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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Walter Rau, Mannheim, DE;
Scott Schlicker, Ferndale, MI (US);
Ray Ballou, Livonia, MI (US);
Eric Sattler, Trenton, MI (US);
Douglas Shearin, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Assignee:
BASF Corporation, Mt. Olive, NJ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02F 7/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02F 7/00 ;
Abstract
The invention relates to an oil pan module ( ) for internal combustion engines ( ) and to a process for making such a part by injection molding. The oil pan module ( ) is fastened to the housing ( ) of the internal combustion engine ( ) and holds the lubricating oil supply ( ). Integrated with oil pan module ( ) are parts ( ) of the oil circulation system. Oil pan module ( ) consists of a polyamide-based thermoplastic material reinforced with glass fibers and/or mineral matter.