COOLANT PUMP FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An engine is provided with a cylinder block and a pump cover cooperating to define a volute chamber for a coolant pump. An impeller is connected to a drive shaft and positioned within the volute chamber. An insert is positioned within the volute chamber directly adjacent to a cutwater along a portion of the outer wall, with the insert positioned between the cutwater and the impeller. A method is provided where, in response to pre-determining a first coolant pump displacement, a first impeller is positioned within a volute chamber defined by a block and a cover. In response to pre-determining a second coolant pump displacement being less than the first displacement, an insert is affixed along the wall adjacent to the cutwater and a second impeller is positioned within the chamber. 1. An engine comprising:a cylinder block and a pump cover cooperating to define a volute chamber for a coolant pump therebetween, the volute chamber defining an outer wall extending circumferentially about a first axis and having a cutwater adjacent to an outlet;an impeller connected to a drive shaft and positioned within the volute chamber for rotation about a second axis, the second axis offset from the first axis; andan insert positioned within the volute chamber directly adjacent to the cutwater and extending along a portion of the outer wall, the insert positioned between the cutwater and the impeller.2. The engine of wherein the second axis is positioned between the first axis and the cutwater.3. The engine of wherein the insert has a first curved side wall intersecting a second curved side wall claim 1 , the first curved side wall shaped to mate with the outer wall of the volute chamber.4. The engine of wherein the first and second curved side walls intersect at a first end of the insert claim 3 , a distance between the first curved side wall and the second curved side wall continually increases from the first end of the insert to a second opposed end of the insert such that the ...

Methods and systems for a latch plate assembly in a motor vehicle

Methods and systems are provided for a latch plate assembly for coupling pipes to a housing of an engine component. In one example, the latch plate assembly comprises: a first latch plate couplable to a first pipe; and a second latch plate couplable to a second pipe, the first and second latch plates being couplable to the housing, wherein the first and second latch plates are together configured to define a bore at an interface between the first and second latch plates. The bore receives a fastener to couple the first and second latch plates to the housing and wherein the bore has a perimeter, the first latch plate defines a first portion of the bore perimeter and the second latch plate defines a second portion of the bore perimeter, the first and second portion together defining the bore perimeter.

DETACHABLE WATER PUMP RESERVOIR

A detachable water pump reservoir to collect coolant leakage from a housing of an engine water pump to which the reservoir is attached in use is described herein. The reservoir includes a hollow body defining a chamber in which the coolant leakage is collected and having a mouth shaped to complement a surface of the housing, at least one attachment apparatus configured to enable the reservoir to be easily and quickly attached to and removed from the housing of the water pump, and a level indicator to indicate the level of the coolant collected in the reservoir. 1. A detachable water pump reservoir to collect coolant leakage from a housing of an engine water pump to which the reservoir is attached , the reservoir comprising:a hollow body defining a chamber in which the coolant leakage is collected and having a mouth shaped to complement a surface of the housing;at least one attachment apparatus configured to enable the reservoir to be easily and quickly attached to and removed from the housing of the water pump; anda level indicator to indicate the level of the coolant collected in the reservoir.2. A reservoir as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the level indicator comprises a cut-out in the mouth of the reservoir through which coolant can seep when the reservoir is full.3. A reservoir as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the level indicator is provided by using one of a translucent and a transparent plastic material for the reservoir through which the level of coolant in the reservoir can be viewed.4. A reservoir as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the level indicator further comprises at least one of a mark and a line formed as part of the hollow body on a side of the reservoir that is visible when coupled to an engine in a vehicle claim 3 , the at least one of a mark and a line indicating when the coolant in the reservoir has reached a maximum desired level.5. A reservoir as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the level indicator further comprises at least one of a mark and a line ...

An apparatus and system for detecting a cooling system leak

The pressure cap 21 is particularly for a degas tank 20 or radiator of a vehicle engine cooling system and has a deformable, pressure-sensitive membrane 28 and an electrical contact switch 27. When a pressure inside the degas tank is equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure limit, e.g. 0.5-0.7 bar, the membrane causes the switch to obtain a first operating state. Otherwise, the switch is in a second operating state. The switch preferably comprises first 29 and second 30 electrically conductive contact surfaces whereby deforming of a resilient portion 31 of the membrane upwards urges the second contact surface into connection with the first, placing the switch in the first state. The cap may include an aperture 33 to introduce air at atmospheric pressure into the cap and a releasable fastener for connection to a neck 20n of the degas tank. An engine system comprising the pressure cap is also claimed whereby a processor preferably compares the operating state of the switch with an expected state based on sensed engine speed and coolant temperature to determine whether there is a coolant leak. A method of preventing a vehicle engine from overheating is also claimed (figure 3).

Automotive connector

An automotive connector 10 for connecting a first component to a second vibrating component, each of the two components having an aperture or recess for mounting of the connector, comprises a longitudinal body portion 12 having a first mounting end 20 and a second opposite mounting end 22. The first mounting end 20 comprises at least two spaced apart contacting legs 14, 16. The at least two legs 14, 16 are biased, in use, in a direction normal to the major axis of the longitudinal body portion 12 and away from each other.

