US4285309A
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Housing for an internal combustion engine
Assignee: Husqvarna Forest and Garden AB
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Filing: 1979-11-13
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 1999-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A housing for an internal combustion engine of the type used with portable chain saws having a cavity therein for a fuel supply and another cavity for lubricating oil. The engine housing is composed of at least an upper and a lower portion which are joined along a substantially horizontal dividing plane which is substantially parallel to the bottom plate of the lower portion of the engine housing. The dividing plane intersects the crankshaft casing of the engine whereby two separate closed cavities are formed for separately storing fuel and lubricating oil for said chain saw.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf A. G. Johansson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:11
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F02; F02B; F02B63/00; F02B63/02; F02B77/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
An engine housing for an internal combustion engine of the type used in chain saws having separate chambers for fuel and lubricating oil comprising: upper and lower portions of said engine housing that are joined along a dividing plane that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of said lower portion and intersecting the crankshaft of said engine whereby substantially closed cavities forming said chambers for said fuel and lubricating oil are created.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
An engine housing for an internal combustion engine of the type used in chain saws having separate chambers for fuel and lubricating oil comprising: upper and lower portions of said engine housing that are joined along a dividing plane that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of said lower portion and intersecting the crankshaft of said engine whereby substantially closed cavities forming said chambers for said fuel and lubricating oil are created.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 1 wherein said crankshaft case is constituted of two parts that are joined along the dividing plane intersecting said crankshaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 2 wherein said lower portion of said engine housing is box-like and said two parts of said crankshaft are disposed therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lower portion thereof is box-like and is provided with an elongated recess therein opening through said bottom plate, and a handle for said engine housing having a cylindrical-shaped lower element that is insertable in said recess for partial attachment of said handle to said engine housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 4 wherein said upper portion of said housing is box-like and is provided with a pair of recesses which open upwardly, said handle being provided with an upper additional cylindrical element adapted to be inserted in said recesses which together with said cylindrical-shaped lower element completely attaches said handle to said engine housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 5 further providing pads of resilient material on both said cylindrical-shaped lower element and said upper additional cylindrical element respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 6 wherein said cylindrical-shaped lower element is shaped as a pivot of the handle functioning in said elongated recess in said lower housing portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 7 wherein said handle is substantially U-shaped, with one of said legs forming a grip portion, while the other of said legs forms a hand shield, and said cylindrical-shaped lower element and upper additional cylindrical element being arranged at the free ends of the legs of said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 8 further comprising a grip shoulder connecting the free ends of said U-shaped handle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
An engine housing as claimed in claim 9 further comprising a substantially rectangular fan housing disposed in both the upper and lower housing portions of said engine housing, said fan housing having portions therein for collecting sawdust.
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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) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |