US3715001A
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Engine cooling system for vehicles
Assignee: McQuay Perfex Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-04
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-06-04
Abstract
Abstract This invention comprises a self-contained engine cooling system for a vehicle. This cooling system has a housing with an air inlet near the top of the housing and an air outlet located below the air inlet in a generally vertical direction. A radiator and one or more air circulators for moving air past the radiator are located within the housing and between the air inlet and air outlet. This self-contained engine cooling system is adaptable particularly for behind the cab mounting on trucks and similar vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 H Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/005; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00357; B60H1/00378; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A self-contained engine cooling system using air as a coolant and adapted for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: self-contained housing means for said cooling system, said housing means being structurally independent of the body of said vehicle; means for mounting said housing to said vehicle; ingress means for the air near the top of said housing means; egress means located in a generally vertical direction below said ingress means; radiator means located within said housing means and traversing the flow of said air within said housing means; connecting means for connecting fluid lines containing heat exchange fluid to and from said radiator; and air circulating means within said housing means for pulling said air through said ingress meanS and forcing said air out said egress means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A self-contained engine cooling system using air as a coolant and adapted for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: self-contained housing means for said cooling system, said housing means being structurally independent of the body of said vehicle; means for mounting said housing to said vehicle; ingress means for the air near the top of said housing means; egress means located in a generally vertical direction below said ingress means; radiator means located within said housing means and traversing the flow of said air within said housing means; connecting means for connecting fluid lines containing heat exchange fluid to and from said radiator; and air circulating means within said housing means for pulling said air through said ingress meanS and forcing said air out said egress means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A self-contained engine cooling system using air as a coolant and adapted for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: self-contained housing means for said cooling system, said housing means being structurally independent of the body of said vehicle; means for mounting said housing to said vehicle; ingress means for the air near the top of said housing means; egress means located in a generally vertical direction below said ingress means; radiator means located within said housing means and traversing the flow of said air within said housing means; connecting means for connecting fluid lines containing heat exchange fluid to and from said radiator; and air circulating means within said housing means for pulling said air through said ingress meanS and forcing said air out said egress means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A self-contained engine cooling system using air as a coolant and adapted for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: self-contained housing means for said cooling system, said housing means being structurally independent of the body of said vehicle; means for mounting said housing to said vehicle; ingress means for the air near the top of said housing means; egress means located in a generally vertical direction below said ingress means; radiator means located within said housing means and traversing the flow of said air within said housing means; connecting means for connecting fluid lines containing heat exchange fluid to and from said radiator; and air circulating means within said housing means for pulling said air through said ingress meanS and forcing said air out said egress means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said self-contained housing means is elongated and extends in a generally vertical direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said ingress means includes an air scoop for directing said air into said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as claimed in claim 3 in which said air scoop has an opening facing forwardly of said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said egress means has an opening facing rearwardly of said vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said radiator means includes a radiator mounted diagonally with the vertical direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said air circulating means includes at least one fan located near said ingress means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 in which said air circulating means includes at least one fan located near said egress means for directing said air rearwardly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a truck tractor having a chassis frame, an engine and body including a cab, the improvement being an engine cooling system comprising: a self-contained housing for said engine cooling system, said housing being structurally independent of said body and frame; means for mounting said housing on said truck tractor, behind said cab; a first opening in said housing near the top of said housing providing an air inlet; a second opening in said housing near the bottom of said housing providing an air outlet; at least one radiator mounted in said housing between said first opening and said second opening; and at least one air circulating device for forcing air into said first opening through said radiator and out through said second opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a truck tractor having a chassis frame, an engine and body including a cab, the improvement being an engine cooling system comprising: a self-contained housing for said engine cooling system, said housing being structurally independent of said body and frame; means for mounting said housing on said truck tractor, behind said cab; a first opening in said housing near the top of said housing providing an air inlet; a second opening in said housing near the bottom of said housing providing an air outlet; at least one radiator mounted in said housing between said first opening and said second opening; and at least one air circulating device for forcing air into said first opening through said radiator and out through said second opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 in which said radiator is mounted with the periphery sealed to said housing so that substantially all of said air is directed through said radiator.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 in which said radiator is mounted diagonally from the side of said housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |