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US3939807A
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Engine temperature control system
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1974-11-25
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-11-25
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an internal combustion engine including a cooling system having a first coolant jacket portion for cooling the engine in the vicinity of the engine cylinder and a second coolant jacket portion from which the coolant is discharged. Flow of coolant from the first coolant jacket portion to the second coolant jacket portion is selectively controlled by a thermostatic valve which includes a temperature responsive element which is mounted in heat exchanging relationship with an engine block member at least partially defining a cylinder and which is operable to afford coolant flow from the first coolant jacket portion to the second coolant jacket portion when the temperature of the block member is above a predetermined level.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H. Eichinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:02
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P3/00; F01P3/20; F01P3/202; F01P7/00; F01P7/14; F02; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/02; F02B2075/022; F02B2075/025; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045; F02F; F02F7/00; F02F7/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and a cooling system including a coolant jacket having a first portion for cooling a first part of said engine and a second portion for cooling a second part of said engine, means for supplying coolant to said first coolant jacket portion, a discharge conduit connected to said second coolant jacket portion for discharging coolant from said second coolant jacket portion, a normally closed valve connecting said first and second coolant jacket portions, and means including a temperature responsive element in direct contact with said block member and operably connected to said valve for opening said valve to afford flow of the coolant from said first coolant jacket portion to said second coolant jacket portion when the temperature of said engine block member is above a predetermined level, and means for preventing said valve from opening when the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and a cooling system including a coolant jacket having a first portion for cooling a first part of said engine and a second portion for cooling a second part of said engine, means for supplying coolant to said first coolant jacket portion, a discharge conduit connected to said second coolant jacket portion for discharging coolant from said second coolant jacket portion, a normally closed valve connecting said first and second coolant jacket portions, and means including a temperature responsive element in direct contact with said block member and operably connected to said valve for opening said valve to afford flow of the coolant from said first coolant jacket portion to said second coolant jacket portion when the temperature of said engine block member is above a predetermined level, and means for preventing said valve from opening when the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 wherein said coolant supply means comprises an engine driven pump, and wherein said means for preventing opening of said valve includes a spring for maintaining said valve in a closed position irrespective of the coolant flow supplied to said first coolant jacket portion by said pump, so long as the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined temperature is about 140°F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 including a by-pass means for affording restricted coolant flow between said first coolant jacket portion and said discharge conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 including a recess in said engine block member adjacent to said wall means for receiving said temperature responsive element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 wherein said engine cylinder includes a cylindrical portion and a head portion, wherein said first engine part includes the area in the vicinity of said cylindrical portion, and wherein said second part includes the area in the vicinity of said head portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 1 including a recess in said engine block member adjacent to said wall means for receiving said temperature responsive element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 7 wherein said predetermined temperature is about 140°F.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
202 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder having a cylindrical portion and a head portion, an engine cooling system including a coolant jacket having a first portion for cooling a first part of said engine including the area in the vicinity of said cylindrical portion and having a second portion for cooling a second part of said engine including an area in the vicinity of said head portion, an engine driven pump for supplying coolant to said first coolant jacket portion, a discharge conduit connected to said second coolant jacket portion for discharging coolant from said second coolant jacket portion, a normally closed valve connecting said first and second coolant jacket portions, a temperature responsive element mounted in direct contact with said walls means and connected to said valve for opening thereof when the temperature of said engine block member adjacent to said wall means is above a predetermined level, and a spring for maintaining said valve in closed position irrespective of the coolant flow supplied to said first coolant jacket portion by said pump so long as the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
202 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder having a cylindrical portion and a head portion, an engine cooling system including a coolant jacket having a first portion for cooling a first part of said engine including the area in the vicinity of said cylindrical portion and having a second portion for cooling a second part of said engine including an area in the vicinity of said head portion, an engine driven pump for supplying coolant to said first coolant jacket portion, a discharge conduit connected to said second coolant jacket portion for discharging coolant from said second coolant jacket portion, a normally closed valve connecting said first and second coolant jacket portions, a temperature responsive element mounted in direct contact with said walls means and connected to said valve for opening thereof when the temperature of said engine block member adjacent to said wall means is above a predetermined level, and a spring for maintaining said valve in closed position irrespective of the coolant flow supplied to said first coolant jacket portion by said pump so long as the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
135 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and a cooling system including a coolant jacket, means for supplying coolant to said coolant jacket, a discharge conduit connected to said coolant jacket for discharging coolant from said coolant jacket, a normally closed valve connecting said coolant jacket and said discharge conduit, and means including a temperature responsive element in direct contact with said block member and operably connected to said valve for opening said valve to afford flow of the coolant from said coolant jacket portion to said discharge conduit when the temperature of said engine block member is above a predetermined level, and means for preventing said valve from opening when the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and a cooling system including a coolant jacket, means for supplying coolant to said coolant jacket, a discharge conduit connected to said coolant jacket for discharging coolant from said coolant jacket, a normally closed valve connecting said coolant jacket and said discharge conduit, and means including a temperature responsive element in direct contact with said block member and operably connected to said valve for opening said valve to afford flow of the coolant from said coolant jacket portion to said discharge conduit when the temperature of said engine block member is above a predetermined level, and means for preventing said valve from opening when the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 10 wherein said predetermined temperature is about 140°F.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 10 including a by-pass means for affording restricted coolant flow between said first coolant jacket portion and said discharge conduit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
142 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and an engine cooling system including a coolant jacket, an engine driven pump for supplying coolant to said coolant jacket, a discharge conduit connected to said coolant jacket for discharging coolant from said coolant jacket, a normally closed valve connecting said coolant jacket and said discharge conduit, a temperature responsive element mounted in direct contact with said wall means and connected to said valve for opening thereof when the temperature of said engine block member adjacent to said wall means is above a predetermined level, and a spring for maintaining said valve in closed position irrespective of the coolant flow supplied to said coolant jacket by said pump so long as the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
142 words
An internal combustion engine comprising an engine block member including wall means at least partially defining an engine cylinder, and an engine cooling system including a coolant jacket, an engine driven pump for supplying coolant to said coolant jacket, a discharge conduit connected to said coolant jacket for discharging coolant from said coolant jacket, a normally closed valve connecting said coolant jacket and said discharge conduit, a temperature responsive element mounted in direct contact with said wall means and connected to said valve for opening thereof when the temperature of said engine block member adjacent to said wall means is above a predetermined level, and a spring for maintaining said valve in closed position irrespective of the coolant flow supplied to said coolant jacket by said pump so long as the temperature of said engine block member is below said predetermined level.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
An internal combustion engine according to claim 13 wherein said predetermined temperature is about 140°F.
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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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |