Emergency portable adjustable engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) lock-in device

Abstract

An Emergency Portable Adjustable Engine-fan Assembly (fan clutch) Lock-in device, for emergency use, when engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) fails, and vehicle, large semi-truck trailer(s) combinations are forced to stop because engine oil and coolant immediately stop being properly cooled, and cannot move on own power until repaired; this device when installed allows vehicle to drive with own engine power to nearest safe-haven or repair facility.

Claims

1: An Emergency Portable Adjustable Engine-fan Assembly (fan clutch) Lock-in Device for use with an engine comprising of an engine-fan assembly (fan clutch). Engine hub having multiple raised humps, compression disc friction ring plate covers that are held to housing by screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. The lock-in device comprising: A component mountable to engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) adapted by locking-keys placed under compression disc friction ring plate covers, and over engine hub raised humps to lock-in engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) to engine hub; said component including a top portion with a raised center positioned guide having means to with arrows for direction slide, and fit under, and between loosened compression disc friction ring plate covers, screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. The opposite end of locking-key having means to have slotted circular-fork be positioned over raised hump of engine hub, thread locker to threads of loosened screws, bolts, fasteners, etc., then retighten, locking the engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) to engine hub for continuous operation.

2. lock-in device of claim 1 further comprising: A locking-key with an angled cut, mid-point that is from side to side, both front and back acting as stops to keep in place, and stop unwanted movement.

3. lock-in device of claim 1 further comprising: The lock-key lower portion having a slotted circular fork to fit over raised hump of engine hub. Slotted fork having cushion where surfaces meet.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1-A: Front perspective of the drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1-B: Back perspective of locking-key.

[0014] FIG. 1-C: Left-side perspective of locking-key.

[0015] FIG. 1-D: Left-side section perspective of locking-key.

[0016] FIG. 2: Assembled view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] As shown in drawings, the preferred Emergency Portable Adjustable Engine-fan Assembly (fan clutch) Lock-in Device in accordance with present invention is a accomplished by three (3) locking keys (1) that are identical. Each is put into place, with the engine shut off, key removed from ignition key switch for safety, vehicle hood open, position self at back of engine-fan assembly (fan clutch), use hand to turn engine-fan (11) until two screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. (10), on compression disc friction ring plate cover (8) are over raised hump of engine hub (9), loosen screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. (10). Do not take completely out, pull compression disc friction ring plate cover (8) from housing, then take a locking- key (1) with arrows (3) directly facing self, pointing upward, slide and fit under and between loosened compression disc friction ring plate cover (8) screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. (10), the opposite end of locking-key (1) having proper alignment of slotted circular fork (4) over raised hump of engine hub (9), the apply an adequate amount of thread locker to threads of screws, bolts, fasteners, etc. (10), then tighten, repeat the same procedure with locking-keys (1) 2 and 3 on the engine-fan assembly (fan clutch).

[0018] Note: Alignment for locking keys (1) 2 and 3 is made after the first locking-key is installed.

[0019] Note: All three (3) locking-keys must be installed properly for proper operation. By hand turn engine fan (11) to make sure engine-fan assembly (fan clutch) is locked with engine-hub (9) after appropriate time for thread locker to cure, start engine, then shut off, check the device for proper fit; once satisfied device is properly installed and secure, re-start engine, drive, monitoring engine oil and coolant temperatures to nearest safe-haven, or repair facility. The device can be removed and stored for next use.

[0020] Note: This device is for emergency use only to reach safe-haven or nearest repair facility.