형상으로 성형공이 형성되며, 상기 성형공에 인접하여 상기 성형공을 통과하여 성형된 성형체를 상기 상부금형에 영향을 받지 않고 외부로 이송되도록 일측으로 길게 이송홈이 형성되되, 상기 성형공에 근접하는 상기 이송홈의 측면에는 상기 성형공을 통과하여 성형된 성형체 성형 부분이 안정적으로 안치될 수 있도록 안치홈이 형성되는 하부금형;과, 상기 하부금형의 하부에 위치되어 상기 성형공에 내입되는 상기 성형툴에 의해 가압 성형되는 성형체를 상부로 밀어올려 성형체의 용이한 이송을 유도하는 승강수단;으로 된 것을 특징으로 하는 것으로서, 하부금형에 위치되는 소재를 상부금형으로 가압 성형하여 한 번에 소재에 지그재그 형상으로 길게 형성되는 홈 및 그 홈의 내부에 구멍을 형성할 수 있어 완제품인 필터를 제작하는 공정이 매우 간편할 뿐만 아니라, 제품을 제작하는데 소요되는 시간을 대폭 절감하여 제품의 대량생산을 유도할 수 있는 효과가 있다.

MODULAR LUBRICATION/FILTER SYSTEM

OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR PREVENTING ENGINE TROUBLE BY FILTERING IMPURITIES AMONG OIL FOR LUBRICATING AND COOLING AN ENGINE

PURPOSE: An oil filter assembly for an internal combustion engine is provided to prevent engine trouble by restricting unfiltered oil from being infiltrated into a main oil gallery in separating an oil filter unit. CONSTITUTION: An oil filter assembly(100) is composed of a filter housing(101) having an oil inlet passage(103) passing oil from an oil pan(201), an oil discharge passage(113) passing oil discharged to a main oil gallery(205) and an oil drain passage(115) passing oil drained to the oil pan, an oil filter unit(105) arranged in the filter housing to filter impurities among oil flowing into the filter housing, and a drain valve unit selectively shutting off the oil discharge passage and the oil drain passage corresponding to installation or separation of the oil filter unit. The drain valve unit opens the oil discharge passage, and closes the oil drain passage in mounting the oil filter unit in the filter housing, and shuts off the oil discharge passage and opens the oil drain passage ...

estrutura de lubrificação de motor de combustão interna

elemento filtrante e método para instalar um filtro em um sistema de filtro

A four-stroke internal combustion engine

A four-stroke internal combustion engine is described, comprising at least one cylinder (9) whose cylinder head (10) comprises at least one intake port and one exhaust port (11, 13), a crankcase (3) forming a crankcase pump and being connected via a valve (16, 21) each on the one hand to an inlet port (17) for fresh air and on the other hand to an intake manifold (18) connecting the crankcase (3) with the intake port (11), and a lubricating oil circulation comprising a container (32) for the lubricating oil, a conveying device (34) connected to the container (32) for the lubricating oil for injecting lubricating oil into the crankcase (3) and an oil separator (19) in the intake manifold (18). In order to provide advantageous lubricating conditions it is proposed that the lubricating oil circulation comprises a dirt separator (26) which is connected with the oil discharge conduit (25) of the oil separator (19) and comprises at least one heatable settling chamber (27).

Oil purification device for e.g. vehicle engine oil contaminated with water, contains spot heat source for heating contaminant

At least one spot heat source (3) is used to heat the contaminant present in the oil (17). An oil purification device (1) for oil containing a liquid contaminant comprises a heat source and a transport device (4) for bringing the oil into contact with this heat source, which comprises at least one spot heat source having a predetermined temperature corresponding to the maximum temperature allowed for the oil at the hot point/oil interface. An independent claim is also included for a method for purifying oil using this device.

MOBILE CLEANING METHOD AND MOBILE CLEANING MODULE FOR FLUIDS

DEVICE FOR PROCESSING A LIQUID UNDER VACUUM PRESSURE

A device (200) for processing of a liquid comprises a device-input (202) for receiving the liquid to be processed at an input-pressure (p1), a device-output (216) for returning the processed liquid at an output-pressure (p4), a process chamber, and vacuum generating means communicating with a gas filled portion of the process chamber via a vacuum port for reducing the pressure therein to a vacuum-pressure. The process chamber further has a chamber-inlet (208) and a chamber-outlet (210), the chamber- inlet (208) being connected to the device-input (202) via a feed-line (203, 207), and the chamber-outlet (210) being connected to the device-output (216) via a discharge-line (211, 215). The feed-line (203, 207) comprises flow-rate control means for controlling the flow-rate of feeding liquid through the chamber-inlet (208) into the process-chamber (209), and the discharge-line (211, 215) comprises discharge-pump means adapted to retrieve processed liquid through the chamber-outlet (210) from ...

FILTER

The description relates to a filter with at least one substantially rectangular filter medium (2) and at least one substantially rectangular supporting medium (3) applied as a support to the filter medium, where the connected media are folded in a star shape and sealed together at their contacting ends (9) and the faces of the filter are given a sealing cover.

Oil cooler

An oil cooler arrangement for internal-combustion engines is described which is used in particular for installation between the engine and an oil filter. The heat exchange space of this oil cooler through which the oil flows is formed as a housing chamber into which a heat exchange body is tightly placed through which the coolant, in particular, water, flows. The heat exchange body includes many parallel pipes, the ends of which are held in the bottoms of two oppositely disposed coolant collecting spaces. This design permits the production of oil coolers without soldering or welding processes. The water flow-through through the parallel pipes is also exactly defined.

Lubricant passage system for internal combustion engines

A pump for lubricating oil is mounted on the outer face of the end wall of an internal combustion engine. An oil filter is mounted on a side wall of the engine parallel to the crankshaft, and a substantially straight sub-gallery in the side wall connects the oil pump to the oil filter. A substantially main gallery receives lubricating oil from the oil filter and delivers it to branched oil supply passages to lubricate parts of the engine.

Oil cooling device

An oil filtering and cooling device for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. It is composed of few components and easily fitted on or retrofitted to an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, a pressure valve is employed to direct oil away from a cooling function yet allow for filtering thereof. The valve is a reed valve.

Oil pump modification system

An oil pump modification adaptor for retrofitting an automobile engine that converts a no-filtration system or a bypass filtration system to a full-flow filtration system. The adaptor modifies the oil pump by providing a full-flow filtration that removes suspended particulates in the oil, so that the particulates do not damage the engine. The flow path of a lubricating oil is modified such that oil is prevented from directly entering the engine unfiltered from an oil reservoir. The adaptor has an integral oil pressure regulator that maintains design oil pressure during conditions of low and high engine speed while directing oil through a filter before entering the engine galleries and passages. The adaptor easily installs and replaces an end plate on a pump housing on the original pump.

Lubrication circuit, particularly in an aircraft engine

A lubrication circuit comprising an oil tank (4) integrated into a first lubricated chamber (5) comprises an evacuation conduit (20) on a recovery conduit (10) from lubricated chambers of the circuit leading to the reservoir (4), opening up into an outlet (21) when an excessive pressure in the tank, that is a symptom of progressive filling, is reached. Application to aircraft engine lubrication circuits, particularly to guard against fuel leaks in the lubricant as a result of a defective heat exchanger.

Fan housing having a heating band channel

A fan housing includes a housing body for accommodating fan components and an outer casing which surrounds the housing body in circumferential direction. The housing body has at least two webs extending in a circumferential direction on the radial outer side. The outer casing has at least two ribs extending in the circumferential direction on the radial inner side. The ribs, in the assembled state, between the housing body and the outer casing, form a channel circulating in the circumferential direction for receiving and holding a heating band. The outer casing has at least one guiding rib directed in the radial direction toward a housing body as well as into the channel and extending in the circumferential direction.

CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY

A cylinder block assembly is provided. In one example, the cylinder block assembly includes a crankshaft support with a single structural frame attachment feature. The single structural frame attachment feature may reduce stress within the cylinder block assembly.

OIL DEGRADATION SUPPRESSION DEVICE

The present invention provides an oil deterioration prevention device that can prevent increase in pressure loss by reducing oilflow resistance. An oil deterioration prevention device 1 according to the present invention includes a filtering unit 3 with a filter element 10 that filters oil; and a deterioration prevention unit 4 having a powdery deterioration prevention agent 17 that prevents deterioration of oil, wherein out of oil fed from an oil containing unit 9, oil filtered by the filtering unit is fed to a part to be lubricated, and oil that is prevented from being deteriorated by the deterioration prevention unit is returned to the oil containing unit or sent to the part to be lubricated.

Oil filter and oil separator module for combustion engine

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Modul (1) für eine Brennkraftmaschine (7), das als Einheit aus zumindest einem Ölfilter (2) und einem Ölabscheider (3) ausgebildet ist und das als Ganzes mittels einer Flanschverbindung (10) unter Herstellung von Strömungsverbindungen an die Brennkraftmaschine (7) angeflanscht ist, wobei ein Ölkanal (12.1) für zu filterndes Öl zum Ölfilter (2) und ein Ölkanal (12.2) für gefiltertes Öl zur Brennkraftmaschine (7) führt, wobei ein Entlüftungskanal (13.1) für Kurbelgehäuseentlüftungsgas zum Ölabscheider (3) führt und wobei ein Ölrücklaufkanal (13.2) für abgeschiedenes Öl vom Ölabscheider (3) zum Kurbelgehäuse (71) der Brennkraftmaschine (7) führt. Das neue Modul ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, - daß im Modul (1) für eine Entleerung des Ölfilters (2) bei einem Filtereinsatzwechsel ein Entleerungskanal (21) vorgesehen ist, der durch die Flanschverbindung (10) mit dem Kurbelgehäuse (71) der Brennkraftmaschine (7) verbunden ist, und - daß der Entleerungskanal (21), der Entlüftungskanal ...

БЛОК ЦИЛИНДРОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ РАБОТЫ СИСТЕМЫ СМАЗКИ В ДВИГАТЕЛЕ

Изобретение может быть использовано в двигателях внутреннего сгорания. Блок (204) цилиндров содержит цилиндр (314), две опоры (300) коленчатого вала в нижней части блока (204) цилиндров, поверхность (322) сочленения головки блока цилиндров в верхней части блока (204) цилиндров, первую и вторую боковые стенки (333) и (335) продолжающиеся от поверхности (322) сочленения головки блока цилиндров к поверхности (330), (332) сочленения несущего каркаса (206), расположенной выше центральной линии коленчатого вала, опирающегося на две опоры (300) коленчатого вала и проход для смазки блока цилиндров. Проход для смазки блока цилиндров обеспечивает сообщение по текучей среде между поверхностью (330),(332) сочленения несущего каркаса (206) и поверхностью (322) сочленения головки блока цилиндров. Проход для смазки блока цилиндров расположен смежно передней стенке (310) блока цилиндров, которая включает в себя одну из двух опор (300) коленчатого вала. Раскрыт вариант выполнения блока цилиндров и способ ...

ФИЛЬТРОВАЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

Изобретение предназначено для фильтрования текучей среды. Фильтровальный узел для фильтрующей системы (10) с резервуаром, который сконфигурирован с возможностью соединения с основанием (12), содержит втулку (36), определяющую внутреннее пространство (40) и ось втулки, фильтрующее рабочее тело (34), окружающее втулку, и первую торцевую заглушку (32), прикреплённую к втулке и включающую кольцеобразную боковую стенку (48), ориентированную по существу перпендикулярно первому элементу (46) и покрывающую часть фильтрующего рабочего тела, внешнюю стенку (54), расположенную на расстоянии от первого элемента и охватывающую его, несколько плеч, проходящих от боковой стенки к внешней стенке, при этом плечи, боковая стенка, а также внешняя стенка определяют отверстия в первой торцевой заглушке. Узел включает первый уплотнительный элемент (42), окружающий периметр первой торцевой заглушки и включающий в себя первую, вторую и третью уплотнительные поверхности, причем первая уплотнительная поверхность ...

ФИЛЬТРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к фильтрующему устройству для очистки потока жидкости от загрязняющих частиц. Фильтрующее устройство содержит множество фильтрующих элементов, которые установлены в фильтровальных камерах (12, 14) в качестве компонента общего корпуса (10) фильтра и сгруппированы вокруг устройства (20) обратной промывки, которое содержит поршневой аккумулятор для приема обратного промывного объема, в корпусе которого установлен с возможностью продольного перемещения поршень, который, будучи управляемым рабочей средой, передающей давление, выполнен с возможностью направления запасенного в корпусе аккумулятора обратного промывного объема по меньшей мере к одному фильтрующему элементу, подлежащему обратной промывке для его очистки, через устройство (20) обратной промывки, также выполненное с возможностью отведения обратного промывного объема из фильтрующего устройства. Определенный фильтрующий элемент, выполненный в виде байпасного фильтрующего элемента и выбранный из множества фильтрующих ...

НЕСУЩИЙ КАРКАС (ВАРИАНТЫ) В УЗЛЕ БЛОКА ЦИЛИНДРОВ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ И СПОСОБ РАБОТЫ СИСТЕМЫ СМАЗКИ В ДВИГАТЕЛЕ

... 1. Несущий каркас, содержащий:нижнюю поверхность сочленения масляного поддона;первую и вторую поверхности сочленения блока цилиндров, расположенные над нижней поверхностью сочленения масляного поддона на высоте, которая выше центральной линии коленчатого вала, когда несущий каркас соединен с блоком цилиндров; ипроход для смазки несущего каркаса, проходящий через по меньшей мере часть несущего каркаса.2. Каркас по п.1, в котором проход для смазки несущего каркаса включает в себя впускное отверстие, сообщающееся по текучей среде с масляным насосом, и выпускное отверстие, сообщающееся по текучей среде с проходом для смазки блока цилиндров.3. Каркас по п.2, в котором выпускное отверстие прохода для смазки несущего каркаса расположено на одной из первой и второй поверхностей сочленения блока цилиндров.4. Каркас по п.2, в котором масляный насос соединен с нижней поверхностью сочленения масляного поддона.5. Каркас по п.1, дополнительно содержащий первую и вторую несущую стенки, каждая из которых ...

Устройство для деаэрации масла смазки судового газотурбинного двигателя

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к области машиностроения, в частности, к системам маслоснабжения с устройствами для деаэрации масла смазки механизмов, например, судовых газотурбинных двигателей. Предлагаемая полезная модель решает задачу упрощения системы деаэрации масла смазки судового газотурбинного двигателя путем применения в ней маслоотделителя с заполненным железорудными окатышами внутренним корпусом, при прохождении через который (под действием создаваемого эжектором перепада давлений) масловоздушной смеси за счет хорошей смачиваемости окатышей происходит выделение из нее масла. Указанная задача в предлагаемой полезной модели решается тем, что внутренняя полость внутреннего цилиндрического корпуса маслоотделителя заполнена железорудными окатышами, причем с размерами в пределах 15…30 мм. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 635 U1 (51) МПК F01M 1/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F01M 1/10 (2019.02) (21) (22) Заявка: 2018145355, 18.12.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.12.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 18.12.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 18.04.2019 Бюл. № 11 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДЕАЭРАЦИИ МАСЛА СМАЗКИ СУДОВОГО ГАЗОТУРБИННОГО ДВИГАТЕЛЯ (57) Реферат: Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к корпусом, при прохождении через который (под области машиностроения, в частности, к системам действием создаваемого эжектором перепада маслоснабжения с устройствами для деаэрации давлений) масловоздушной смеси за счет хорошей масла смазки механизмов, например, судовых смачиваемости окатышей происходит выделение газотурбинных двигателей. Предлагаемая из нее масла. Указанная задача в предлагаемой полезная модель решает задачу упрощения полезной модели решается тем, что внутренняя системы деаэрации масла смазки судового полость внутреннего цилиндрического корпуса газотурбинного двигателя путем применения в маслоотделителя заполнена железорудными ней ...

Exhaust purification system of internal combustion engine

An exhaust purification system is provided with an NO x storage reduction catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage and an SO x trap material arranged upstream of the NO x storage reduction catalyst and removes SO x contained in exhaust gas. A main flow path has a secondary flow path connected to it. In the secondary flow path, a removal device is arranged for removing the sulfur constituent contained in fuel. The secondary flow path includes an opening and closing device. When the SO x removal rate of the SO x trap material becomes a predetermined removal rate judgment value or less or the concentration of the SO x which flows into the SO x trap material becomes a predetermined concentration judgment value or more, at least part of the fuel flowing through a main flow path is made to flow into the secondary flow path and run through the removal device.

Adsorbent structures for removal of water and fuel contaminants in engine oil

Devices and methods for removal of condensed, blow-by contaminants with small molecular dimensions from the circulating lubricating engine oil of internal combustion engines, including automotive engines, with a positive crankcase ventilation system are disclosed. These condensable blow-by contaminants include water, alcohols and hydrocarbons with preponderantly seven or fewer carbon atoms. A macroporous structure comprising alumino-silicate particles with micro-pores is at least partially immersed in the circulating oil. The micro-pores are sized to adsorb the small, condensed, blow-by, contaminant molecules but not the larger oil molecules. The particles may be multi-layered, with an inner layer adapted for adsorption of polar molecules. Adsorption is most extensive at lower oil temperatures and decreases as the oil temperature increases. Thus at low temperatures the contaminant molecules may be adsorbed, removed from the oil and temporarily stored in the micropores. At high temperatures some of the contaminants will desorb and be re-incorporated in the oil. The desorbed contaminants will be carried with the higher temperature oil into the engine crankcase where they may vaporize and be removed by the engine positive crankcase ventilation system.

Oil pump modification system

An oil pump modification adaptor for retrofitting an automobile engine that converts a no-filtration system or a bypass filtration system to a full-flow filtration system. The adaptor modifies the oil pump by providing a full-flow filtration that removes suspended particulates in the oil, so that the particulates do not damage the engine. The flow path of a lubricating oil is modified such that oil is prevented from directly entering the engine unfiltered from an oil reservoir. The adaptor has an integral oil pressure regulator that maintains design oil pressure during conditions of low and high engine speed while directing oil through a filter before entering the engine galleries and passages. The adaptor easily installs and replaces an end plate on a pump housing on the original pump.

Oil Sump Having Oil Filter on Carrier Unit

An oil sump, preferably made of plastic or metal, is provided for engines or transmissions, the oil sump comprising a filter housing including a filter housing top shell, a filter housing bottom shell, a filter medium, a filter inlet, and the filter outlet, and having an oil drain opening in a floor area of the oil sump, implemented in such a way that it is closable using an oil drain screw having external thread, which comes from the oil sump outer side. The oil sump also includes a carrier unit having a frame, on which the filter housing is fastened and which is used as a seal upon fastening of the oil sump on the associated unit, in particular on an engine block or a transmission unit.

System and method for continuous removal of water from oil via membrane separation

An oil circulation system and method for continuously purifying engine oil including an engine operably connected to an oil reservoir, wherein at least one stream of oil is conveyed from the oil reservoir to the engine via a conduit, and circulated through the engine and conduit via engine operating pressure and/or one or more pumps, and at least one membrane unit positioned in a path of the oil stream such that oil containing dissolved/emulsified droplets of water is fed continuously through the membrane unit. A cross flow hollow fiber module adapted to be positioned in a system for continuously purifying engine oil, the hollow fiber module having a central feed distributor tube, hollow fiber membranes positioned around the central feed distributor tube, end caps with ports for receiving and emitting a flow of sweep air, and optionally a shell casing, wherein the central feed distributor tube includes openings sized and positioned to allow oil to flowing into the feed distributor tube to flow out radially.

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM

An engine oil system according to the disclosure comprises an oil pump connected to an oil sump, an oil cooler connected to the oil pump and an oil filter. The oil filter is connected to an engine. The engine oil system further comprises a first by-pass conduit connected to the oil pump and which is arranged to be connected to a component of the engine oil system other than the oil cooler. The first by-pass conduit comprises a first by-pass valve, wherein, in a first mode, the first by-pass valve is in an open state allowing oil to by-pass the oil cooler, and wherein, in a second mode, the first by-pass valve is in a closed state directing the oil through the oil cooler. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising an engine oil system. 1. An engine oil system comprising:an engine;an oil pump connected to an oil sump;an oil filter connected to the engine;an oil cooler connected to the oil pump and the oil filter; anda first by-pass conduit connected to the oil pump and arranged to be connected to a component of the engine oil system other than the oil cooler, the first by-pass conduit comprising a first by-pass valve, wherein, in a first mode, the first by-pass valve is configured to be in an open state for allowing oil to by-pass the oil cooler, and wherein, in a second mode, the first by-pass valve is configured to be in a closed state for causing the oil to be directed through the oil cooler.2. The engine oil system according to wherein the component to which the first by-pass conduit is connected is the oil-filter.3. The engine oil system according to wherein the component to which the first by-pass conduit is connected is the engine.4. The engine oil system according to wherein the state of the first by-pass valve is determinable based on one or more of:temperature of the oil,pressure in the engine oil system,elapsed time after start of the engine,torque output of the engine,revolutions per minute of the engine,ambient temperature,temperature of cooling ...

Oil Filter Conversion Kit

An engine oil filter conversion assembly is provided for allowing a user to replace a standard canister oil filter with an assembly that facilitates removal and replacement of the internal paper filter element therein. The assembly comprises a housing similar to a canister oil filter, wherein the canister includes removably attached components such that the internal filter element is accessible, whereby the filter element can be replaced during an oil change instead of the complete canister. The purpose of the present invention is to reduce waste and allow the filter element only to be discarded, while facilitating quick access to the filter element and providing an assembly that can replace canister oil filters on modern internal combustion engines. The assembly comprises a baseplate, a louvered center tube, a removable filter element, a filter housing, a lower end seal and a joining fastener.

OIL CIRCULATION DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An oil circulation device for an internal combustion engine includes an oil pan, a partition, and a communication groove. The oil pan is disposed below a cylinder block and includes a bottom wall and a sidewall to define a recessed portion that opens upward. The partition extends upward from the bottom wall so as to have a protruding end and divide the recessed portion into a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion. The communication groove extends downward from the protruding end of the partition in a thickness direction of the partition to connect the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion. 1. An oil circulation device for an internal combustion engine , comprising:an oil pan that is disposed below a cylinder block and that includes a bottom wall and a sidewall that form a recessed portion that opens upward;a partition that extends upward from the bottom wall so as to divide the recessed portion into a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion; anda communication groove that is recessed downward from the protruding end of the partition, that penetrates the partition in the thickness direction, and that enables communication between the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion.2. The oil circulation device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an oil pump that pumps oil to each section of the internal combustion engine,wherein, in the bottom wall, a first bottom wall corresponding to the first recessed portion is arranged lower than a second bottom wall corresponding to the second recessed portion,the oil pump includes an oil suction mouth arranged in the first recessed portion, anda bottom portion of the communication groove is arranged at the same height as the second bottom wall or is arranged lower than the second bottom wall.3. The oil circulation device according to claim 2 ,wherein the second bottom wall has a portion that is inclined downward toward the communication groove.4. The oil circulation ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ENGINE OIL DILUTION

Methods and systems are provided for filtering an oil dilution amount based on a current value of the oil dilution amount. In one example, filtering the oil dilution amount may include decreasing a sensitivity of filtering at lower oil dilution below a threshold; otherwise, increasing the sensitivity of filtering. The sensitivity of the filtering may be decreased by implementing a larger time constant, while the sensitivity of the filtering may be increased by implementing a smaller time constant. 1. A method for a vehicle engine , comprising:determining a filtered oil dilution amount by filtering an estimated oil dilution amount of an engine oil; andindicating oil degradation based on the filtered oil dilution amount;wherein an amount of filtering is adjusted based on the estimated oil dilution amount.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the amount of filtering includes responsive to the estimated oil dilution amount below a first threshold amount claim 1 , increasing the amount of filtering; otherwise claim 1 , decreasing the amount of filtering.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein increasing the amount of filtering includes implementing a larger filter time constant for the filtering; and wherein decreasing the amount of filtering includes implementing a smaller filter time constant for the filtering.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , responsive to an oil change claim 3 , implementing the lower filter time constant for the filtering.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein indicating oil degradation includes responsive to the filtered oil dilution amount above a second threshold amount claim 3 , providing an indication to a user via a human-machine interface of the vehicle claim 3 , the indication comprising a request to change engine oil; and wherein claim 3 , the second threshold amount is greater than the first threshold amount.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein indicating oil degradation includes estimating a percentage of oil life ...

ACCUMULATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a fluid accumulator comprising, a housing and at least one movable piston wherein the piston separates an interior of the housing into a first chamber constructed and arranged for containing a first fluid, and a second chamber constructed and arranged for containing a second fluid, and wherein the first chamber has an first fluid opening and a first fluid exhaust constructed and arranged to expel excess first fluid from the fluid accumulator and prevent first fluid from entering the second chamber. 1. A product comprising: a fluid accumulator comprising , a housing and at least one movable piston wherein the piston separates an interior of the housing into a first chamber constructed and arranged for containing a first fluid , and a second chamber constructed and arranged for containing a second fluid , and wherein the first chamber has a first fluid opening and a first fluid exhaust constructed and arranged to expel excess first fluid from the fluid accumulator and prevent first fluid from entering the second chamber.2. A product as set forth in wherein the second chamber comprises a gas bladder constructed and arranged to contain the second fluid.3. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid accumulator comprises a hydraulic side piston and a gas accumulator piston.4. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid exhaust feeds into a sump.5. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid accumulator further comprises seals.6. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid accumulator is connected to a transmission fluid hydraulic system and wherein the first fluid is transmission fluid.7. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid accumulator is connected to an engine oil fluid hydraulic system and wherein the first fluid is engine oil.8. A product as set forth in wherein the fluid accumulator is connected to an axle oil fluid hydraulic system and wherein the first fluid is axle oil.9. A product as set forth in wherein the exhaust is ...

Fluid filter

A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.

OIL RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENGINES

An oil recirculation system for an engine is disclosed. The oil recirculation system includes a first conduit coupled to the engine to receive an oil and a second conduit coupled to the engine to supply the oil to the engine. The oil recirculation system further includes a filtering device disposed between the first and second conduits. The filtering device includes a first housing member defining a first chamber therein. The first chamber is in fluid communication with the first conduit. The filtering device further includes a second housing member removably coupled to the first housing member and defines a second chamber therein. The second chamber is in fluid communication with the second conduit. The first and second chambers together define a passage to receive the oil therethrough. The filtering device further includes a filter member disposed in the passage to filter the oil flowing therethrough. 1. An oil recirculation system for an engine comprising:a first conduit coupled to the engine to receive an oil therethrough;a second conduit coupled to the engine to supply the oil to the engine; and a first housing member defining a first chamber therein, the first chamber being in fluid communication with the first conduit;', 'a second housing member removably coupled to the first housing member, the second housing member defining a second chamber therein, the second chamber being in fluid communication with the second conduit, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber together define a passage to receive the oil therethrough; and', 'a filter member disposed in the passage to filter the oil flowing therethrough., 'a filtering device disposed between the first conduit and the second conduit, the filtering device comprising2. The oil recirculation system of further comprising a first coupling member configured to be coupled with a first flange portion defined adjacent to a first end of the first housing member claim 1 , wherein the first coupling member is ...

Genuine Filter Recognition With Filter Monitoring System

Systems and methods for determining whether an authorized or genuine filter element is installed in a filtration system are described. The authorized filter determination may be based on radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology. RFID readers with antennas in the monitored filter systems read the RFID tag information from the installed filter elements and feed any detected information into the filter monitoring system. The filter monitoring system or a remote diagnostic system analyzes the returned data (or absence thereof) to determine if a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) filter element is installed or not. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by an authentication system, filter element tag information from a tag associated with a filter element installed in a filtration system;comparing, by the authentication system, the filter element tag information with verified genuine filter element information to determine whether the filter element installed in the filtration system is a genuine filter element; andtransmitting, by the authentication system, at least one of a confirmation message and a non-genuine alert based on the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising recording claim 1 , by the authentication system claim 1 , the filter element tag information in a filter element database.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tag is a radio frequency identification tag or a barcode tag.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the tag is self-destructive such that the tag cannot be removed from the filter element without damaging the ability of the tag to transmit the filter element tag information.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the authentication system claim 1 , that the filter element is a genuine filter element.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising transmitting claim 5 , by the authentication system claim 5 , a confirmation message to a filter monitoring system associated with the ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE

A device for processing of a liquid that includes a device-input for receiving the liquid to be processed at an input-pressure, a device-output for returning the processed liquid at an output-pressure, and a process chamber having a chamber-inlet and a chamber-outlet, and a feed-line for connecting the chamber-inlet to the device-input. The feed-line includes a multi-stage pump for increasing the pressure of the liquid from the input-pressure to a feed-pressure at the chamber-inlet, a discharge-line for connecting the chamber-outlet to the device-output which discharge-line includes back-pressure means adapted to maintain a discharge-pressure at the chamber-outlet upstream of the back-pressure means at an excess-pressure above the output-pressure, and to reduce the pressure of the liquid from the discharge-pressure to the output-pressure downstream of the back-pressure means. The pump in the feed-line is a first stage of a multiple-stage gear pump. The back-pressure means in the discharge-line is a second stage of the multiple-stage gear pump. The second stage is mechanically coupled to the first stage. 116-. (canceled)17. A device for processing of a liquid , the device comprisinga device-input for receiving the liquid to be processed at an input-pressure;a device-output for returning the processed liquid at an output-pressure;a process chamber having a chamber-inlet and a chamber-outlet;a feed-line for connecting the chamber-inlet to the device-input, wherein the feed-line comprises pump means for increasing the pressure of the liquid from the input-pressure to a feed-pressure at the chamber-inlet;a discharge-line for connecting the chamber-outlet to the device-output, the discharge-line comprising back-pressure means adapted to maintain a discharge-pressure at the chamber-outlet upstream of the back-pressure means at an excess-pressure above the output-pressure, and to reduce the pressure of the liquid from the discharge-pressure to the output-pressure downstream ...

Internal combustion engine

An internal combustion engine includes: an oil filter that is mounted to a mounting surface formed on a crankcase and clarifies an oil flowing in; an oil cooler that is disposed on a front side of the crankcase, cools the oil flowing in from the oil filter and returns the oil into a flow path in the crankcase; and a bracket formed on a front wall of the crankcase and having the mounting surface. An outflow port through which the oil flows out toward the oil cooler and an inflow port through which the oil flows in from the oil cooler are disposed in the bracket. Accordingly, in the internal combustion engine, routes of oil passages can be simplified as much as possible.

BALANCER DEVICE AND LUBRICATING SYSTEM FOR OIL PUMP AND BALANCER SHAFT BEARING

Balancer shaft and rotatably set through bearings and an oil pump driven by power from the balancer shaft and are provided in a balancer housing. Oil discharged from an outlet portion of the oil pump is supplied to a main oil gallery through an outlet passage . A bearing filter that filters a part of the oil is provided in the outlet passage that extends from the outlet portion . A communication passage that branches off from the outlet passage and communicates with the bearings supplies a part of the oil having been filtered by the bearing filter to the bearings . By filtering the oil that is going to be supplied to the bearing portion, decrease in durability of the bearing portion can be suppressed. 1. A balancer device for an internal combustion engine comprising:a housing having therein an accommodation section and a bearing portion;a balancer shaft rotatably provided at the bearing portion;an oil pump provided in the housing and driven by power from the balancer shaft, wherein an outlet portion of the oil pump communicates with a main oil gallery of the internal combustion engine through an oil filter that is provided outside the housing;a bearing filter provided in an outlet passage that extends from the outlet portion toward the outside of the housing and filtering a part of oil that flows in the outlet passage; anda communication passage branching off from the outlet passage and supplying the oil filtered by the bearing filter to the bearing portion.2. The balancer device for the internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:a mesh size of the bearing filter is greater than that of the oil filter.3. The balancer device for the internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:a part of a filtering portion of the bearing filter is arranged in a direction that crosses a flow direction of the oil flowing in the outlet passage.4. The balancer device for the internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 3 , wherein:the filtering portion of ...

Synchronization of lubricant system service

A fluid delivery system for an internal combustion engine and a method of monitoring the fluid delivery system are described. The systems and methods monitor and determine various fluid quality parameters and filter element pressure drop, which can be used to determine real-time estimates of remaining useful life for both the filter element and the fluid. The respective remaining useful life calculations are used by the described systems and methods to determine change intervals for the fluid and the filter element. The change intervals can be synchronized by the systems and methods to reduce the amount of down time due to servicing of the fluid delivery system.

Housing Module of a Fluid Treatment Module and Fluid Treatment Module

A housing module of a fluid treatment module of a fluid system is provided with a fluid housing with inlet and outlet for fluid. The fluid housing has a housing part with a receiving chamber for a fluid treatment component for treatment of fluid and an installation opening, closable by a housing closure part, for installation of the fluid treatment component in the receiving chamber. A housing connecting section is provided for connecting the housing part and the housing closure part to each other. The housing module has an externally positioned support structure that surrounds the housing part like a sleeve and has a reinforcement region that extends about the housing connecting section. The support structure has a fastening region for attachment of the housing module on a holding component of the fluid system. The connection of the housing part with the housing closure part is a direct connection. 1. A housing module of a fluid treatment module of a fluid system , the housing module comprising: at least one receiving chamber configured to accommodate at least one fluid treatment component for treating the fluid,', 'at least one installation opening configured to be closed by the at least one housing closure part and configured to enable installation of the at least one fluid treatment component in the at least one receiving chamber, and', 'at least one housing connecting section configured to connect the at least one housing part with the at least one housing closure part;, 'at least one fluid housing comprising at least one inlet for a fluid to be treated and further comprising at least one outlet for treated fluid, wherein the at least one fluid housing further comprises at least one housing part and at least one housing closure part, wherein the at least one housing part comprisesat least one support structure externally positioned on the at least one housing part and including a sleeve part surrounding the at least one housing part, wherein the at least one ...

OIL DETERIORATION SUPPRESSING APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine comprises a first oil filter and a second oil filter, wherein the first oil filter comprises a first filter member for filtering oil from an oil pan in which oil is stored, and the second oil filter comprises a second filter member for filtering oil from the oil pan, and wherein the second filter member is made of a ceramic material and has a mean pore size smaller than the mean pore size of the first filter member. 1. An oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine , comprising a first oil filter and a second oil filter , wherein the first oil filter comprises a first filter member for filtering oil from an oil pan in which oil is stored , and the second oil filter comprises a second filter member for filtering oil from the oil pan , and wherein the second filter member is made of a ceramic material and has a mean pore size smaller than the mean pore size of the first filter member.2. The oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first filter member is made of a material different from a ceramic material.3. The oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second filter member has a mean pore size of greater than 0.1 μm but less than 1 μm.4. The oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the second filter member has a mean pore size of 0.2 μm or more but 0.5 μm or less.5. The oil deterioration suppressing apparatus for an internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first oil filter is a full flow filter which is connected to a downstream side of the oil pan in oil flow and an upstream side of lubricated parts of the internal combustion engine in oil flow and which filters the oil supplied to the lubricated parts of the internal combustion engine claim ...

ENGINE OIL FEEDING DEVICE

An engine oil feeding device is provided, which includes a variable-displacement oil pump having an operating chamber and a control oil-pressure chamber, and for changing a capacity of the operating chamber according to a pressure of the control oil-pressure chamber to change its discharging amount, an oil supply channel communicating with the operating chamber and coupled to an oil fed part, and an oil filter. The oil supply channel includes a pump downstream oil channel connecting the operating chamber with the filter and a control oil channel branched from the pump downstream oil channel and coupled to the control oil-pressure chamber. The device also includes a control valve provided in the control oil channel. A starting control is performed in which the valve opening is set larger than a predetermined rate before the pump starts driving and set smaller than the predetermined rate after the pump starts driving. 1. An engine oil feeding device , comprising:a variable-displacement oil pump having an operating chamber and a control oil-pressure chamber, for changing a capacity of the operating chamber according to a pressure of the control oil-pressure chamber to change a discharging amount thereof;an oil supply channel communicating with the operating chamber of the oil pump, and coupled to an oil fed part provided downstream of the oil pump; a pump downstream oil channel connecting the operating chamber of the oil pump with the oil filter; and', 'a control oil channel branched from the pump downstream oil channel and coupled to the control oil-pressure chamber of the oil pump; and, 'an oil filter disposed in the oil supply channel, the oil supply channel includinga control valve provided in the control oil channel, for changing an oil flow rate of the control oil channel by changing a valve opening thereof,wherein a starting control is performed in which the valve opening of the control valve is set larger than a predetermined rate before the oil pump starts ...

Machine lubricant additive distribution systems and methods

A lubricant additive dispensing system includes a cartridge defining an inner cavity to house at least one additive material section and a release opening in communication with a lubrication circulation system of a machine. The lubricant additive dispensing system also includes a spring element arranged to bias the at least one additive material section towards the release opening and a release lever arranged to selectively retain the at least one additive material sections within the cartridge. The lubricant additive dispensing system further includes an actuator coupled to the release lever wherein actuation of the release lever ejects a next one of the at least one additive material sections into the lubrication circulation system.

Liquid Filter Fuel Consumption Estimation

A system and method for monitoring the negative impact of a filtration system on the fuel economy of an internal combustion engine. A filter monitoring controller receives engine operating parameters of the internal combustion engine. The filter monitoring controller determines an amount of power generated by the internal combustion engine based at least in part on the engine operating parameters. The filter monitoring controller determines a filter hydraulic power consumption of a filtration system providing a fluid to the internal combustion engine. The filter monitoring controller determines a fuel economy impact of the filtration system on the internal combustion engine based at least in part on the filter hydraulic power consumption of the filtration system. The filter monitoring controller compares the fuel economy impact of the filtration system to a threshold fuel economy impact to determine whether a filter element of the filtration system requires servicing. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:determining, by a controller, a filter power consumption of a filtration system providing a fluid to an internal combustion engine;determining, by the controller, a fuel economy impact of the filtration system on the internal combustion engine based at least on the filter power consumption of the filtration system;comparing, by the controller, the determined fuel economy impact to a threshold fuel economy impact to determine whether the filtration system requires servicing; andgenerating, by the filter monitoring controller, an alert indicating that the filtration system requires servicing in response to the determined fuel economy impact being greater the threshold fuel economy impact.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the filter power consumption is determined claim 22 , by the controller claim 22 , based also on information related to the internal combustion engine and engine operating parameters of the internal combustion engine.24. The method of claim 22 , ...

OIL SUPPLY DEVICE OF ENGINE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ENGINE, AND OIL SUPPLY PASSAGE STRUCTURE OF ENGINE

An object of the present invention is to simplify portions of an oil supply passage which portions are formed at a cylinder block. An oil supply device according to the present invention includes a cylinder block, an oil pan, an oil pump, and an oil filter. Wall portions of the oil pan are coupled to wall portions of the cylinder block. An oil filter is attached to the oil pan. An upstream oil supply passage through which the oil filtrated by the oil filter flows is formed at the oil pan. A downstream oil supply passage including a main gallery extending in a cylinder column direction is formed at the cylinder block. A first communication passage through which the main gallery and the upstream oil supply passage communicate with each other is formed at the wall portion of the cylinder block and the wall portion of the oil pan. 1. An oil supply device of an engine ,the oil supply device comprising:a cylinder block including a plurality of cylinder bores lined up in a predetermined cylinder column direction;an oil pan attached to the cylinder block;an oil pump configured to suck up oil from the oil pan and eject the oil; andan oil filter configured to filtrate the oil ejected from the oil pump, wherein:wall portions of the oil pan are coupled to wall portions of the cylinder block;the oil filter is attached to the oil pan;an upstream oil supply passage through which the oil filtrated by the oil filter flows is formed at the oil pan;a downstream oil supply passage including a first oil passage extending in the cylinder column direction is formed at the cylinder block; anda first communication passage through which the first oil passage and the upstream oil supply passage communicate with each other is formed at the wall portions of the cylinder block and the oil pan.2. The oil supply device according to claim 1 , wherein:the downstream oil supply passage further includes a second oil passage formed at the cylinder block and extending in the cylinder column direction; ...

Suction-Type oil filter unit for transmissions or internal combustion engines

The invention relates to a suction-type oil filter unit ( 1 ) for transmissions or internal combustion engines, having an oil filter housing ( 2 ) composed of plastic, wherein the oil filter housing has at least one suction duct ( 9 ), which can be connected to a suction pump, and at least one return duct ( 8 ) for a pressurized oil volume flow returned from the suction pump for the purpose of induction charging of the pump suction oil flow. The return duct ( 8 ) is provided, in the region of its mouth into the suction duct ( 9 ), with at least one nozzle device. The suction-type oil filter unit ( 1 ) is characterized in particular in that the nozzle device has at least one nozzle body ( 10 ) which is inserted into the return duct ( 8 ) and which is not formed in one piece with the return duct ( 8 ) and which surrounds a nozzle bore.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND OIL TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH THE SAME

An internal combustion engine having an improved oil treatment system. The internal combustion engine may be a splash lubrication engine in which oil is flowed through an oil circulation circuit by a passive pump. In another aspect, a dipstick tube may be provided that includes a portion of the oil circulation circuit. In a further aspect, the internal combustion engine comprises one or more protuberances that automatically penetrate an oil treatment apparatus upon the oil treatment apparatus being mounted to the internal combustion engine, thereby fluidly coupling the oil treatment apparatus to the oil circulation circuit. 1. A splash-lubrication internal combustion engine comprising:a crankcase comprising an oil sump containing an oil reservoir;a splash member positioned within the crankcase and configured to splash oil from the oil reservoir about the crankcase;an oil circulation circuit fluidly coupled to the oil reservoir;an oil filter apparatus operably coupled to the oil circulation circuit, the oil filter apparatus comprising a filter media; anda passive pump operably coupled to the oil circulation circuit and configured to flow oil from the oil reservoir filter through the oil circulation circuit.2. The splash-lubrication internal combustion engine according to wherein the passive pump is configured to utilize pressure changes within the crankcase to effectuate the flow of oil through the oil circulation circuit.3. The splash-lubrication internal combustion engine according to wherein the passive pump is a vacuum pulse pump.49.-. (canceled)10. An internal combustion engine comprising:a crankcase comprising an oil sump containing an oil reservoir;a dipstick tube comprising a first passageway;an oil circulation circuit fluidly coupled to the oil reservoir, the first passageway of the dipstick tube forming a portion of the oil circulation circuit;an oil treatment apparatus operably coupled to the oil circulation circuit; anda pump operably coupled to the oil ...

ENGINE

An engine includes a crank shaft inside a crankcase and an oil pan and penetrates the crankcase and the oil pan in an up-down direction. An oil pump and an oil strainer are provided inside the oil pan. The oil pump is coaxial with the crank shaft and is driven by the crank shaft. The crank shaft includes a first region and a second region respectively supported pivotably by a plate-shaped support and the crankcase. The support is provided in the crankcase such a that both surfaces of the support are covered by the crankcase and the oil pan and allows communication between the crankcase and the oil pan. 18-. (canceled)9. An engine comprising:a crankcase including a downward opening;an oil pan provided below the crankcase and including an upward opening;a crank shaft provided inside the crankcase and the oil pan such that a crank shaft axis extends in an up-down direction and the crank shaft penetrates the crankcase and the oil pan;an oil pump coaxial with the crank shaft and driven by the crank shaft;an oil strainer provided inside the oil pan; anda plate-shaped support pivotably supporting a first region of the crank shaft; whereinthe support is disposed in at least one of the crankcase and the oil pan such that both surfaces of the support are covered by the crankcase and the oil pan and allows communication between the crankcase and the oil pan.10. The engine according to claim 9 , further comprising a cam shaft parallel or substantially parallel to the crank shaft and located inside the crankcase; whereinthe support pivotably supports the crank shaft and the cam shaft.11. The engine according to claim 10 , further comprising a governor shaft parallel or substantially parallel to the crank shaft and located inside the crankcase;whereinthe support supports the crank shaft, the cam shaft, and the governor shaft.12. The engine according to claim 9 , wherein the oil pump is inside the oil pan.13. The engine according to claim 9 , wherein the support includes a ...

A FILTER INSERT AND A FILTER ARRANGEMENT

A filter insert for being removably arranged in a filter housing defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end, including a closing arrangement at the first end of the filter insert for controlling opening and closing, respectively, of an aperture, and an actuation arrangement operatively connected to the closing arrangement for actuating the closing arrangement, wherein the actuation arrangement is positioned at the second end of the filter insert and wherein the actuation arrangement is accessible for external contact at the second end of the filter insert. 1. A filter insert for being removably arranged in a filter housing , wherein the filter insert defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end , comprisinga closing means at the first end of the filter insert for controlling opening and closing, respectively, of an aperture, 'the filter insert comprises an actuation means operatively connected to the closing means for actuating the closing means, wherein the actuation means is positioned at the second end of the filter insert and herein the actuation means is accessible for external contact at the second end of the filter insert,', 'wherein'} 'the filter insert comprises a filter material body, and wherein the filter insert comprises a filter material body support structure at at least the second end, wherein the filter material body support structure has a main extension i a direction transverse to an axial direction of the filter insert, wherein the actuation means is moveably arranged in relation to the filter material body support structure at the second end of the filter insert.', 'wherein'}2. A filter insert according to claim 1 , wherein the actuation means comprises an external contact surface defining a projection or recess.3500. A filter insert according to claim 2 , wherein the projection or recess forms part of a structure with varying extension in an axial direction of the filter () along a circumferential direction of ...

A FILTER INSERT AND A FILTER ARRANGEMENT

A filter insert for being removably arranged in a filter housing includes a first connection arrangement for engaging a corresponding second connection arrangement of a filter housing lid for a connection to the filter housing lid. The first connection arrangement is arranged to simultaneously prevent a relative rotational movement between the filter insert and the filter housing lid and allow a relative axial movement between the filter insert and the filter housing lid. 1. A filter insert for being removably arranged in a filter housing wherein the filter insert comprisesa first connection means for engaging a corresponding second connection means of a filter housing lid for a connection to the filter housing lid,the first connection means comprises a wall portion with at least one radial opening for receipt of a projection extending from the lid to allow a relative axial movement between the filter insert and the filter housing lid for only a predetermined first distance, and wherein sections of the all portion at opposite ends of the radial opening in the axial direction defines axially spaced stops for limiting the relative axial movement between the filter insert and the filter housing lid to predetermined first distance, and wherein the radial opening is arranged to simultaneously prevent a relative rotational movement between the filter insert and the filter housing lid.2. A filter insert according to claim 1 , wherein the first connection means is arranged for a snap connection between the filter insert and the filter housing lid.3. A filter insert according to claim 1 , wherein the filter insert comprises a tubular structure and wherein the first connection means forms a part of the tubular structure.4. A filter insert according to claim 1 , wherein the filter insert comprisesa first retaining means arranged for engaging a corresponding second retaining means of the filter housing and wherein the retaining means is arranged for guiding the filter insert ...

INVERTED NON-STOP LIFEBOAT DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND FLOW CONFIGURATION METHOD THEREOF

A lubrication system includes an engine oil pump, a lubricating oil tank, a breathing pipe, a machine body, and an oil pan. The engine oil pump is formed by superposing upper and lower layers being a lubricating pump and an oil return pump. An oil inlet of the oil return pump leads to a cavity of the oil pan, and an oil outlet leads to an interior of the lubricating oil tank. An oil inlet of the lubricating pump leads to the interior of the lubricating oil tank, and an oil outlet leads to a machine filter. The machine filter is communicated with a main oil path of the machine body. An oil tank cover of the lubricating oil tank is provided with a breathing one-way valve and an oil filling port. The breathing one-way valve communicates one end of the breathing pipe, and the other end thereof communicates a crankcase. 1. An inverted non-stop lifeboat diesel engine lubrication system , the lubrication system comprising an engine oil pump , an overflow valve , a machine filter , and a machine body , a crankcase being provided inside the machine body , and an oil pan being provided at a bottom of the machine body , wherein the lubrication system further comprises a lubricating oil tank and a breathing pipe; the lubricating oil tank is provided beside a gear chamber of a diesel engine , front and back surfaces of the lubricating oil tank are symmetric with a longitudinal vertical plane of a crankshaft axis of the diesel engine , and a support is provided at a bottom of the lubricating oil tank; the engine oil pump is a double pump having oil inlets and oil outlets independent separately , which is formed by superposing upper and lower layers , the upper layer being a lubricating pump and a lower layer being an oil return pump; an oil inlet of the oil return pump is connected to a bottom of a cavity of the oil pan through a pipeline , and an oil outlet of the oil return pump is connected to an interior of the lubricating oil tank through a pipeline; an oil inlet of the ...

System and method for condition-based filter changes

A method and system for estimating the remaining useful life of a filter in a lubrication system is disclosed along with exemplary system components.

LIQUID FILTER ARRANGEMENT FOR NO-MESS LIQUID CHANGE

An easily serviceable liquid filter assembly having a housing with a drain to provide draining of fluid (e.g., liquid) from the housing. The filter assembly has a fluid inlet to receive dirty fluid into the housing, a fluid outlet to expel filtered fluid from the housing, and a drain, when open, to expel unfiltered (dirty) fluid from the housing. By removing a cover from the housing, the filter element opens the drain so that all fluid in the housing can be directly collected or can flow into the oil pan to be collected with the fluid present in the pan. All fluid, now in the drain pan, can be drained and collected in a disposable container such as a plastic pouch, which can be recycled. The filter element can be removed from the housing via the removed cover. 1. A filter assembly comprising:a housing having a canister and a cover threadedly engageable to the canister, the canister having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid drain, the fluid drain proximate or in a bottom of the canister;a filter element received in the canister; anda compression spring positioned between a bottom of the filter element and the bottom of the canister; wherein:when the cover is in a first position on the canister, the filter element compresses the spring and closes all fluid paths to the fluid drain, andwhen the cover is in a second position, the spring lifts the filter element and opens a fluid path to the fluid drain.2. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein when in the first position claim 1 , the cover is in a fully closed position claim 1 , and wherein when in the second position claim 1 , the cover is not in the fully closed position.3. The filter assembly of claim 2 , wherein when in the second position claim 2 , the cover is removed from the canister.4. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the drain is offset from a center axis of the filter element and of the canister.5. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the drain is in fluid communication with an engine ...

BYPASS APPARATUS OF OIL-COOLER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

A bypass apparatus of an oil cooler is provided that includes an oil pump that is configured to supply oil in an oil pan to an engine through an oil cooler and an oil filter. In addition, a solenoid valve is connected to front and rear ends of the oil cooler and is configured to change a circulation path of oil by being opened or closed by a controller. 1. A bypass apparatus of an oil cooler , comprising:an oil pump configured to supply oil in an oil pan to an engine through an oil cooler and an oil filter; anda solenoid valve connected to front and rear ends of the oil cooler and configured to change a circulation path of oil by being opened or closed by a controller.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to open the solenoid valve to supply oil to the engine without passing through the oil cooler claim 1 , when the engine accelerates.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to close the solenoid valve to supply oil to the engine through the oil cooler claim 1 , when the engine decelerates.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to open the solenoid valve to supply oil to the engine without passing through the oil cooler claim 1 , when the engine is maintained at a predetermined speed and driving torque is to be reduced.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to close the solenoid valve to supply oil to the engine through the oil cooler claim 1 , when the engine is maintained at a predetermined speed and oil temperature is to be increased.6. A method of controlling a bypass apparatus of an oil cooler of claim 1 , comprising:detecting, by the controller, whether a speed of a running vehicle has changed;detecting, by the controller, whether a vehicle is being accelerated, when a speed change is detected; andbypassing, by the controller, the oil cooler by opening a solenoid valve of the bypass apparatus, when acceleration is determined.7. The method of claim 6 , ...

Fluid Conditioning System with Recirculation Loop and Method for Operating Same

A fluid conditioning system includes a recirculation pump fluidly coupled to a reservoir via a first conduit; a delivery pump fluidly coupled in series with the recirculation pump, such that an outlet of the recirculation pump is fluidly coupled to an inlet of the delivery pump via a second conduit; and a recirculation loop including a recirculation filter, an inlet of the recirculation filter being fluidly coupled to the second conduit, and an outlet of the recirculation filter being fluidly coupled to the first conduit. The recirculation pump is configured to operate at a flow rate that is higher than a flow rate of the delivery pump. 1. A fluid conditioning system , comprising:a recirculation pump fluidly coupled to a reservoir via a first conduit;a delivery pump fluidly coupled in series with the recirculation pump, such that an outlet of the recirculation pump is fluidly coupled to an inlet of the delivery pump via a second conduit,the recirculation pump being configured to operate at a flow rate that is higher than a flow rate of the delivery pump; anda recirculation loop including a recirculation filter, an inlet of the recirculation filter being fluidly coupled to the second conduit, and an outlet of the recirculation filter being fluidly coupled to the first conduit.2. The fluid conditioning system of claim 1 , further comprising a bypass loop including a check valve claim 1 ,an outlet of the check valve being fluidly coupled to the second conduit,an inlet of the check valve being fluidly coupled to the first conduit, andthe check valve being arranged along the bypass loop to allow flow only in a direction from the first conduit toward the second conduit.3. The fluid conditioning system of claim 1 , further comprising:a motor operatively coupled to the recirculation pump via a shaft; anda controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller being configured to cause the flow rate of the recirculation pump to be higher than the flow rate of the ...

PLURAL CIRCUIT OIL FILTER

An apparatus facilitates multiple paths or circuits through an engine and remote housing for an oil filter. The apparatus includes a first oil filter chamber housing a first oil filter, a second oil filter chamber housing a second oil filter, a first output of the remote housing configured to provide a path from the first oil filter chamber housing to bearings of an engine, a second output of the remote housing configured to provide a path from the second oil filter chamber housing to a sump of the engine, and an input of the remote housing configured to provide a path from an oil pump of the engine to the first oil filter chamber housing. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first oil filter chamber housing a first oil filter;a second oil filter chamber housing a second oil filter;a first output of a lubrication circuit configured to provide a path from the first oil filter chamber housing to bearings of an engine;a second output of the lubrication circuit configured to provide a path from the second oil filter chamber housing to a sump of the engine; andan input of the lubrication circuit configured to provide a path from an oil pump of the engine to the first oil filter chamber housing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bearings of the engine provide oil to the sump of the engine.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a cover having a first width corresponding to the first oil filter chamber and a second width corresponding to the second oil filter chamber.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a cap operable to fit the second width of the cover.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second oil filter is a bypass oil filter.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first oil filter is a at a first pressure and the second oil filter is at a second pressure claim 1 , wherein the second pressure is less than the first pressure.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first oil filter is a barrier filter.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND OIL TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH THE SAME

An oil treatment system for an internal combustion engine in one implementation includes an elongated dipstick tube defining a tube axis and a first flow passageway, a housing arranged on the dipstick tube and defining an internal cavity, an oil treatment apparatus disposed in the internal cavity, and a retainer coupled to the housing. The retainer may have a cylindrical body comprising an elongated first flow protuberance insertably received through the oil treatment apparatus to establish fluid communication between the oil treatment apparatus and the first flow passageway of the dipstick tube. The retainer comprises a cavity through which oil may be added directly to the first flow passageway of the dipstick which may be fluidly coupled to an oil sump of the engine. The oil treatment apparatus may be an oil filter. An oil treatment additive may optionally be added to the housing. 1. An oil treatment system for internal combustion engine comprising:an elongated dipstick tube comprising a tube axis, a first flow passageway, and a housing defining an internal cavity;an oil treatment apparatus disposed in the internal cavity; anda retainer coupled to the housing, the retainer comprising an elongated first flow protuberance insertably received through the oil treatment apparatus and fluidly coupled to the first flow passageway of the dipstick tube.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the oil treatment apparatus is an oil filter having a cylindrical annular body comprising a filter media.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the first flow protuberance is a hollow tubular structure defining a second flow passageway in direct fluid communication with the first flow passageway of the dipstick tube.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the first flow protuberance is arranged coaxially along the tube axis of the dipstick tube and extends completely through the oil filter to the first flow passageway.5. The system according to wherein the first flow ...

Centrifugal Separator

A centrifugal separator includes a housing and a rotary vessel having an axis and being attached to the housing for rotation relative to the housing about the axis. Either: a) the rotary vessel has one or more magnetisable regions and the housing has one or more electromagnetic windings; or b) the rotary vessel has one or more electromagnetic windings and the housing has one or more magnetisable regions. The electromagnetic windings are selectively energisable to create a magnetic field to cause rotation of the rotary vessel. 1. A centrifugal separator comprising:a housing; anda rotary vessel having an axis of rotation and being attached to the housing for rotation relative to the housing about the axis, a) the rotary vessel has one or more magnetisable regions and the housing has one or more electromagnetic windings; or', 'b) the rotary vessel has one or more electromagnetic windings and the housing has one or more magnetisable regions, and, 'wherein eitherin that the electromagnetic windings are selectively energisable to create a magnetic field to cause rotation of the rotary vessel.2. The centrifugal separator according to claim 1 , whereineach of the one or more magnetisable regions is one of one or more respective permanent magnets; oreach of the one or more magnetisable regions is one of one or more respective electromagnetic coils.3. The centrifugal separator according to claim 2 , whereineach of the one or more magnetisable regions is attached to the rotary vessel.4. The centrifugal separator according to claim 4 , whereinthe each of the one or more magnetisable regions is attached to an external surface of the rotary vessel.5. The centrifugal separator according to claim 1 , whereineach of the one or more magnetisable regions is integral with the rotary vessel.6. The centrifugal separator according to claim 1 , whereinthe one or more magnetisable regions are circumferentially spaced about the rotary vessel.7. The centrifugal separator according to claim 1 ...

FOUR-CYCLE OHV ENGINE

An engine case includes bearings, an oil pump, lubricating oil passages, and a relief device. The bearings rotatably support a crankshaft and a camshaft. The oil pump and the lubricating oil passages are configured to pressure-feed lubricating oil to the bearings. The relief device is configured to adjust a pressure of the lubricating oil. The lubricating oil passages include main lubricating oil passages. The main lubricating oil passages include communication portions linearly formed with extending portions. The communication portions communicate between the respective bearings of the crankshaft and the camshaft from outside the engine case. The extending portions extend from outside the engine case to the bearing of the camshaft. The relief device is disposed having a relief valve and a relief hole at the extending portions. 1. A four-cycle OHV engine comprising:a crankshaft disposed in a vertical direction; anda camshaft parallel to the crankshaft in an engine case where the crankshaft is housed and supported, wherein:a cylinder axis line is perpendicular to the vertical direction,the engine case includes bearings, an oil pump, lubricating oil passages, and a relief device, the bearings rotatably supporting the crankshaft and the camshaft, the oil pump and the lubricating oil passages being configured to pressure-feed lubricating oil to the bearings, the relief device being configured to adjust a pressure of the lubricating oil,the lubricating oil passages include main lubricating oil passages, the main lubricating oil passages including communication portions linearly formed with extending portions, the communication portions communicating between the respective bearings of the crankshaft and the camshaft from outside the engine case, the extending portions extending from outside the engine case to the bearing of the camshaft, andthe relief device is disposed having a relief valve and a relief hole at the extending portions.2. The four-cycle OHV engine ...

Filter Element with Air Vent

A method and means are described for rapidly evacuating trapped air from the top of a top-loaded liquid filter housing. An air vent means is provided that prevents complete sealing between a bypass valve and a sealing surface on an endcap of a replaceable filter element. The air vent means enables the rapid evacuation of trapped air in the top of the housing chamber, but permits only a negligible flow rate of liquid, for example oil, through the air vent means once air is evacuated due to high viscosity ratio of liquid, such as oil, versus air. 1. A liquid filter element configured for disposition within a filter housing , comprising:a ring of filtration media having a first end and a second end and circumscribing a central cavity;a first endcap sealingly attached to the first end of the filtration media, the first endcap including a centertube opening through which a centertube of the filter housing can pass when the liquid filter element is installed in the filter housing;a second endcap sealingly attached to the second end of the filtration media, the second endcap including a bypass fluid opening that is opposite and coaxial to the centertube opening in the first endcap;the bypass fluid opening is defined by a cylindrical sealing flange that extends from the second endcap in a direction toward the first endcap and the central cavity, the cylindrical sealing flange includes a free end that is designed to seal with a bypass valve on the centertube when the liquid filter element is installed in the filter housing; andthe cylindrical sealing flange includes air vent means permitting air to bleed past the cylindrical sealing flange when the liquid filter element is installed in the filter housing.2. The liquid filter element of claim 1 , wherein the air vent means comprises one or more of:a notch formed in the free end of the cylindrical sealing flange;a filter disk attached to the free end of the cylindrical sealing flange;a texture provided at the free end of the ...

MOBILE CLEANING METHOD AND MOBILE CLEANING MODULE FOR FLUIDS

A cleaning method is provided for fluids of a fluid circuit () of a mobile device () comprising a mobile cleaning module (), wherein the mobile cleaning module () comprises at least one connection element () for making a connection to the fluid circuit () so that the fluid can be withdrawn from the fluid circuit (), at least one filter unit () for cleaning the fluid, and a connection element () for making a connection to the fluid circuit () so that the fluid can fed back to the fluid circuit. In a first step, the mobile cleaning module () is connected to the fluid circuit by way of the connection element (). In a next step, the fluid is at least partially withdrawn from the fluid circuit () and then the fluid is led through the filter unit (). Preferably, the fluid can be heated or cooled prior to being introduced to the filter unit (). In a last step, the cleaned fluid is fed back to the fluid circuit () of the mobile device (). 1. A cleaning method for fluids of a fluid circuit of a mobile device with a mobile cleaning module ,wherein the mobile cleaning module comprises:at least one connecting element for providing a connection to the fluid circuit such that the fluid can be removed from the fluid circuit,at least one filter unit for cleaning the fluid, andat least one further connecting element for providing a connection to the fluid circuit such that the fluid can be fed back to the fluid circuit,wherein according to the method in a first step, the mobile cleaning module is connected to the fluid circuit via at least one connecting element;wherein in a subsequent step, the fluid is at least partially removed from the fluid circuit;wherein in a further subsequent step, the temperature of the fluid is brought to a predetermined temperature and, after the predetermined temperature is reached, is guided through the filter unit;wherein, in an additional step performed upstream and/or downstream of the filter unit, a physical property and/or a chemical property of ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING STRUCTURAL FRAME

A structural frame is provided. The structural frame includes a bottom surface, first and second cylinder block sidewall engaging surfaces, the first and second cylinder block sidewall engaging surfaces positioned above the bottom surface at a height that is above a centerline of a crankshaft support included in a cylinder block when the structural frame is coupled to the cylinder block. 1. An engine , comprising:a structural frame including a bottom surface and first and second structural frame exterior sidewalls extending above the bottom surface, the bottom surface including an oil pan engaging surface and a plurality of laterally aligned supports, with respect to a lateral direction that is arranged perpendicular to a centerline of a crankshaft, the bottom surface positioned vertically below and offset from the centerline;a cylinder block including a cylinder, at least two crankshaft supports at a bottom of the cylinder block, and first and second cylinder block exterior sidewalls extending from first and second structural frame engaging surfaces to first and second cylinder head engaging surfaces at a top of the cylinder block, where a top surface of the first structural frame exterior sidewall is coupled to the first structural frame engaging surface at a location above the centerline of the crankshaft supported by the two crankshaft supports.2. The engine of claim 1 , further comprising an oil filter port.3. The engine of claim 2 , further comprising an oil pump claim 2 , the oil pump directly coupled to the oil pan engaging surface of the structural frame claim 2 , and wherein the oil filter port is positioned on either of the first or second structural frame exterior sidewalls.4. The cylinder block of claim 1 , where the first exterior sidewall extends from the first structural frame engaging surface to the first cylinder head engaging surface and the second exterior sidewall extends from the second structural frame engaging surface to the second cylinder ...

Method of modifying an engine oil cooling system

A method of modifying the oil cooling system of a diesel engine includes the steps of removing the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger and installing a manifold having a configuration adapted to match the mounting configuration of the oil passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The manifold has an oil outlet port directed to a remotely mounted oil cooler. The manifold also has a water passage having a configuration that is adapted to match the mounting configuration of the water passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The water passage causes the entirety of the flow of water to be discharged back to the water cooling system of the engine where it is circulated by the water pump through the water cooling passages in the engine.

Oil degradation prevention device

Provided is an oil deterioration prevention device with which the trapping effect with respect to oil deteriorated components can be improved and with which the oil passage resistance can be reduced, thereby suppressing a rise in pressure loss. This oil deterioration prevention device is equipped with a filter unit equipped with a filter material that filters oil; and a deterioration prevention unit equipped with a powdery deterioration suppressing agent that suppresses oil deterioration. The deterioration prevention unit contains a mesoporous inorganic material, and of the oil fed from an oil storage unit, the oil filtered by the filter unit is fed to parts which are to be lubricated, and the oil in which deterioration has been suppressed by the deterioration prevention unit is returned to the oil storage unit or is fed to the parts to be lubricated.

OIL SUPPLY STRUCTURE OF WATER-COOLED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An oil supply structure of a water-cooled internal combustion engine includes an oil cooler for improving oil circulation efficiency by making an oil passage of a lubrication system short. In addition, weight of the oil cooler is reduced by reducing the number of parts. The oil supply structure of a water-cooled internal combustion engine includes an oil pump drive shaft of an oil pump that is coaxially coupled with one end of a balancer shaft placed parallel with a crankshaft and a water pump drive shaft of a water pump that is coaxially coupled with the other end of the balancer shaft. In the oil supply structure, an oil cooler is provided in the vicinity of the oil pump together with an oil filter. 1. An oil supply structure of a water-cooled internal combustion engine in which an oil pump drive shaft of an oil pump is coaxially coupled with one end of a balancer shaft placed parallel with a crankshaft and a water pump drive shaft of a water pump is coaxially coupled with the other end of the balancer shaft;wherein an oil cooler is provided in a vicinity of the oil pump together with an oil filter.2. The oil supply structure of the water-cooled internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein an engine case cover for covering the oil pump from a side opposite to the water pump is provided with the oil filter and the oil cooler.3. The oil supply structure of the water-cooled internal combustion engine according to claim 2 ,wherein an oil tank is formed inside the engine case cover;a cooler inlet and a cooler outlet of the oil cooler are formed on an attachment surface to which the oil cooler of the engine case cover is attached; andthe cooler outlet opens at an upper part of the oil tank.4. The oil supply structure of the water-cooled internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein the oil filter is provided at a same height as or a lower position than the oil pump.5. The oil supply structure of the water-cooled internal combustion engine ...

Fluid filter assembly with an improved valve assembly

The fluid filter assembly includes a container and a filter media that is disposed in the container and partially divides it into an unfiltered space and a filtered space. A bypass valve assembly is disposed at one axial end of the filter media and includes an end cap and a valve housing, which has a through opening. The end cap is in engagement with an end face of the filter media. The bypass valve assembly further includes a valve plug which has a head portion and a tail portion. The valve plug is biased into a closed position by a compression spring and is moveable from the closed position to an open position to allow the fluid to flow directly from the unfiltered space to the filtered space. The valve housing and the end cap are made as a monolithic piece.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR VEHICLE

In an internal combustion engine for a vehicle wherein a crankshaft is supported for rotation on a crankcase and a speed change gear shaft which extends in parallel to the crankshaft and forms part of a transmission for changing the speed of rotational power from the crankshaft is supported for rotation on the crankcase such that it is disposed on one side of the crankshaft with a plurality of oil filters being mounted from the same direction to enhance the maintenance. A cover is coupled to a crankcase on one end side of a crankshaft in an axial direction, and a plurality of oil filters are attached to an outer side wall of the cover on the opposite side to a transmission with respect to the crankshaft and are disposed in an upwardly and downwardly juxtaposed relationship with each other. 1. An internal combustion engine for a vehicle wherein a crankshaft is supported for rotation on a crankcase forming a part of an engine main body and speed change gear shafts , extending in parallel to the crankshaft and forming a part of a transmission for changing the speed of rotational power from the crankshaft , are supported for rotation on the crankcase so as to be disposed on one side of the crankshaft , the internal combustion engine for a vehicle comprising:a cover coupled to the crankcase on one end side of the crankshaft in an axial direction; anda plurality of oil filters attached to an outer side wall of the cover on an opposite side to the transmission with respect to the crankshaft and disposed in an upwardly and downwardly juxtaposed relationship relative to each other.2. The internal combustion engine for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is coupled to the crankcase through a first partition wall and cooperates with a second partition wall claim 1 , which is coupled to the crankcase claim 1 , to form therebetween an oil reservoir for temporarily reserving oil;a lower half portion of the outer side wall of the cover is formed as an inclined wall ...

ON-ENGINE FLUID MONITORING SYSTEM

A monitoring system for monitoring fluid parameters in a lubrication system of an engine may include an input conduit configured to be in fluid communication with the lubrication system at a first location upstream of an oil cooler of the lubrication system. A monitoring device may be in fluid communication with the input conduit. An output conduit may be in fluid communication with the lubrication system at a second location downstream of the oil cooler. The output conduit may include a flow restrictor configured to provide a desired pressure and flow of a fluid to the monitoring device via the input conduit. 1. A monitoring system for monitoring fluid parameters in a lubrication system of an engine , the lubrication system including an oil cooler , the monitoring system comprising:an input conduit configured to be in fluid communication with the lubrication system at a first location upstream of the oil cooler;a monitoring device in fluid communication with the input conduit; andan output conduit in fluid communication with the monitoring device, the output conduit configured to be in fluid communication with the lubrication system at a second location downstream of the oil cooler, the output conduit including a flow restrictor configured to provide a desired pressure and flow of a fluid to the monitoring device via the input conduit.2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor is configured to provide the desired pressure and flow of the fluid to the monitoring device based on a peak pressure at the first location and an exit pressure at the second location.3. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the desired pressure and flow of the fluid is in compliance with an operational pressure and flow requirement of the monitoring device.4. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring device includes an oil quality sensor configured to monitor one of oil temperature claim 1 , viscosity claim 1 , density claim 1 , and dielectric ...

OIL FILTER WITH IMPENDING AND FULL-BYPASS INDICATORS

A removable oil filter system includes an oil filter mount, an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount, an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, and a full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount. The impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system. The full-bypass indicator is capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system. 1. A removable oil filter system , comprising:an oil filter mount;an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount;an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, wherein the impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system; anda full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount and capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the impending-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the impending-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the impending-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the the full-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the full-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the full-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an oil pressure regulator in ...

Engine device

An engine device including, a cylinder block (6) having one side portion to which a flywheel that is rotated integrally with a crankshaft (5) is disposed. The engine device is provided with a starter (20) that transmits a rotational force to the flywheel at a time of engine start. A flywheel housing (7), which accommodates the flywheel and includes a starter attachment pedestal for attaching the starter (20), is attached to the one side portion of the cylinder block (6). The starter (20) is disposed inner side of the engine than a portion of the flywheel housing (7), the portion being located outermost in the engine with respect to a direction that is perpendicular to a direction along a crankshaft center (300) and that is parallel to the cylinder head joining surface (341) of the cylinder block (6).

Fluid System

This invention relates to an oil reservoir system for an engine comprising: an oil container which includes an oil reservoir, which is in fluidic communication with an oil circulation system of an engine, a ventilated headspace and an oil filter located at the interior of said oil container. The invention also relates to a method for deaeration of an oil of an oil reservoir which is in fluidic communication with an oil circulation system of an engine. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle comprising the oil reservoir system. 1. An oil reservoir system for an engine , which engine comprises an oil circulation system , the reservoir system comprising:an oil container comprising an oil reservoir which is in fluidic communication with an oil circulation system of an engine, and a headspace which is in fluidic communication with a ventilation means;an oil filter located at the interior of the oil container and in fluidic communication with the oil reservoir; andwherein the oil filter is constrained such that when oil is circulated by the oil circulation system of the engine, oil is forced through the oil filter and out into a body of oil in the reservoir, such that when oil having entrained gas flows through the oil filter, the entrained gas is separated from its suspension in oil.2. An oil reservoir system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when oil is circulated by the oil circulation system of the engine claim 1 , the oil filter is at least partially claim 1 , or fully claim 1 , submerged by oil in the reservoir.3. An oil reservoir system according to claim 1 , wherein the oil filter comprises a filter medium which has an inner surface defining an inner region of the filter medium and an outer surface claim 1 , wherein the inner surface is of a smaller surface area than the outer surface claim 1 , and claim 1 , when oil is circulated by the oil circulation system of the engine claim 1 , oil is directed to the inner region of the filter medium from ...

Systems and methods for detecting damage in a positive crankcase ventilation tube

A positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system for an engine includes: a PCV tube defining a flowpath extending along an axis; a damage detection circuit associated with the PCV tube. The PCV system also includes a damage detection module that selectively indicates that a fault is present in the PCV tube based on a change in a characteristic of the damage detection circuit and that illuminates a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the fault is present.

LUBRICANT CHANGE SYSTEM FOR POWER TRANSMISSIN EQUIPMENT

A mobile vehicle lubrication unit for serving power transmission equipment elevated above ground level such as conveyors whereby the lubricant containing gear reducer unit is disposed in an enclosed body mounted on an upper portion of an elevated conveyor. The system includes a manifold system connectable to trailer mounted storage tanks for lubricants, pumps, filters, air supplies and supply lines, and transfer means mounted on a truck or trailer including side access to the control panel and transfer hoses enabling the user to transfer lubricants to elevated equipment such as conveyors by pulling along side of same. The device changes, filters, and replaces the oil in a reducer gearbox or other lubricant containing equipment which is not easily accessed from the ground level. Air presssure is used to evaculate used oil from the conveyor gear motor and/or reducer units and replaces the used oil with filtered or new oil through oil lines and hoses with quick disconnects which may be positioned on a manifold at ground level having oil lines in fluid communication with the gear motor/reducer unit. 1an overhead motor driven gearbox;{'b': '110', 'said overhead motor driven gearbox including a plurality of piping connections to a manifold located at a convenient location for convenient user access, and an oil change trailer having hose reels with hoses, a fresh oil container and a fresh oil pump, a waste oil container and a waste oil pump connecting to said manifold, and a VAC generator;'}{'b': '44', 'said gearbox having a drain hole formed therein, said gearbox having a oil fill hole formed therein, said gearbox having an air vent hole formed therein, a first pipe connecting said oil fill hole to a first male quick disconnect coupling mounted on said manifold, a second pipe connecting said drain hole to a second male quick disconnect coupling on said manifold, a third pipe connecting vent hole to a third male quick disconnect coupling on said manifold; and'}said oil ...

MAGNETIC DEVICE FOR CAPTURING METAL WEAR PARTICLES IN SUSPENSION IN A LUBRICATION FLUID

A magnetic device for capturing metal wear particles in suspension in a lubrication fluid, the magnetic device being for inserting in a straight-line insertion direction of the magnetic device into a wall of a casing via a through orifice serving to put an inside volume of the casing containing the lubrication fluid into communication with an outside volume outside the casing, the magnetic device presenting a longitudinal axis X, the longitudinal axis X being for putting into coincidence with the direction for inserting the magnetic device into the casing, the magnetic device comprising a permanent magnet suitable for attracting the metal particles and a, presence-detector member for detecting the metal particles attracted by the permanent magnet. 1. A magnetic device for capturing metal wear particles in suspension in a lubrication fluid , the magnetic device being for inserting in a straight-line insertion direction of the magnetic device into a wall of a casing via a through orifice serving to put an inside volume of the casing containing the lubrication fluid into communication with an outside volume outside the casing , the magnetic device presenting a longitudinal axis X , the longitudinal axis X being for putting into coincidence with the direction for inserting the magnetic device into the casing , the magnetic device comprising:at least one permanent magnet suitable for attracting the metal particles, the permanent magnet(s) having at least two pole faces and of mutually different polarities; andat least one presence-detector member for detecting the presence of the metal particles attracted by the permanent magnet(s);the pole faces and extending respectively mainly along the longitudinal axis X, and th presence-detector member(s) for detecting the metal particles being arranged, in full or in part, facing the pole faces and;wherein each of the pole faces and presents a respective longitudinal dimension L parallel to the longitudinal axis X lying in the ...

Fluid Container

A replaceable fluid container arranged to be removably seated in a dock to supply fluid associated with an engine, the replaceable fluid container comprising a plurality of fluid reservoirs, wherein each reservoir comprises a fluid port arranged to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a corresponding fluid circulation system associated with the engine when the replaceable fluid container is seated in the dock. 1. A replaceable fluid container arranged to be removably seated in a dock to supply fluid associated with an engine , the replaceable fluid container comprising:a plurality of fluid reservoirs, wherein each reservoir comprises a fluid port arranged to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a corresponding fluid circulation system associated with the engine when the replaceable fluid container is seated in the dock; anda controller configured to control the supply of fluid from one of more of the plurality of reservoirs to the corresponding fluid circulation system;wherein controlling the supply of fluid is based on operational data related to the fluid or the fluid circulation system.23-. (canceled)4. The replaceable fluid container of claim 1 , wherein the fluid held in one of the plurality of reservoirs is different than the fluid held in another of the plurality of reservoirs.5. A fluid reservoir system for a vehicle engine claim 1 , which engine comprises a plurality of fluid circulation systems claim 1 , the reservoir system comprising a container claim 1 , in which the container comprises a plurality of fluid reservoirs claim 1 , each reservoir comprising at least one fluid inlet port claim 1 , at least one fluid outlet port and at least one vent port and in which each of said ports comprises a self-sealing coupling adapted to connect to a corresponding coupling on the vehicle engine to thereby connect each reservoir of said container in fluidic communication with a corresponding fluid circulation system of the engine ...

SYSTEM AND SENSOR UNIT FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID CONDITION

The present invention relates to a sensing unit for monitoring the condition of a liquid, the sensing unit comprising at least one sensor and an evaluation unit. The sensing unit is adapted to measure two or more parameters of the liquid by use of at least one sensor, where the parameters relate to at least liquid degradation or wear debris particle generation. The at least one sensor is adapted to provide at least two signals, each signal providing its values in a fashion suitable for developing a mean value and a variance different from zero over a course of at least two measurements. The evaluation unit is adapted to correlate the measured signals, and to evaluate the condition of the liquid by comparing the measured at least two parameters. Thereby, a reliable monitoring system giving continual feed-back on the performance of the lubricant and the machine in an auto-correlated manner is obtained, thus allowing continual adjustments to improve uptime and machine life. 1. A sensing unit for monitoring the condition of a liquid , said sensing unit comprising:at least one sensor interface, said at least one sensor interface configured to measure two or more unfiltered raw signals, the unfiltered raw signals corresponding to at least two different physical parameters of a liquid, wherein said physical parameters relate to at least one of liquid degradation or wear debris particle generation, each unfiltered raw signal providing a mean value and a non-zero variance over a course of at least two measurements, the at least one sensor interface further configured to transmit said unfiltered raw signals as unfiltered transmission signals to said evaluation unit, each transmission signal being equal to a raw signal and having a variance equal to the non-zero variance of one of the unfiltered raw signals; andan evaluation unit operatively coupled to the at least one sensing unit, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to evaluate a condition of the liquid by inter- ...

Fan housing having a heating band channel

A fan housing includes a housing body for accommodating fan components and an outer casing which surrounds the housing body in circumferential direction. The housing body has at least two webs extending in a circumferential direction on the radial outer side. The outer casing has at least two ribs extending in the circumferential direction on the radial inner side. The ribs, in the assembled state, between the housing body and the outer casing, form a channel circulating in the circumferential direction for receiving and holding a heating band. The outer casing has at least one guiding rib directed in the radial direction toward a housing body as well as into the channel and extending in the circumferential direction.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE ENGINE

An oil filter and an oil cooler of a motorcycle combustion engine are disposed on an outer surface of an engine body side by side in a right-left direction. A first engine lubrication passage extending in the right-left direction is connected to an outflow passage for the oil cooler. A second engine lubrication passage is connected to the first engine lubrication passage, to extend frontward, and is disposed parallel to an inflow passage and an outflow passage for the oil filter. A third engine lubrication passage is connected to the second engine lubrication passage and extends upward from the second engine lubrication passage in front of the first engine lubrication passage. 1. A lubrication system for a vehicle combustion engine , the lubrication system comprising:an oil pump configured to supply a lubricating oil;an oil filter disposed downstream of the oil pump in a flow direction of the lubricating oil and configured to clean the lubricating oil;an oil cooler disposed downstream of the oil filter and configured to cool the lubricating oil, the oil filter and the oil cooler being disposed on an outer surface of an engine body side by side in a first direction;a first lubrication passage connected to an outflow passage of the oil cooler and extending in the first direction;a second lubrication passage disposed parallel to at least one passage connected to one of the oil filter and the oil cooler, the second lubrication passage being connected to the first lubrication passage and extending at an outer surface side of the engine body; anda third lubrication passage connected to the second lubrication passage and extending in a second direction from the second lubrication passage at the outer surface side of the engine body with respect to the first lubrication passage, the second direction being different from the first direction.2. The lubrication system for the vehicle combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an outflow passage and an inflow passage for ...

FOUR-CYCLE OHV ENGINE

The oil filter device is disposed on a side portion of one side of a cylinder body in a width direction in a cylinder head side with respect to an engine case in a space between center lines of main lubricating oil passages and a cylinder axis line of the cylinder body, and includes an oil pump disposed on the engine case and further lubricating oil passages that connect to the main lubricating oil passage. 1. A four-cycle OHV engine comprising:a crankshaft disposed in a vertical direction;an engine case housing and supporting the crankshaft; anda camshaft disposed parallel to the crankshaft in the engine case, wherein:a cylinder axis line is perpendicular to the vertical direction,the engine case includes bearings that rotatably support the crankshaft and the camshaft, an oil pump and lubricating oil passages that pump lubricating oil to the bearings, and an oil filter device that keeps the lubricating oil clean,the lubricating oil passages include main lubricating oil passages, the main lubricating oil passages including communication portions linearly formed with extending portions, the communication portions communicating between the respective bearings of the crankshaft and the camshaft from outside the engine case, the extending portions extending from outside the engine case to the bearing of the camshaft, andthe oil filter device is disposed on a side portion of one side of a cylinder body in a width direction in a cylinder head side with respect to the engine case in a space between a center line of the main lubricating oil passage and the cylinder axis line of the cylinder body, and the oil filter device includes an oil pump disposed on the engine case and further lubricating oil passages that connect to the main lubricating oil passage.2. The four-cycle OHV engine according to claim 1 , whereinthe camshaft is disposed biased to the cylinder head side with respect to the crankshaft, and the oil pump is disposed on a lower engine case of the engine case ...

OIL STRAINER AND OIL STORAGE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

An oil strainer which sucks an oil is disposed within an oil pan connected to a lower portion of a combustion engine. The oil strainer includes a strainer main body, which accommodates a filter element and extends so as to be inclined relative to a horizontal line, a suction port formed in a lower portion of the strainer main body, and a discharge port formed in an upper portion of the strainer main body. 1. An oil strainer disposed within an oil pan connected to a lower portion of a combustion engine , the oil strainer sucking an oil , the oil strainer comprising:a strainer main body accommodating a filter element and extending along an inclined reference surface inclined relative to a horizontal line;a suction port formed in a lower portion of the strainer main body; anda discharge port formed in an upper portion of the strainer main body.2. The oil strainer as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe filter element is disposed so as to be inclined parallel to the inclined reference surface.3. The oil strainer as claimed in claim 2 , whereinthe strainer main body is configured with two pan-shaped members joined together, the two pan-shaped members being separable from each other in a direction perpendicular to the inclined reference surface, andthe filter element is disposed at an abutting surface where the two pan-shaped members abut each other.4. An oil storage device for a vehicle comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the oil strainer as claimed in ; and'}the oil pan,wherein an inclined surface is formed on an inner bottom surface of the oil pan so as to extend gradually upwardly in one of frontward and rearward directions of the vehicle, andwherein the oil strainer is disposed along the inclined surface.5. The oil storage device for the vehicle as claimed in claim 4 , whereina discharge pipe portion having the discharge port is inserted into a connection portion provided in a crankcase of the combustion engine, from below,a support surface is ...

FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM

A fluid supply system with a component includes a first bypass valve arranged in a control channel with a valve body adjustable at least between a first and a second position. The valve body separates the control channel into a first and a second space and has a leakage opening connecting the first space to the second space. The second space is connected to a fluid reservoir via a leakage channel, and a switchable valve is arranged in the leakage channel. A sensing device is configured to sense a property of the fluid and convey the property to a controlling device that is configured to close the valve to block the leakage channel when a predefined property is reached. A second bypass valve is configured to reduce a transient oscillation of the first bypass valve during a starting of the system. 112-. (canceled)13. A fluid supply system with a component , the fluid supply system comprising:a first bypass valve arranged in a control channel with a valve body adjustable at least between a first and a second position,wherein the valve body separates the control channel into a first and a second space and has a leakage opening connecting the first space to the second space,wherein the second space is connected to a fluid reservoir via a leakage channel,a switchable valve arranged in the leakage channel and wherein the switchable valve is configured to at least partially open the leakage channel and at least partially close the leakage channel,a sensing device configured to sense a property of the fluid and convey the property to a controlling device, wherein the controlling device is configured to close the valve to block the leakage channel when a predefined property is reached,a second bypass valve configured to reduce a transient oscillation of the first bypass valve during a starting of the system,wherein the second bypass valve is arranged in the leakage opening of the valve body,wherein the second bypass valve has a spring-loaded valve body arranged in the leakage ...

SHARED OIL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENGINE COMPONENT AND A GENERATOR

A method of distributing oil to a component within a gas turbine engine includes directing a first oil flow from an oil source to an engine component and back to the oil source, directing a second oil flow from the oil source to a generator driven by the engine and back to the oil source, monitoring a parameter of the second oil flow downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source, detecting a contaminant in the second oil flow based on the parameter, and reducing the second oil flow to the generator when the contaminant is detected without reducing the first oil flow to the engine component. A shared oil system for a component of a gas turbine engine and a generator driven by the gas turbine engine is also discussed. 1. A shared oil system for a component of a gas turbine engine and a generator driven by the gas turbine engine , the oil system comprising:an oil source;a first oil circulation path defining a fluid communication from the oil source to the engine component and back to the oil source;a second oil circulation path defining a fluid communication from the oil source to the generator and back to the oil source, the first and second oil circulation paths being defined at least in part in parallel from the oil source to the engine component and from the oil source to the generator;at least one pump in fluid flow communication with the first and second oil circulation paths;a detector disposed in the second oil circulation path downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source for measuring at least one parameter indicative of a contaminant in an oil flow exiting the generator;a valve disposed in the second oil circulation path upstream of the generator between the generator and the oil source, the valve operably connected to the detector and configured to be actuable upon detection of the contaminant by the detector.2. The oil system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the valve has a valve inlet claim 1 , a first valve outlet and a second ...

Apparatus for modifying engine oil cooling system

A method of modifying the oil cooling system of a diesel engine includes the steps of removing the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger and installing a manifold having a configuration adapted to match the mounting configuration of the oil passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The manifold has an oil outlet port directed to a remotely mounted oil cooler. The manifold also has a water passage having a configuration that is adapted to match the mounting configuration of the water passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The water passage causes the entirety of the flow of water to be discharged back to the water cooling system of the engine where it is circulated by the water pump through the water cooling passages in the engine.

SMALL AIR-COOLED ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH DRY SUMP LUBRICATION SYSTEM

An engine assembly includes an air-cooled engine and an external oil reservoir. The engine includes a vertically-oriented crankshaft a crankcase cover having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion of the crankcase cover and the cylinder head are located forward of a vertical plane that includes the crankshaft axis, a return pump housing formed in the exterior of the crankcase cover, a return pump positioned in the return pump housing, and a return pump inlet formed through the crankcase cover, wherein the return pump inlet is located in the front portion of the crankcase cover and the return pump inlet is located closer to the camshaft than to the crankshaft. The external oil reservoir includes an oil tank and an oil filter assembly. 1. An engine assembly , comprising: a vertically-oriented crankshaft configured to rotate about a crankshaft axis;', 'an engine block including a cylinder;', 'a cylinder head coupled to the cylinder;', 'a camshaft;', 'an oil passageway configured to distribute oil;', 'a crankcase cover having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion of the crankcase cover and the cylinder head are located forward of a vertical plane that includes the crankshaft axis;', 'a crankcase chamber defined by the engine block and the crankcase cover;', 'a supply pump in fluid communication with the oil passageway;', 'a return pump; and', 'a return pump inlet formed through the crankcase cover, wherein the return pump inlet is in fluid communication with the return pump and is in fluid communication with the crankcase chamber, and wherein the return pump inlet is located in the front portion of the crankcase cover and the return pump inlet is located closer to the camshaft than to the crankshaft; and, 'an air-cooled engine, comprising an oil tank defining an oil chamber; and', a housing at least partially defining a filter chamber, wherein the filter chamber is in fluid communication with the oil chamber; and', 'a ...

SMALL AIR-COOLED ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH DRY SUMP LUBRICATION SYSTEM

An engine assembly includes an engine, an external oil reservoir, a supply pump, and a return pump. The engine includes an oil gallery configured to distribute oil and a crankcase chamber. The external oil reservoir includes an oil tank defining an oil chamber and an oil filter assembly including a housing at least partially defining a filter chamber, and a filter positioned within the filter chamber. The supply pump is in fluid communication with the oil chamber and the oil gallery and the supply pump is configured to draw oil from the oil chamber and provide pressurized oil to the oil gallery. The return pump in fluid communication with the crankcase chamber and the filter chamber and the return pump is configured to draw oil from the crankcase chamber and provide pressurized oil to the filter chamber. 1. An engine assembly , comprising: an engine block;', 'an oil gallery configured to distribute oil;', 'a crankcase cover; and', 'a crankcase chamber defined by the engine block and the crankcase cover;, 'an internal combustion engine comprising an oil tank defining an oil chamber; and', a housing at least partially defining a filter chamber, wherein the filter chamber is in fluid communication with the oil chamber;', 'a filter positioned within the filter chamber; and', 'a fill inlet so that oil can be added to the oil chamber through the oil filter:, 'an oil filter assembly comprising], 'an external oil reservoir comprisinga supply pump in fluid communication with the oil chamber and the oil gallery, wherein the supply pump is configured to draw oil from the oil chamber and provide pressurized oil to the oil gallery; anda return pump in fluid communication with the crankcase chamber and the filter chamber, wherein the return pump is configured to draw oil from the crankcase chamber and provide pressurized oil to the filter chamber;wherein the filter is configured to filter the pressurized oil provided to the filter chamber;wherein the crankcase chamber and the oil ...

APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING AN ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM

A method of modifying the oil cooling system of a diesel engine includes the steps of removing the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger and installing a manifold having a configuration adapted to match the mounting configuration of the oil passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The manifold has an oil outlet port directed to a remotely mounted oil cooler. The manifold also has a water passage having a configuration that is adapted to match the mounting configuration of the water passages of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The water passage causes the entirety of the flow of water to be discharged back to the water cooling system of the engine where it is circulated by the water pump through the water cooling passages in the engine. 1. A kit of parts for modifying an original equipment oil cooling system for a vehicle having a diesel engine , the diesel engine having an engine block with oil passages , an oil pump for circulating oil , and a water cooling system with a water pump and water cooling passages disposed in the engine block , the engine having an original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger in which heat from the oil is transferred to the water cooling system of the engine , the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger being imbedded within the engine and having a predetermined mounting configuration , the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger further comprising an oil inlet , an oil outlet , a water inlet , and a water outlet each in a predetermined location , the kit comprising:(a) a manifold adapted to be installed in the engine in place of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger, the manifold having an oil inlet port and an oil outlet port, the manifold being sized and shaped to match the mounting configuration of the original equipment liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger such that when the manifold is mounted to the engine, the oil inlet port of ...

SEAL STRUCTURE AND TRANSMISSION INCLUDING THE SAME

A seal structure between an oil outlet formed in a first case and an oil inlet formed in a second case and having an end face facing an end face of the oil outlet with a clearance between the end faces, the seal structure including an annular first seal disposed in an increased-diameter hole, which is formed on an outlet side or an inlet side of an oil passage in one of the oil outlet and the oil inlet and has a larger diameter than the oil passage, such that the first seal contacts a step surface located at a boundary between the oil passage and the increased-diameter hole; and an annular second seal harder than the first seal and disposed in the increased-diameter hole such that the second seal contacts the first seal and the end face of the other of the oil outlet and the oil inlet. 1. A seal structure between an oil outlet portion formed in a first case and an oil inlet formed in a second case and having an end face facing an end face of the oil outlet with a clearance between the end faces , the seal structure comprising:an annular first seal disposed in an increased-diameter hole, which is formed on an outlet side or an inlet side of an oil passage in one of the oil outlet and the oil inlet and has a larger diameter than the oil passage, such that the first seal contacts a step surface located at a boundary between the oil passage and the increased-diameter hole; andan annular second seal harder than the first seal and disposed in the increased-diameter hole such that the second seal contacts the first seal and the end face of the other of the oil outlet and the oil inlet.2. The seal structure according to claim 1 , whereina sum of an axial length of the first seal and an axial length of the second seal in a free state is larger than a sum of an axial length from the step surface to the end face of the one of the oil outlet and the oil inlet and an axial length of the clearance.3. The seal structure according to claim 2 , whereinthe first seal has an annular ...

LUBRICATION FLUID FILTER BYPASS SYSTEM

An internal combustion engine includes an engine lubrication fluid system with a main rifle for distribution of filtered lubrication fluid to a plurality of engine components through a plurality of secondary rifles connected to the main rifle. The system also includes a bypass for bypassing the filter in response to certain engine operating conditions. The bypass is connected to at least one of the secondary rifles so that unfiltered lubrication fluid is not provided to certain engine components under filter bypass conditions, and provided directly to certain other engine components for which unfiltered lubrication fluid is less problematic. 1. A system , comprising:an internal combustion engine including a block, a plurality of components supported by the block, and a lubrication fluid for lubricating the plurality of components; a sump for storing lubrication fluid to be filtered;', 'a filter connected to the sump for filtering lubrication fluid upstream of the plurality of components;', 'a main rifle in the block connected to the filter for receiving filtered lubrication fluid for distribution to the plurality of components through a plurality of secondary rifles in the block that are connected to the main rifle; and', 'a bypass connected to receive unfiltered lubrication fluid that bypasses the filter, wherein the bypass is directly connected to at least one of the plurality of secondary rifles downstream of the main rifle., 'a lubrication fluid circuit for circulating a supply of the lubrication fluid to lubricate the plurality of components, the lubrication fluid circuit including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bypass includes a pressure-responsive valve that normally blocks the flow of lubrication fluid through the bypass claim 1 , the pressure-responsive valve automatically opening in response to a lubrication fluid pressure above a predetermined threshold.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of components includes a number of piston ...

A VALVE GROUP WITH ELEMENTS IN SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS

A valve group () is housed in a duct () of a pressurized oil circuit of a vehicle. The valve group () extends along an axis (X-X) including a valve body () axially fixed to the conduit () and an obturator () fitted axially movably, on the valve body (). The obturator () has an exchanger aperture () through which oil flows to a heat exchanger () in the circuit and an auxiliary aperture () through which the oil flows to an auxiliary component of the circuit. The valve group () includes a pair of elastically yieldable elements () of a material selected from among the shape-memory alloys, operatively connected between the valve body () and obturator (), and suitable, as a function of the oil temperature and/or the oil pressure, to axially move and to maintain the obturator () in a predefined axial position. 1. A valve group housable in a duct of a pressurized oil circuit of a vehicle , wherein the circuit comprises a heat exchanger and at least one auxiliary component , fluidically connected to the duct , wherein the valve group extends in length along an axis , comprising: a valve body that extends along the axis axially fixable to the duct; an obturator , which extends along the axis , fitted , axially movable , on the valve body , comprising:an exchanger aperture through which oil flows to the heat exchanger, in a first operating configuration and a third operating configuration;an auxiliary aperture through which the oil flows to the auxiliary component, rather than to the heat exchanger, in a second operating configuration and/or in a venting configuration;means for positioning and moving the obturator comprising a pair of elastically yieldable elements, comprising a first element and a second element, operatively connected between the valve body and obturator, wherein the first element and the second element are both made of a material selected from among shape-memory alloys, in which the pair of elastically yieldable elements is configured, as a function of the ...

VALVE TIMING ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

A valve timing adjustment device includes: a driving rotating body that rotates with a crankshaft; a driven rotating body that rotates with a camshaft; a reduction mechanism configured to change a relative rotation phase of the driving rotating body and the driven rotating body by a driving force of an actuator; and a filter unit capable of capturing a foreign matter contained in lubricating fluid supplied into the reduction mechanism. The reduction mechanism includes: an internal gear portion having internal teeth formed inward in a radial direction, and an external gear portion having external teeth formed outward in the radial direction to mesh with the internal teeth. The driven rotating body has a supply hole penetrating in an axial direction. The filter unit has holes penetrating in the axial direction, and the holes are arranged in a flow path of the lubricating fluid connected to the supply hole. 1. A valve timing adjustment device configured to adjust valve timing of a valve that is driven to open or close by a camshaft to which an engine torque is transmitted from a crankshaft in an internal combustion engine , the valve timing adjustment device comprising:a driving rotating body that rotates in conjunction with the crankshaft;a driven rotating body that rotates in conjunction with the camshaft; an internal gear portion having internal teeth formed inward in a radial direction, and', 'an external gear portion having external teeth formed outward in the radial direction to mesh with the internal teeth; and', 'a filter unit capable of capturing a foreign matter contained in lubricating fluid supplied into the reduction mechanism, wherein', 'the driven rotating body has a supply hole penetrating in an axial direction to supply the lubricating fluid into the reduction mechanism through the camshaft, and', 'the filter unit has a plurality of holes penetrating in the axial direction, and the plurality of holes are arranged in a flow path for the lubricating ...

TURBINE BEARING LUBRICANT FILTRATION SYSTEM

The technology disclosed herein generally relates to a turbine bearing lubricant filtration system. A lubricant pump is configured to be disposed in communication with a lubricant reservoir. A dry gas source is configured to be in fluid communication with the lubricant reservoir. A breather filter is configured to be in communication with the lubricant reservoir, and a filter manifold assembly having media incorporating electrostatic reduction technology. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A turbine bearing lubricant filtration system comprising:a lubricant pump configured to be disposed in communication with a lubricant reservoir;an dry gas source configured to be in fluid communication with the lubricant reservoir;a breather filter configured to be in communication with the lubricant reservoir; anda filter manifold assembly having media incorporating electrostatic reduction technology.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a dry gas pump between the dry gas source and the reservoir claim 1 , wherein the dry gas pump is configured to positively pressurize the lubricant reservoir.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the breather filter is a regenerative hygroscopic filter.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the breather filter is further configured to filter particulates.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dry gas source comprises a dry nitrogen generator.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dry gas source comprises a dryer.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant pump is configured to pump lubricant to one or more turbine bearings.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the breather filter defines a diffusion aperture having a labyrinth arrangement.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the breather filter comprises a first adsorbent material and a second adsorbent material claim 1 , wherein the first adsorbent material has a higher capacity of adsorption at a high relative humidity and the second adsorbent material has a higher capacity of adsorption ...

