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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2013
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Gary David Liimatta, Milan, MI (US);
Thomas Edward Smith, Livonia, MI (US);
Frank Acierno Valencia, Canton, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 25/06 (2006.01); F01M 13/00 (2006.01); F01M 11/06 (2006.01); F02M 25/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01M 13/00 (2013.01); F01M 11/064 (2013.01); F01M 13/0011 (2013.01); F02M 25/06 (2013.01); F01M 2013/0022 (2013.01); F02D 2250/08 (2013.01); Y02T 10/121 (2013.01);
Abstract
A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow in a conduit external to an engine.