F01P7/14

EXHAUST COOLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
20230235693 · 2023-07-27 · ·

A system includes an engine defining a water jacket fluidly coupled to a heat exchanger. An exhaust manifold defines an exhaust manifold cooling passage. A pump is fluidly coupled to the water jacket, and to each of the heat exchanger and the exhaust manifold cooling passage. An engine cooling circuit includes the water jacket, the heat exchanger, and the pump. An exhaust cooling circuit is selectively fluidly coupled to the engine cooling circuit. The exhaust cooling circuit includes the water jacket, the exhaust manifold cooling passage, and the pump. A control valve includes an inlet fluidly coupled to a first portion of the water jacket. A first outlet is fluidly coupled to a second portion of the water jacket. A second outlet is fluidly coupled to the exhaust cooling circuit. The control valve is structured to selectively control flow of coolant fluid through the second outlet.

Rotary valve assembly for coolant control valve and coolant control valve with rotary valve assembly

A coolant control valve, including: a housing with a first port and a second port; a primary rotary valve disposed within the housing and including a primary body; and a secondary rotary valve disposed within the housing and including a secondary body. The primary rotary valve and the secondary rotary valve are rotatable around the axis of rotation by at least one actuator to a first configuration. In a first configuration of the primary rotary valve and the secondary rotary valve around the axis of rotation: a first straight line, orthogonal to the axis of rotation, passes through the primary body and the first port; and a second straight line, orthogonal to the axis of rotation and co-planar with the first straight line, passes through the secondary body and the second port.

Rotary valve assembly for coolant control valve and coolant control valve with rotary valve assembly

A coolant control valve, including: a housing with a first port and a second port; a primary rotary valve disposed within the housing and including a primary body; and a secondary rotary valve disposed within the housing and including a secondary body. The primary rotary valve and the secondary rotary valve are rotatable around the axis of rotation by at least one actuator to a first configuration. In a first configuration of the primary rotary valve and the secondary rotary valve around the axis of rotation: a first straight line, orthogonal to the axis of rotation, passes through the primary body and the first port; and a second straight line, orthogonal to the axis of rotation and co-planar with the first straight line, passes through the secondary body and the second port.

In-davit run kits and methods for lifeboats

In general, one aspect disclosed features an in-davit run kit for a lifeboat, the kit comprising: a water container comprising a first connector; a hose configured to connect with the first connector; and a second connector configured to connect to the hose, wherein the second connector is in fluid communication with a water cooling system of the lifeboat; wherein the in-davit run kit allows a water pump of the lifeboat to draw water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.

In-davit run kits and methods for lifeboats

In general, one aspect disclosed features an in-davit run kit for a lifeboat, the kit comprising: a water container comprising a first connector; a hose configured to connect with the first connector; and a second connector configured to connect to the hose, wherein the second connector is in fluid communication with a water cooling system of the lifeboat; wherein the in-davit run kit allows a water pump of the lifeboat to draw water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.

Ball valve with multi-angular sealing for coolant control regulator
11698140 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A coolant control regulator assembly that comprises a plurality of modular housings, an actuator, and a plurality of ball valves. The actuator is operatively connected to at least one of the plurality of modular housings. Each of the modular housings comprises an internal cavity, at least one inlet port, and at least one outlet port. Further, each of the internal cavities includes one of the plurality of ball valves positioned therein. At least one of the plurality of ball valves comprises a plurality of apertures that are configured to align with the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port in certain rotational positions.

Ball valve with multi-angular sealing for coolant control regulator
11698140 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A coolant control regulator assembly that comprises a plurality of modular housings, an actuator, and a plurality of ball valves. The actuator is operatively connected to at least one of the plurality of modular housings. Each of the modular housings comprises an internal cavity, at least one inlet port, and at least one outlet port. Further, each of the internal cavities includes one of the plurality of ball valves positioned therein. At least one of the plurality of ball valves comprises a plurality of apertures that are configured to align with the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port in certain rotational positions.

Coolant circuit for a drive device and method for operating a coolant circuit
11549765 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A coolant circuit for a drive device. It includes a first coolant sub-circuit and a second coolant sub-circuit, in each of which a device to be temperature-controlled is arranged and which are fluidically connected to one another via at least one connecting valve, wherein at least one coolant pump is provided in each of the two coolant sub-circuits, which is designed in at least one of the coolant sub-circuits as a fluid pump having variable delivery direction. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for operating a coolant circuit for a drive device.

Cooling circuit for a motor vehicle
11692474 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A cooling circuit for a vehicle includes at least one pump (10) and a plurality of branches (12, 14) for circulation of a cooling fluid. At least one branch (12) includes a flow rate limiter (24) with a valve (28), the flow rate limiter including a body (26) in which is mounted a valve (28) mobile between a first position in which it delimits a first fluid passage section (S2) at the outlet of the limiter and a second position in which it delimits a second fluid passage section (S3) in the limiter, the second section being smaller than the first section. The valve is biased into its first position and configured to be moved from the first position to the second position when the fluid flow rate at the inlet of the limiter exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Cooling circuit for a motor vehicle
11692474 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A cooling circuit for a vehicle includes at least one pump (10) and a plurality of branches (12, 14) for circulation of a cooling fluid. At least one branch (12) includes a flow rate limiter (24) with a valve (28), the flow rate limiter including a body (26) in which is mounted a valve (28) mobile between a first position in which it delimits a first fluid passage section (S2) at the outlet of the limiter and a second position in which it delimits a second fluid passage section (S3) in the limiter, the second section being smaller than the first section. The valve is biased into its first position and configured to be moved from the first position to the second position when the fluid flow rate at the inlet of the limiter exceeds a predetermined threshold.