ENGINE OIL SUPPLY SYSTEM

An engine oil supply system may include an oil pan connected with an oil pump at a first side and connected with an oil cooler at a second side, an oil passage through which oil pressurized by the oil pump flows, an oil filter disposed in the oil pan to filter impurities in the oil supplied from the oil pump, and a bypass valve disposed in the oil passage to selectively supply the oil in the oil passage to at least one of the oil cooler and the oil filter. 1. An engine oil supply system comprising:an oil pan connected with an oil pump at a first side and connected with an oil cooler at a second side;an oil passage through which oil pressurized by the oil pump flows;an oil filter disposed in the oil pan to filter impurities in the oil supplied from the oil pump; anda bypass valve disposed in the oil passage to selectively supply the oil in the oil passage to at least one of the oil cooler and the oil filter.2. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein the oil passage claim 1 , the bypass valve claim 1 , and the oil filter are integrated in a module in the oil pan.3. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein in the oil pan claim 1 , the oil passage claim 1 , the oil filter claim 1 , and the oil pump are disposed adjacent a side from a longitudinal center line of the oil pan to provide a space for keeping oil in the oil pan.4. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein the oil cooler is a separate part and disposed between the oil pan and an engine.5. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein an oil channel is formed in the oil cooler to supply the oil passing through the oil cooler to the oil filter.6. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein the oil passage is formed in a longitudinal direction of the oil pan.7. The engine oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein:the oil passage includes an intake hole at a first side into which the pressurized oil flows from the oil pump, a first supply hole for supplying oil to the oil cooler ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An internal combustion engine which can be miniaturized, even where it includes an oil filter between a hydraulic clutch and an oil pump, without significantly increasing the length of an oil passage for the hydraulic clutch, the oil pump and a hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus. A second oil filter is provided on an oil pan at a lower portion of the internal combustion engine so as to be disposed at a position at which the second oil filter does not overlap with any of a controlling oil pump and a hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus as viewed in side elevation and which is lower than those of the oil pump and the hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus. 1. An internal combustion engine , comprising:a hydraulic clutch operatively connected to an oil pump for supplying oil under pressure for changing over transmission of a driving force of a crankshaft to a speed change shaft between engagement and disengagement; anda hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus configured to adjust the hydraulic pressure of the oil fed under pressure from the oil pump and to be supplied to the clutch in response to a timing of engagement or disengagement of the hydraulic clutch;the oil being supplied from the oil pump to the hydraulic clutch through the hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus;an oil filter configured to filter the oil to be fed under pressure from the oil pump to the hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus;the oil filter being operatively mounted relative to an oil pan at a lower portion of the internal combustion engine so as to be disposed at a position wherein the oil filter does not overlap with the oil pump and the hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus as viewed in a side elevation and said oil filter being lower relative to the oil pump and the hydraulic pressure adjustment apparatus.2. The internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic clutch is disposed just above the oil pump claim 1 , the hydraulic pressure adjustment ...

Engine Block and Engine Having an Engine Block

An engine block with an oil path switching arrangement is proposed. The engine block includes an oil sump, an oil pump, a clean oil riser and a switching valve. The switching valve has in each case connections for the oil sump, the oil pump and the clean oil riser. The switching valve is switchable to open and close the connections, including a first position in which a connection between the clean oil riser and the oil sump is established, thereby avoiding discharge of oil in the clean oil riser through an oil filter receptacle during an oil change. 1. An engine block , comprising:an oil pan;an oil pump;a clean oil riser; anda switching valve, the switching valve includes an oil pan port, an oil pump port, and a clean oil riser, and', 'the switching valve has a first position in which a connection is established between the clean oil riser port and the oil pan port., 'wherein'}2. The engine block as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the switching valve is a 3-way valve.3. The engine block as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe switching valve has a second position in which a connection is established between the clean oil riser port and the oil pump port.4. The engine block as claimed in claim 3 , whereinthe switching valve has a third position in which a connection is established between the oil pump port and the oil pan port.5. The engine block as claimed in claim 4 , whereinthe switching valve has a fourth position in which the clean oil riser port and the oil pump port are closed.6. The engine block as claimed in claim 5 , further comprising:a control system configured to control the opening and closing of the switching valve ports in accordance with predetermined engine operating conditions.7. The engine block as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a control system configured to control the opening and closing of the switching valve ports in accordance with predetermined engine operating conditions.8. The engine as claimed in claim 6 , whereinthe control system is ...

OIL RESERVOIR VENT VALVE

An oil reservoir assembly includes a tank, a return passage, a pressurization valve, a first passage, and a vent valve. The tank includes a canister, a fill port, an first oil outlet, an second air outlet, and an inlet. The inlet is disposed in the canister and is connected to a restrictor. The return passage is connected to the inlet of the tank and to a scavenge pump. The pressurization valve is fluidly connected to the second air outlet of the tank. The first passage is connected to the pressurization valve and to an accessory gearbox of the engine. The vent valve is disposed in the return passage and includes a body, a channel extending through the body, an inlet orifice, and an outlet orifice. The inlet orifice is disposed in an end of the body. The outlet orifice is fluidly connected to the inlet orifice via the channel. 1. An oil reservoir assembly for an engine of an aircraft , the oil reservoir assembly comprising: a canister with an interior configured to contain a fluid;', 'a fill port disposed in the canister;', 'a first oil outlet mounted to a lower portion of the canister and in fluid communication with the interior of the canister;', 'a second air outlet mounted to an upper portion of the canister and in fluid communication with the interior of the canister; and', 'an inlet disposed in the canister, wherein the inlet is connected to a restrictor;, 'a tank comprisinga return passage disposed fluidly between the inlet of the tank and a scavenge pump of the engine;a first passage disposed fluidly between the second air outlet and an accessory gearbox of the engine;a pressurization valve disposed fluidly between the first passage and the second air outlet of the tank, the pressurization valve with a valve member; and a body;', 'a channel extending through a portion of the body;', 'an inlet orifice disposed in an end of the body; and', 'an outlet orifice fluidly connected to the inlet orifice via the channel., 'a vent valve disposed in the return passage, ...

Rotary Vessel for a Filter Assembly

A rotary vessel for a filter assembly is rotatably mountable in a housing of the filter assembly and has a body having an open end, a cover receivable on the body to close the open end, and a releasable locking device that is manually operable to selectively lock and unlock the cover relative to the body.

LUBRICATION CIRCUIT, PARTICULARLY IN AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE

A lubrication circuit comprising an oil tank () integrated into a first lubricated chamber () comprises an evacuation conduit () on a recovery conduit () from lubricated chambers of the circuit leading to the reservoir (), opening up into an outlet () when an excessive pressure in the tank, that is a symptom of progressive filling, is reached. Application to aircraft engine lubrication circuits, particularly to guard against fuel leaks in the lubricant as a result of a defective heat exchanger. 15124645851210371241149520103711421202223838232425838) Lubrication circuit of a first chamber () and at least one second chamber ( , ) for an aircraft engine , the lubrication circuit comprising a lubricant tank () , a discharge conduit () from the tank () into the first chamber () , a ventilation conduit () connecting the first chamber () to the second chamber ( , ) , a lubricant recovery conduit (; ) connecting the second chamber ( , ) to the tank () and equipped with a pump () forcing a flow towards the tank () , and an outlet ventilation conduit () connecting the first chamber () to a medium external to the circuit , comprising an evacuation conduit () connecting to the recovery conduit (; ) between the pump () and the reservoir () and leading to an outlet () , the evacuation conduit () being equipped with a discharge valve () preventing backflows to the recovery conduit and designed to open when the pressure in the recovery conduit exceeds a predetermined overpressure threshold , characterised in that it comprises a valve () on the ventilation conduit () , a depressurisation conduit () connected to the valve () and leading to a depressurisation outlet () , and a valve control conduit () originating from the evacuation conduit downstream from the evacuation valve , the valve being designed to bring the ventilation conduit () into communication with the depressurisation conduit () when a pressure threshold is reached in the control conduit.2262123) Lubrication circuit ...

Exchangeable Filter of a Treatment Device for Treatment of, in Particular, Liquid Fluids and a Treatment Device

An exchangeable filter of a treatment device has a housing with a housing pot and a housing cover connected to the open side of the housing pot. The exchangeable filter is connectable to a connecting head of the treatment device with a bayonet-type connecting device. The connecting device has a housing connecting part on the housing interacting with a head connecting part of the connecting head for connecting the connecting device. The housing has an inlet for a fluid to be treated connectable to a supply conduit of the treatment head and an outlet for the treated fluid connectable to a discharge conduit of the treatment head. The housing pot has a rim at the open side of the housing pot. The rim radially outwardly surrounds the housing connecting part and axially projects past the housing connecting part in a direction away from the housing bottom. 1. An exchangeable filter of a treatment device , comprising: a circumferential outer wall elongated along and closing around a connecting axis having an open first axial end, the circumferential outer wall having an axial outer edge at the open first axial end; and', 'a housing bottom closing a second axial end of the housing pot;', 'a housing cover arranged at the open first axial end of the housing and spaced axially inwardly away from the axial outer edge;', 'at least one inlet for a fluid to be treated configured to connect to a supply conduit of the treatment head; and', 'at least one outlet for the treated fluid configured to connect to a discharge conduit of the treatment head;', 'a housing connection member arranged on an exterior side of the housing cover,, 'a housing pot having, 'a housing comprisingwherein the exchangeable filter is configured to be connected to a connecting head of the treatment device with a detachable bayonet-type connecting device by performing a rotary/plug-in movement about the connecting axis; [ a plurality of housing connection sections which are arranged circumferentially uniformly ...

QUICK OIL CHANGE SYSTEM

A system to change the oil from above the hood includes a reversible motor connected to the oil system, preferably the sump drain. The pump is further connected to a container. The pump initially draws the oil from the oil sump and directs it into an empty container. A full container of oil is then connected to the pump, which is then reversed, pumping the oil new oil into the engine's oil sump. Alternately, the system can be directed to and from the existing oil filter connection. 1. A rapid system to change oil from above the hood of a vehicle , the system comprising:a reversible pump having a first fluid line attached to an exterior oil reservoir separated from a vehicle oil system and a second fluid line attached to said vehicle oil system, allowing used oil to be removed from the vehicle oil system and directed into an empty oil reservoir and subsequently allowing new oil to be directed from a second motor oil container holding clean oil through said pump into said oil system.2. The system claimed in wherein said system includes a housing holding said pump.3. The system claimed in wherein said housing includes a mounting adapted to receive an oil filter claim 2 , wherein said mounting is adapted to connect an oil filter to an oil pump in said engine.4. The system claimed in wherein said second fluid line includes a valve which opens only when said pump is operating.5. The system claimed in further comprising a fluid meter connected to said second line claim 4 , said fluid meter adapted to stop said pump when a predetermined amount of oil has flown through said second line. Typically, the oil from an automobile is changed by removing the plug from the oil sump, which is underneath the automobile. For a do-it-yourselfer, this requires one to go underneath the car, remove the plug from the oil sump and drain the oil. If the filter is also located underneath the engine, this must be removed. This is difficult and often results in spilled oil.The present invention ...

Bypass and Full Flow Combination Filter

The present invention relates to a filter for filtration of oil and/or fuel comprising a combination of a bypass filter portion and a full flow filter portion. The present invention also relates to a method of using the filter for filtration of oil and/or fuel to remove the water/moisture and particulate contaminants therein. 112.-. (canceled)1415.-. (canceled)16. A filter for filtration of oil and/or fuel comprising a combination of a bypass filter portion and a full flow filter portion.17. The filter according to claim 16 , wherein the bypass filter portion and full flow filter portion are disposed or encased within a unitary filter body.18. The filter according to claim 16 , wherein the bypass filter portion has a restriction orifice.19. The filter according to claim 18 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 20 mm.20. The filter according to claim 18 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 10 mm.21. The filter according to claim 18 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 4 mm.22. The filter according to claim 21 , wherein the restriction orifice allows the passage of between about 0.5 and 2 liters of oil and/or fuel per minute.23. The filter according to claim 22 , wherein the restriction orifice allows the passage of between about 1 and 2 liters of oil and/or fuel per minute.24. The filter according to claim 17 , wherein the bypass filter portion has a restriction orifice.25. The filter according to claim 24 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 20 mm.26. The filter according to claim 24 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 10 mm.27. The filter according to claim 24 , wherein the restriction orifice has a diameter of between about 0 mm and 4 mm.28. The filter according to claim 27 , wherein the restriction orifice allows the passage of between about 0.5 and 2 liters of oil and/or fuel ...

BUBBLE SEPARATOR, AND FLUID CIRCUIT FOR AUTOMOBILE THAT INCLUDES BUBBLE SEPARATOR

The separation efficiency for bubbles contained in liquid is improved. A bubble separator that separates bubbles in liquid is provided. The bubble separator comprises: a swirl flow formation part extending in a nearly horizontal direction, and including an internal space having a columnar shape; an flow inlet disposed at one end of the swirl flow formation part and being open so as to cause the liquid to flow in the flow inlet in a tangential direction of an inner peripheral surface of the swirl flow formation part and so as to form a swirl flow on the inner peripheral surface; an flow outlet disposed at another end of the swirl flow formation part and being open so as to cause the liquid to flow out of the flow outlet in a tangential direction from the inner peripheral surface; gas discharge ports to discharge gas separated from the liquid in the swirl flow formation part outside of the swirl flow formation part; and a single or a plurality of liquid drop nozzles to provided on a wall surface of the swirl flow formation part A fluid circuit for an automobile that includes the bubble separator is also provided. 1. A bubble separator used in a fluid circuit for an automobile and that separates bubbles in liquid , comprising:a swirl flow formation part extending in a nearly horizontal direction, and including an internal space having a columnar shape;a flow inlet disposed at one end of the swirl flow formation part, and being open so as to cause the liquid to flow in the flow inlet in a tangential direction of an inner peripheral surface of the swirl flow formation part and so as to form a swirl flow on the inner peripheral surface;a flow outlet disposed at another end of the swirl flow formation part, and being open so as to cause the liquid to flow out of the flow outlet in a tangential direction from the inner peripheral surface;a gas discharge port to discharge gas separated from the liquid in the swirl flow formation part outside of the swirl flow formation part; ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, LUBRICATION SYSTEM, AND ENGINE OIL STRAINER

An engine oil strainer includes a lubricating oil passage, and an oil inlet and an oil outlet which are respectively disposed at two ends of the lubricating oil passage. The engine oil strainer further includes a check valve which is disposed at the oil inlet and which only allows a lubricating oil to flow into the lubricating oil passage. Also disclosed herein are a lubrication system employing the engine oil strainer, and an internal combustion engine having the lubrication system. When the internal combustion engine stops operating, the lubricating oil flows back from the oil outlet into the engine oil strainer. Since the check valve is disposed at the location of the oil inlet of the engine oil strainer, the lubricating oil flowing back into the engine oil strainer is not capable of proceeding to flow back from the oil inlet into the oil pan. 1. An oil strainer , comprising a lubricating oil passage , and an oil inlet and an oil outlet respectively provided at two ends of the lubricating oil passage , and wherein the oil strainer further comprises a check valve which is arranged at the oil inlet and only allows a lubricating oil to flow into the lubricating oil passage.2. The oil strainer according to claim 1 , wherein the oil strainer further comprises an oil return pressurized passage claim 1 , and the oil return pressurized passage has one end in communication with the lubricating oil passage claim 1 , and another end having an oil return port allowing a returning lubricating oil to flow in.3. The oil strainer according to claim 2 , wherein the oil strainer further comprises a pressure limiting valve provided at the oil return port claim 2 , and the pressure limiting valve is configured to open the oil return pressurized passage in a case that a pressure of the returning lubricating oil reaches an opening pressure of the pressure limiting valve.4. The oil strainer according to claim 1 , wherein a frustum-shaped flow guiding portion is provided at the oil ...

Filter diagnostics and prognostics

Various systems and methods are provided for a lubricant filter. In one example, a method for a lubricant filter comprises indicating a condition of the filter based on a difference between a measured pressure differential and an expected pressure differential during select conditions in which all lubricant pumped by a pump upstream of the filter flows into the filter.

Oil system with clog resistant oil filter

Systems are provided for an oil system including a filter with a large surface area. In one example, a system may include an oil filter with a prismatic shape. This shape may include a filter surface area greater than an inlet area of an oil port and the filter surface area may also be located a distance away from the oil port.

LUBRICATING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, OIL PAN APPARATUS, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A lubrication system for an internal combustion engine. The lubrication system may comprise an oil cooler; an oil cooler supply passage for delivering oil to an inlet of the oil cooler from an oil reservoir; an oil cooler outlet passage for delivering oil from an outlet of the oil cooler to one or more portions of the internal combustion engine to be lubricated; a first pressure relief valve operably coupled to the oil cooler supply passage, the first pressure relief valve configured to open at a first predetermined pressure to allow oil in the oil cooler supply passage to return to the oil reservoir without passing through the oil cooler; and a second pressure relief valve operably coupled to the oil cooler outlet passage, the second pressure relief valve configured to open at a second predetermined pressure to allow oil in the oil cooler outlet passage to return to the oil reservoir after passing through the oil cooler, the second predetermined pressure being less than the first predetermined pressure. 1. A lubrication system for an internal combustion engine , the lubrication system comprising:an oil cooler;an oil cooler supply passage for delivering oil to an inlet of the oil cooler from an oil reservoir;an oil cooler outlet passage for delivering oil from an outlet of the oil cooler to one or more portions of the internal combustion engine to be lubricated;a first pressure relief valve operably coupled to the oil cooler supply passage, the first pressure relief valve configured to open at a first predetermined pressure to allow oil in the oil cooler supply passage to return to the oil reservoir without passing through the oil cooler; anda second pressure relief valve operably coupled to the oil cooler outlet passage, the second pressure relief valve configured to open at a second predetermined pressure to allow oil in the oil cooler outlet passage to return to the oil reservoir after passing through the oil cooler, the second predetermined pressure being less ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGINE CLEANING

An apparatus configured to perform a static and a dynamic cleaning of an engine at the same time or separately, as well as to back-flush the oil pump screen of the engine, air purging the engine and prime the engine with oil before filling the engine with the required oil amount. The apparatus has a holding tank for storing a cleaning solution, a pump, an oil drain adapter configured to connect the apparatus to the oil drain of the engine, a transfer tank and an oil filter adapter connected to a first and a second conduit. The pump is selectively in fluid communication with the holding tank, to pump the cleaning solution from the holding tank into the engine, and with the oil drain to draw the cleaning solution out of the engine. 1. An apparatus for cleaning an engine , the engine having an oil drain , an oil filter receiving seat for mounting thereon an oil filter , at least one oil path , an oil pump screen , and an oil pump for drawing oil through the oil pump screen and pumping the oil through the oil filter into the oil paths , the apparatus comprising a transfer tank and a machine pump in fluid communication with the transfer tank , the machine pump being configured for selective fluid communication with the oil drain to draw the cleaning solution out of the engine and pump it into the transfer tank , the transfer tank being configured for selective fluid communication with a first conduit and for selective fluid communication with a second conduit and further tor selective fluid communication with the oil pump of the engine via the second conduit and for selective fluid communication with the at least one oil path of the engine via the first conduit when the first and second conduits are connected to the oil filter receiving seat of the engine , wherein , the apparatus is thus configured to simultaneously perform static and dynamic cleaning of the engine by actuating the machine pump of the apparatus to draw the cleaning solution from the engine via the oil ...

Engine device

An engine device including a cylinder block having one side portion to which a flywheel that is rotated integrally with a crankshaft is disposed. The engine device is provided with a starter that transmits a rotational force to the flywheel at a time of engine start. A flywheel housing, which accommodates the flywheel and includes a starter attachment pedestal for attaching the starter, is attached to the one side portion of the cylinder block. The starter is disposed inner side of the engine than a portion of the flywheel housing, the portion being located outermost in the engine with respect to a direction that is perpendicular to a direction along a crankshaft center and that is parallel to the cylinder head joining surface of the cylinder block.

FILTER GROUP

A filter cartridge () comprising a substantially tubular filter wall () and a support plate () fixed to an end of the filter wall (), where the support plate () comprises a hooking body () rising from a surface of the support plate () opposite the filter wall () and defining a profiled surface () substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the filter wall () and defining at least two corners () proximal to the central axis, which exhibit different distances from the central axis of the filter wall. 1303332333234212032303410341121302131333412341321322133. A filter cartridge () comprising a substantially tubular filter wall () and a support plate () fixed to an end of the filter wall () , wherein the support plate () comprises a hooking body ( , ) rising from a surface of the support plate () opposite the filter wall () and defining a profiled surface ( ,; ,) substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the filter wall () and defining at least two corners ( ,; ,) proximal to the central axis , which exhibit different distances from the central axis of the filter wall.230341034112130213133. The filter cartridge () of claim 1 , wherein the profiled surface ( claim 1 ,; claim 1 ,) exhibits a longitudinal median axis substantially arched and centered on an axis of curvature parallel and offset with respect to the central axis of the filter wall ().330342120341034112130213133. The filter cartridge () of claim 1 , wherein the hooking body ( claim 1 ,) comprises two opposite lateral flanks delimiting claim 1 , in a circumferential direction claim 1 , the profiled surface ( claim 1 ,; claim 1 ,) claim 1 , wherein the lateral flanks lie on converging planes on a converging axis parallel and offset with respect to the central axis of the filter wall ().4303434143410341134123413. The filter cartridge () of claim 1 , wherein the hooking body () comprises a profiled front side () proximal to the central axis and radially delimiting the profiled surface ( claim 1 ,) ...

System for providing engine lubrication for extended time periods

A lubrication system for extending times period between changing engine lubricant may include a tank and a lubricant exchange apparatus. The lubricant exchange apparatus may comprise a first pump in fluid communication with the engine and the tank to transfer lubricant from the lubricant collection element to the tank, a second pump in fluid communication with the tank for transferring lubricant from the tank to the engine, and a control element configured to cause the first pump to operate to remove lubricant from the lubricant collection element. The control element may be configured to cause the second pump to operate to remove a quantity of lubricant from the tank and transfer the quantity to the engine.

Crankcase ventilation and centrifugal oil filter

A filter for an internal combustion engine includes an oil filter and a separator. The oil filter has a rotor that rotates about an axis in response to oil that is discharged from the rotor. The separator has a spindle that is detachably coupled to the rotor. A plurality of discs are mounted to the spindle, which is rotated about the axis by the rotation of the filter. The rotate of the spindle rotates the discs, which separates oil from gasses introduced into the separator.

ENGINE APPARATUS

An engine apparatus includes an engine, an exhaust gas purification device, an outlet side bracket, and an inlet side bracket. The exhaust gas purification device is mounted above a cylinder head to extend along an axis of an output shaft of the engine. The inlet side bracket is configured to couple an exhaust gas inlet side of the exhaust gas purification device to the cylinder head. The inlet side bracket includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a third bracket. The first bracket is configured to be secured to a surface of the cylinder head intersecting the axis of the output shaft and includes a wide width. The second bracket includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The third bracket is configured to be coupled to an end surface of the exhaust gas purification device and the distal end portion of the second bracket. 1. An engine apparatus comprising: a cylinder head comprising a first side;', 'an exhaust manifold on the first side of the cylinder head; and', 'an output shaft comprising an axis;, 'an engine comprisingan exhaust gas purification device comprising an exhaust gas inlet side and an exhaust gas outlet side, the exhaust gas purification device being mounted above the cylinder head to extend along the axis of the output shaft of the engine, the exhaust gas purification device being configured to purify exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold;an outlet side bracket configured to couple the exhaust gas outlet side of the exhaust gas purification device to the cylinder head; and a first bracket configured to be secured to a surface of the cylinder head intersecting the axis of the output shaft and comprising a wide width;', 'a second bracket comprising a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion configured to be coupled to an upper end of the first bracket, the distal end portion being bent sideways with respect to the proximal end portion; and', 'a third bracket configured to be coupled to an end surface ...

OIL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE

An oil supply system for supplying oil to a lubricating cavity of a gas turbine engine, the oil supply system has: a de-oiler having a de-oiler air-oil inlet, a de-oiler oil outlet hydraulically connected to the lubricating cavity, and a de-oiler air outlet in fluid flow communication with an environment outside of the oil supply system; and a closed-loop oil circuit including a main pump having a main pump inlet and a main pump outlet, the main pump outlet hydraulically connected to the lubricating cavity, a de-aerator having a de-aerator inlet hydraulically connected to a scavenge outlet of the lubricating cavity, a de-aerator air-oil outlet in fluid flow communication with the de-oiler inlet, and a de-aerator oil outlet hydraulically connected to the main pump inlet. 1. An oil supply system for supplying oil to a lubricating cavity of a gas turbine engine , the oil supply system comprising: a de-oiler having a de-oiler air-oil inlet , a de-oiler oil outlet hydraulically connected to the lubricating cavity , and a de-oiler air outlet in fluid flow communication with an environment outside of the oil supply system; and a closed-loop oil circuit including a main pump having a main pump inlet and a main pump outlet , the main pump outlet hydraulically connected to the lubricating cavity , a de-aerator having a de-aerator inlet hydraulically connected to a scavenge outlet of the lubricating cavity , a de-aerator air-oil outlet in fluid flow communication with the de-oiler inlet , and a de-aerator oil outlet hydraulically connected to the main pump inlet.2. The oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein the de-aerator is an active de-aerator.3. The oil supply system of claim 1 , wherein the closed-loop oil circuit is hydraulically connected to a source of oil for supplementing oil into the closed-loop oil circuit.4. The oil supply system of claim 3 , wherein the source of oil is hydraulically connected to the closed-loop oil circuit upstream of the lubricating cavity and ...

Oil Filter with Impending and Full-Bypass Indicators

A removable oil filter system includes an oil filter mount, an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount, an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, and a full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount. The impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system. The full-bypass indicator is capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system. 1. A removable oil filter system , comprising:an oil filter mount;an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount;an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, wherein the impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system; anda full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount and capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the impending-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the impending-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the impending-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the the full-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the full-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the full-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an oil pressure regulator in ...

Turbine engine lubrication system with wash flow filter

An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine assembly includes a turbine engine component and a lubrication system. The lubrication system directs lubricant through the turbine engine component. The lubrication system includes a wash flow filter.

OIL STRAINER

A casing () housing a filter () includes a sealing portion () for sealing a gap between an upstream space (R) and a downstream space (R). The sealing portion () has a bridge shape separated from a wall surface of the oil channel and extending across the channel. 1. An oil strainer comprising:a filter configured to filter oil; anda casing housing the filter and including an oil inlet and an oil outlet, whereinoil that has flowed into the casing through the oil inlet is filtered by the filter and flows out of the oil outlet,the casing includes a combination of a first section and a second section,the casing has an upstream space located upstream of the filter with regard to an oil flow and a downstream space located downstream of the filter with regard to the oil flow, andthe first section of the casing includes a sealing portion sealing a gap between the upstream space and the downstream space, being separated from an inner wall surface of the casing, and having a bridge shape extending across an oil channel.2. The oil strainer of claim 1 , whereinthe sealing portion of the first section is welded to the second section.3. The oil strainer of claim 1 , whereinthe filter includes an intervening part between the first section and the second section, andthe sealing portion of the first section is in contact with the intervening part.4. The oil strainer of claim 1 , whereinthe filter includes a mesh part configured to filter oil and a frame surrounding the mesh part, andthe frame is sandwiched between the sealing portion of the first section and the second section.5. The oil strainer of claim 1 , whereinthe first section includes a support supporting the sealing portion.6. An oil strainer comprising:a filter configured to filter oil; anda cylindrical casing housing the filter and including an oil inlet and an oil outlet, whereinoil that has flowed into the casing through the oil inlet is filtered while passing through the filter and flows out of the oil outlet,the casing ...

IN-LINE DEAERATOR DEVICE FOR WINDMILL-AUXILIARY OIL SYSTEM FOR FAN DRIVE GEAR SYSTEM

A lubrication system for a fan drive gear system of a turbofan engine includes an auxiliary pump for communicating lubricant to bearings of a gear system. A deaerator is disposed between a lubricant source and the auxiliary pump for separating gases is contained within the lubricant. The deaerator includes a vane section for inducing a radial flow in the lubricant for separating gas from the lubricant. A gas turbine engine and method are also disclosed. 1. A lubrication system for a fan drive gear system of a turbofan engine comprising:an auxiliary pump for communicating lubricant to bearings of a gear system; anda deaerator disposed between a lubricant source and the auxiliary pump for separating gases contained within the lubricant, the deaerator including a vane section for inducing a radial flow in the lubricant for separating gas from the lubricant.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the deaerator includes a first outlet for lubricant disposed radially outside of a second outlet for gas.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the second outlet includes a vent that extends radially out of the deaerator to exhaust gas.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the vane section includes a plurality of vanes extending radially outward transverse to a direction of lubricant flow for inducing a radial component to lubricant flow.5. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the deaerator comprises a conduit including a chamber between the vane section and the first outlet and the second outlet claim 4 , wherein the radial flow component induced by the vane section drives the lubricant against the inner walls of the chamber leaving the gas spaced apart from the inner walls.6. The system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the radial flow in the lubricant comprises a swirl that drives heavier lubricant against inner walls of the deaerator and leaves the gas to flow about a central line of the conduit.7. The system as recited in claim 1 , including a ...

Filter assembly comprising a plurality of filter elements

A filter assembly for a fluid to be filtered, in particular fuel or oil, has a filter housing having a housing lower part that is configured as a single piece and has at least one fluid inlet for the fluid to be filtered and a plurality of filter pots that are arranged next to one another side by side in a shared plane and are fluidically connected to one another via side wall passages An upper housing part closes the filter pots and has a fluid manifold that has at least one fluid outlet for the filtered fluid flowing out from the filter pots. At least two filter elements, one being arranged in each of the filter pots of the filter housing. The filter assembly is a more inexpensively-manufactured and as configured for installation even in confined installation spaces, so as to accommodate a sufficiently large filter surface for a predetermined volume flow of a fluid to be filtered. 1. A filter assembly for a fluid to be filtered , comprising: a housing lower part that is configured as a single piece and has at least one fluid inlet for the fluid to be filtered;', 'a plurality of filter pots that are arranged next to one another side by side in a shared plane and are fluidically connected to one another via side wall passages;', 'a fluid manifold that has at least one fluid outlet for the filtered fluid flowing out from the filter pots; and', 'a housing upper part closing the plurality of filter pots having'}], 'a filter housing havingat least two filter elements that are arranged one in each of the filter pots of the filter housing.2. The filter assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe housing upper part is configured as a single unitary piece or as a plurality of pieces with, in each case, one cover element for each filter pot.3. The filter assembly according to claim 2 , whereinthe cover elements each comprise a lengthwise segment of the fluid manifold.4. The filter assembly according to claim 3 , whereinthe cover element and the respectively-associated ...

CENTRIFUGAL DEBRIS PRE-SEPARATOR FOR TURBINE ENGINE OIL FILTER

A fluid filtration assembly (FFA) includes a housing having a thickness defined between an internal surface and an external surface, the housing receiving a filter and defining an outer annular flow passage between an outer surface of the filter and the internal surface of the housing; an inlet pipe communicates with the FFA and injects a fluid into the housing to impart a centrifugal force; an outlet pipe communicates with the FFA and discharges the fluid from the housing; and a collection area disposed towards an end of the outer annular flow passage collects particulate matter from the fluid; wherein a width of the outer annular flow passage increases towards the collection area. 1. A fluid filtration assembly , comprising:a housing having a thickness defined between an internal surface of the housing and an external surface of the housing;a first filter having a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface, the first filter disposed in the housing, the first radially outer surface and the internal surface of the housing defining an outer annular flow passage;a cavity disposed radially inward of the first filter;an inlet pipe in fluid communication with the outer annular flow passage;an outlet pipe in fluid communication with the cavity to discharge the fluid from the housing; and the fluid is configured to flow radially from the outer annular flow passage through the first radially outer surface of the first filter and the first radially inner surface of the first filter into the cavity, and', 'the fluid is configured to flow axially from the cavity out the outlet pipe., 'a collection area disposed towards an end of the outer annular flow passage axially distal the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the collection area configured to collect particulate matter from the fluid, wherein2. The fluid filtration assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the housing decreases towards the collection area.3. The fluid filtration assembly of claim 1 , ...

Filter Element and Filter Arrangement

A filter element (), in particular an air filter element, for a filter arrangement (), having a frame () that has at least one contact surface () for contacting a clamping surface () of at least one clamping element () of the filter arrangement (), wherein the at least one contact surface () includes straight segments () and oblique segments () arranged between the straight segments (), and wherein the straight segments () are arranged such that the clamping surface () when the latter is displaced relative to the at least on contact surface () essentially exclusively contacts the oblique segments (). 1. A filter element for a filter arrangement , comprising:a frame that has at least one contact surface for contacting a clamping surface of at least one clamping element of the filter arrangement;wherein the at least one contact surface has straight segments and oblique segments arranged between the straight segments; andwherein the straight segments are arranged such that the clamping surface when the latter is displaced relative to the at least on contact surface essentially exclusively contacts the oblique segments.2. The filter element according to claim 1 , whereinthe oblique segments each comprise slide segments that are configured to contact the clamping surface when the clamping surface is displaced relative to the at least one contact surface.3. The filter element according to claim 2 , whereina first straight segment is set back, with respect to a front side of the frame, behind a first slide segment, and/or,wherein a second straight segment is set back, with respect to the front side of the frame, behind a second slide segment.4. The filter element according to any of claim 1 , whereina first oblique segment is inclined at a first angle to the front side of the frame and/or a second oblique segment is inclined at a second angle to the front side of the frame.5. The filter element according to claim 4 , whereinthe first angle differs from the second angle.6. ...