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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 1992
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1991
Ronald L Dorski, Castalia, OH (US);
Steven F Baker, Bellevue, OH (US);
John L Turner, Sandusky, OH (US);
Brent R Behrman, Norwalk, OH (US);
Joseph L Tengowski, Norwalk, OH (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A channel type vehicle water pump drip collector provides improved efficiency and capacity and a simple installation. The internal volume enclosed by a retainer that is snap fitted onto the housing is filled with an absorbent material. Leaking coolant is soaked up, rather than puddling at the bottom of the channel. Therefore, a leak proof, welded connection is not needed. In the embodiment disclosed, a retainer for the ring is attached by flexible teeth, and the spaces between the teeth provide air vents through which absorbed coolant may gradually evaporate to the outside.