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US9103246B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9103246-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313759745-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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An engine including a lubricated vacuum source is disclosed. In one example, engine oil entrained in gases lubricates a vacuum pump. The approach may provide for improved efficiency when generating vacuum.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An engine vacuum system, comprising: an engine including a crankcase vent and an oil separator located along the crankcase vent; and a vacuum pump in fluidic communication with the engine and a vacuum consumer, a vacuum pump inlet port in fluidic communication with a passage entering an interior of the engine, the passage absent an oil pump along its length. 2. The engine vacuum system of claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum p…
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- What does patent US9103246B2 cover?
- An engine including a lubricated vacuum source is disclosed. In one example, engine oil entrained in gases lubricates a vacuum pump. The approach may provide for improved efficiency when generating vacuum.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60T17/02. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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