Automotive connector

Ein Kfz-Verbinder zum Verbinden eines ersten Bauteils mit einem zweiten schwingenden Bauteil, wobei jedes der beiden Bauteile eine Öffnung oder eine Aussparung zur Montage des Verbinders hat, wobei der Verbinder Folgendes umfasst: einen länglichen Körperabschnitt mit einem ersten Montageende und einem zweiten gegenüberliegenden Montageende, wobei das erste Montageende mit der Öffnung oder der Aussparung des zweiten schwingenden Bauteils verbunden werden kann, wobei das erste Montageende mindestens zwei beabstandete Kontaktschenkel umfasst und wobei die mindestens zwei Schenkel im Gebrauch in einer rechtwinklig zur Hauptachse des länglichen Körperabschnitts verlaufenden Richtung und voneinander weg vorgespannt sind. An automotive connector for connecting a first component to a second vibrating component, each of the two components having an opening or recess for mounting the connector, the connector comprising: an elongated body portion having a first mounting end and a second opposing mounting end; wherein the first mounting end can be connected to the opening or recess of the second vibrating member, the first mounting end comprising at least two spaced apart contact legs, and wherein the at least two legs are biased in use in a direction perpendicular to the major axis of the elongated body portion and away from each other .

Cable support

A cable support comprises an elongate supporting structure configured for attachment to a vertical surface. The cable support comprises a boom arm for supporting a cable wherein the boom arm is arranged to slide along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure. The cable support further comprises a slidable pivot for supporting the boom arm. When deployed, the boom arm slides down along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure as the boom arm rotates outwards from the supporting structure to provide lateral support for the cable. The slidable pivot supports the boom arm by sliding downwards along the length of the supporting structure during deployment of the boom arm.

Cable support

A cable support comprises an elongate supporting structure configured for attachment to a vertical surface. The cable support comprises a boom arm for supporting a cable wherein the boom arm is arranged to slide along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure. The cable support further comprises a slidable pivot for supporting the boom arm. When deployed, the boom arm slides down along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure as the boom arm rotates outwards from the supporting structure to provide lateral support for the cable. The slidable pivot supports the boom arm by sliding downwards along the length of the supporting structure during deployment of the boom arm.

Cable support

A cable support comprises an elongate supporting structure configured for attachment to a vertical surface. The cable support comprises a boom arm for supporting a cable wherein the boom arm is arranged to slide along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure. The cable support further comprises a slideable pivot for supporting the boom arm. When deployed, the boom arm slides down along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure as the boom arm rotates outwards from the supporting structure to provide lateral support for the cable. The slideable pivot supports the boom arm by sliding downwards along the length of the supporting structure during deployment of the boom arm.

Single phase high entropy intermetallics and method for manufacturing

A method of forming a single-phase high entropy silicide includes depositing at least two metal layers onto a silicon substrate to form a multilayer film; and heat treating the multilayer film to promote interdiffusion of the metal layer and the silicon substrate to form a single-phase silicide material.

Arretierungsplattenanordnung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Eine Arretierungsplattenanordnung zum Koppeln von Rohren mit einem Gehäuse wird bereitgestellt. Die Arretierungsplattenanordnung umfasst: eine erste Arretierungsplatte, die mit einem ersten Rohr koppelbar ist; und eine zweite Arretierungsplatte, die mit einem zweiten Rohr koppelbar ist, wobei die erste und die zwei Arretierungsplatte mit dem Gehäuse koppelbar sind, wobei die erste und die zweite Arretierungsplatte zusammen dazu ausgelegt sind, eine Bohrung an einer Grenzfläche zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Arretierungsplatte zu definieren, wobei die Bohrung ein Befestigungselement aufnimmt, um die erste und die zweite Arretierungsplatte mit dem Gehäuse zu koppeln, und wobei die Bohrung einen Umfang aufweist, wobei die erste Arretierungsplatte einen ersten Abschnitt des Bohrungsumfangs definiert und die zweite Arretierungsplatte einen zweiten Abschnitt des Bohrungsumfangs definiert, wobei der erste und der zweite Abschnitt zusammen den Bohrungsumfang definieren. Ein Verfahren für eine Arretierungsplattenanordnung wird ebenfalls bereitgestellt.

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Improvements in casement windows and fanlights

Cable support

A cable support comprises an elongate supporting structure configured for attachment to a vertical surface. The cable support comprises a boom arm for supporting a cable wherein the boom arm is arranged to slide along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure. The cable support further comprises a slideable pivot for supporting the boom arm. When deployed, the boom arm slides down along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure as the boom arm rotates outwards from the supporting structure to provide lateral support for the cable. The slideable pivot supports the boom arm by sliding downwards along the length of the supporting structure during deployment of the boom arm.

Viewports and sub-pages for web-based user interfaces

An embodiment may involve web page metadata that defines a web page, first sub-page metadata that defines a first sub-page, and second sub-page metadata that defines a second sub-page, wherein the web page metadata includes specification of a viewport, and wherein the viewport is associated with an identifier. One or more processors may be configured to: receive a request for the web page; resolve the web page metadata into web content, wherein resolving the web page metadata includes: (i) determining, based on the identifier, a route associated with the viewport, (ii) determining, based on the route, a set of conditions associated with the viewport, (iii) determining that a particular condition is satisfied, wherein the particular condition is associated with the first sub-page and (iv) placing, based on the particular condition being satisfied, the first sub-page metadata in the viewport; and transmit the web content.