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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2008
Applicants:
Goran Almkvist, Lerum, SE;
Borje Grandin, Torslanda, SE;
Inventors:
Goran Almkvist, Lerum, SE;
Borje Grandin, Torslanda, SE;
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 17/02 (2006.01); F16D 3/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing.