20240035404. CYLINDER BLOCK BAFFLE FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM CRANKCASE GASSES simplified abstract (FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)
CYLINDER BLOCK BAFFLE FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM CRANKCASE GASSES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Erzabeth J. Holcombe of Northville MI (US)
Joshua D. Simon of Sylvania OH (US)
Theodore Beyer of Howell MI (US)
Christopher K. Palazzolo of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Louis Van Hout of Berkley MI (US)
John Mcnally of Garden City MI (US)
CYLINDER BLOCK BAFFLE FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM CRANKCASE GASSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035404 titled 'CYLINDER BLOCK BAFFLE FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM CRANKCASE GASSES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an oil separation baffle that is installed in the oil gallery of an internal combustion engine. The baffle consists of a lower section with a bottom wall and side window openings, and an upper section with ribs extending horizontally between the front and rear side walls. The crankcase gasses enter through the side window openings, pass through the lower section, and then through the top opening. The ribs in the upper section are vertically spaced apart and separate smaller oil particles from the gasses, while the bottom wall separates larger oil droplets. The separated oil is returned to the crankcase.
- The oil separation baffle is mounted in the oil gallery of an internal combustion engine.
- The baffle includes a lower section with a bottom wall and side window openings.
- Crankcase gasses flow into the side window openings, through the lower section, and through the top opening.
- An upper section of the baffle consists of ribs extending horizontally between the front and rear side walls.
- The ribs are vertically spaced apart and extend from one wall of the oil gallery to the other, creating openings between the distal end of each rib and the walls.
- The bottom wall separates larger oil droplets, while the ribs separate smaller oil particles from the crankcase gasses.
- The separated oil is returned to the crankcase.
Potential Applications
- Internal combustion engines in various industries, such as automotive, marine, and power generation.
- Any application where oil separation from crankcase gasses is required, such as compressors or other machinery with oil lubrication systems.
Problems Solved
- Prevents oil from being carried over with crankcase gasses, reducing oil consumption and emissions.
- Improves the efficiency and performance of internal combustion engines by maintaining proper oil levels and reducing oil contamination.
Benefits
- Reduces oil consumption and emissions, leading to environmental benefits.
- Extends the lifespan of the engine by preventing oil contamination.
- Improves the efficiency and performance of the engine by maintaining proper oil levels.
- Can be easily integrated into existing internal combustion engines without significant modifications.
Original Abstract Submitted
an oil separation baffle is mounted in an oil gallery of an internal combustion engine. a lower section includes a bottom wall and side window openings. crankcase gasses flow into the side window openings, through the lower section, and through the top opening. an upper section includes a plurality of ribs extending horizontally between a front side wall of the upper section and a rear side wall of the upper section. the plurality of ribs are vertically spaced apart from each other and extend from a first wall of the oil gallery toward a second wall of the oil gallery to an opening defined between a distal end of the rib and the other of the first and second walls of the oil gallery. the bottom planar wall separates larger oil droplets and the ribs separate smaller oil particles from the crankcase gasses and return the oil to the crankcase.
