F01M1/16

Device for lubricating an internal combustion engine

The present disclosure relates to a device for lubricating an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft, which is connected to at least one connecting rod. The device has at least one first flow limiter, in particular a restrictor, for reducing a lubricating fluid flow of a lubricating fluid stream passed to the at least one first flow limiter. The device has a plurality of crankshaft bearings for the rotatable support of the crankshaft, wherein the plurality of crankshaft bearings is provided in fluid communication downstream of the at least one first flow limiter. The device has at least one big end bearing for the rotatable support of the at least one connecting rod, wherein the at least one big end bearing is provided in fluid communication downstream of at least one crankshaft bearing of the plurality of crankshaft bearings.

Device for lubricating an internal combustion engine

The present disclosure relates to a device for lubricating an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft, which is connected to at least one connecting rod. The device has at least one first flow limiter, in particular a restrictor, for reducing a lubricating fluid flow of a lubricating fluid stream passed to the at least one first flow limiter. The device has a plurality of crankshaft bearings for the rotatable support of the crankshaft, wherein the plurality of crankshaft bearings is provided in fluid communication downstream of the at least one first flow limiter. The device has at least one big end bearing for the rotatable support of the at least one connecting rod, wherein the at least one big end bearing is provided in fluid communication downstream of at least one crankshaft bearing of the plurality of crankshaft bearings.

Engine system and method for a vehicle
11603778 · 2023-03-14 · ·

The present disclosure relates to an engine system (1) for a vehicle (100), comprising, an internal combustion engine (10), a lubrication system (20) arranged to lubricate the internal combustion engine (10) and a first lubrication pump (21) arranged to supply lubricant to the lubrication system (20). The first lubrication pump (21) is configured to be powered by an auxiliary power source (40), wherein the lubrication system (20) is further arranged to supply lubricant to at least one auxiliary component (30, 31) of the engine system (1) which requires to be lubricated when in use, and wherein the lubrication system (20) comprises at least one valve (23, 25) for selectively shutting off lubricant supply to the at least one auxiliary component (30, 31). The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle (100), to a method for controlling lubricant supply to an auxiliary component (30, 31) and to a control unit (70).

Engine system and method for a vehicle
11603778 · 2023-03-14 · ·

The present disclosure relates to an engine system (1) for a vehicle (100), comprising, an internal combustion engine (10), a lubrication system (20) arranged to lubricate the internal combustion engine (10) and a first lubrication pump (21) arranged to supply lubricant to the lubrication system (20). The first lubrication pump (21) is configured to be powered by an auxiliary power source (40), wherein the lubrication system (20) is further arranged to supply lubricant to at least one auxiliary component (30, 31) of the engine system (1) which requires to be lubricated when in use, and wherein the lubrication system (20) comprises at least one valve (23, 25) for selectively shutting off lubricant supply to the at least one auxiliary component (30, 31). The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle (100), to a method for controlling lubricant supply to an auxiliary component (30, 31) and to a control unit (70).

Oil pump and control valve
11603779 · 2023-03-14 · ·

An oil pump includes a pump component, a valve container, a valve mechanism, and a circumvention passage. The valve container includes a through hole establishing communication between an inside and an outside of the valve container. The valve mechanism includes: a valve body contained in the valve container; a valve element contained movably in the valve body; a back pressure chamber disposed to face a first valve end of the valve element; a drive mechanism disposed to face a second valve end of the valve element and structured to generate a drive force to move the valve element; and an aperture positioned higher in a vertical direction than the through hole and formed in the valve body so as to establish communication between the back pressure chamber and the inside of the valve container. The circumvention passage establishes communication between the through hole and the aperture.

Oil pump and control valve
11603779 · 2023-03-14 · ·

An oil pump includes a pump component, a valve container, a valve mechanism, and a circumvention passage. The valve container includes a through hole establishing communication between an inside and an outside of the valve container. The valve mechanism includes: a valve body contained in the valve container; a valve element contained movably in the valve body; a back pressure chamber disposed to face a first valve end of the valve element; a drive mechanism disposed to face a second valve end of the valve element and structured to generate a drive force to move the valve element; and an aperture positioned higher in a vertical direction than the through hole and formed in the valve body so as to establish communication between the back pressure chamber and the inside of the valve container. The circumvention passage establishes communication between the through hole and the aperture.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING OIL LIFE IN AN ENGINE

A system is provided. The system includes a reciprocating engine configured to consume oil at or less than 0.25 g/kw-hr and to use makeup oil. The reciprocating engine includes an engine oil sump. The system is configured to maintain an oil volume in the reciprocating engine during operation so that a residence time of oil in the reciprocating engine is at or less than 1000 hours.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING OIL LIFE IN AN ENGINE

A system is provided. The system includes a reciprocating engine configured to consume oil at or less than 0.25 g/kw-hr and to use makeup oil. The reciprocating engine includes an engine oil sump. The system is configured to maintain an oil volume in the reciprocating engine during operation so that a residence time of oil in the reciprocating engine is at or less than 1000 hours.

Axial fluid spray nozzle with vent valve

A spray nozzle comprising: a body comprising a duct, a seat arranged at the first end, and including an opening forming an inlet, a guide comprising a tubular jacket and a retaining member, the retaining member retaining the jacket in the duct, a plug mounted to slide axially in the channel of the jacket, the plug being pushed back against the opening by a spring, and in abutment against the bottom of the jacket, the guide comprising a radial vent, which comprises a vent channel isolated from the flow of fluid and connecting the inside of the guide jacket to a bore formed in the body of the spray nozzle.

Fluid circuit and a process for controlling a flow of fluid supplied to at least one equipment

The invention relates to a fluid circuit (3) comprising: —a supply line (5) for carrying a fluid from a pump (4) connected to a fluid tank (2) to an equipment (8), the supply line having a portion which is divided into a main line (10) including a heat exchanger (13), and a by-pass line (15) for by-passing said heat exchanger; —a first valve (31) for controlling the respective fluid flows in the main line (10) and in the by-pass line (15), and a first control device (33) for controlling the first valve (31) depending on a first parameter (T) of the fluid; —a pressure regulation circuit for carrying fluid from the supply line (5) towards the fluid tank (2), said pressure regulation circuit comprising a pressure regulation valve (23) for controlling the flow of fluid directed back to the fluid tank (2); wherein the pressure regulation circuit comprises: —a first recirculation line (21) branching from the supply line (5) downstream from the by-pass line outlet (17); —a second recirculation line (22) branching from the supply line (5) upstream from the by-pass line inlet (16); —a second valve (32) for controlling the respective fluid flows in the first recirculation line (21) and in the second recirculation line (22), and a second control device (33) for controlling the first valve (31) depending on a second parameter (T) of the fluid.