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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01MLUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING
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    • F01M13/022Crankcase ventilating or breathing by means of additional source of positive or negative pressure of negative pressure using engine inlet suction
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01MLUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01MLUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING
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    • F01M13/04Crankcase ventilating or breathing having means for purifying air before leaving crankcase, e.g. removing oil
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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  • This invention relates to a novel and useful crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines.
  • the vent assembly of the instant invention includes a closed reservoir having an inlet opening in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from the crankcase and the reservoir also includes an outlet opening in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intakemanifold of the same internal combustion engine.
  • the vent assembly of the instant invention also includes a float valve assembly operatively associated with the outlet opening in the reservoir and automatically operable for closing the outlet opening in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in the reservoir beyond a given point.
  • the float valve is provided in order to prevent oil from being discharged from the reservoir through the outlet opening in the event the reservoir is filled. If the float valve were not provided and the outlet opening of the reservoir were in constant communication with the intake manifold of the associated internal combustion engine, if that engine was a diesel engine, there would be a tendency for the excess oil being discharged from the oil reservoir and into the intake manifold of the engine to cause the diesel engine to run away.
  • the reservoir is also provided with pressure and relief valves for venting the reservoir to the ambient atmosphere in the event either excess vacuum or pressure is formed within the reservoir.
  • the main object of this invention is to provide a crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines which will be capable of effecting a slight vacuum in the crankcase of the internal combustion engine even though the internal combustion engine, without the benefit of the vent assembly of the instant invention, has a tendency to build up pressure in the crankcase.
  • a further object of this invention is to provide a vent assembly capable ofeffecting a slight vacuum in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine and yet preventing oil saturated fumes. from reaching the air intake of the engine by which the vacuum in the crankcase is effected.
  • a final object of this invention to' be specifically enumerated herein is to provide a crankcase vent assembly in accordance with the preceding objects which will conform to conventional forms of manufacture, be of simple construction and easy to install so as to provide a device that will be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in installation.
  • FIGURE 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a portion of a diesel internal combustion engine shown with the crankcase vent assembly of the instant invention operatively mounted thereon;
  • FIGURE 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken substantially upon a plane passing through the longituidnal center line of the reservoir of the vent assembly;
  • FIGURE 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken sub stantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of FIGURE 2.
  • the numeral 10 generally designates a diesel internal combustion engine including an intake manifold '12 and a crankcase breather pipe 14.
  • the crankcase vent assembly of the instant invention is generally referred to by the reference numeral 16 and comprises a closed reservoir or housing .18 including an inlet fitting 20 and an outlet fitting 22 which are each communicated with the interior of the upper portion of the reservoir 18.
  • the inlet fitting has one end of a conduit 24 secured thereto and the other end of the conduit 24 is communicated with the crankcase breather pipe 14 by means of a control valve assembly 26.
  • the outlet fitting 22 comprises one end of a conduit 28 whose other end is communicated wiht the interior of the intake manifold 12.
  • a float assembly generally referred to by the reference numeral 30 including a float member 32 is supported in the housing 18 by means of upper and lower vertical pins 34 and 36.
  • the pin 36 is reciprocable in a blind bore 38 formed in an upstanding boss 40 secured to the inner surface of the bottom wall 42 of the housing 18 while the pin 34 is reciprocable through an apertured brace 44 mounted in the end portion of the conduit 28 which projects down into the upper end of the housing 18.
  • the pin 34 includes a generally conical valve head 46 which is ,seatingly receivable in the lower end of the conduit 28 projecting into the housing 18. Accordingly, it may be seen that upon upward movement of the .float member 32 the inlet end of the conduit 28 will be closed by means of a valve head 46.. V
  • the inlet fitting 24 includes a vertically disposed portion 48 disposed within the housing 18 and the portion 48 has a plurality of apertures Stl formed therein.
  • the lower discharge end of the vertical portion 48 may or may not be closed as desired but it will be appreciated that oil saturated fumes being drawn into the reservoir through the fitting 22 by means of the vacuum formed in the reservoir 18 will be drawn outwardly through the openings or apertures 50. Accordingly, the fluid flow of fumes passing through the vertical portion 48 of the fitting 22 will be modified in a manner to enable the oil particleswithin the fumes to be precipitated out. The oil particles will then fall to the bottom of the reservoir 13 and collect in the reservoir 18. i
  • the reservoir 18 includes a liquid outlet pipe 54 which opens upwardly through the bottom 42 of the reservoir 18 and may be utilized to drain off accumulated .oil from the reservoir 18. s
  • the reservoir 18 also includes pressure and vacuum relief valve assemblies generally referred to by the reference numerals 58 and 60 respectively which are utilized to vent the interior of the reservoir 18 to the ambient atmosphere in the event of an excessive increase or decrease of pressure within the reservoir 18.
  • a vacuum is formed in the reservoir 18 by means of the conduit 28 which communicates the interior of the reservoir 18 with the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine It).
  • the conduit 28 which communicates the interior of the reservoir 18 with the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine It.
  • the oil particles in the fumes are precipitated out and collect in the bottom of the reservoir 18.
  • the vacuum relief valve assembly 6t? will be actuated to relieve the excess vacuum condition within the reservoir 13.
  • the maintaining of a slight partial vacuum within the crankcase of the internal combustion engine 16 will of course lessen the seepage of lubricating oil past inefficient gasket-s and through other small openings outwardly of the crankcase.
  • the flow valve assembly 39 will close the inlet end of the conduit 28 thereby terminating communication of the reservoir 18 with the intake manifold 12.
  • the pressure within the crankcase of the internal combustion engine It might become excessive and in this instance the pressure relief valve assembly 58 Will be actuated to relieve the excess pressure condition.
  • a crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines comprising a closed reservoir in-- cluding an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir means including means communicated with the interior thereof and operative to prevent an excessive build-up of pressure as well as an excessive drop of air pressure in said reservoir relative to the pressure of the ambient atmosphere.
  • a crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines comprising a closed reservoir including an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes and from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir including float valve means operatively associated with said outlet for closing the same in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in said reservoir beyond a given point, a pressure relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon an increase of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
  • I 4 The combination of claim 3 including a vacuum relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon a reduction of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
  • a crankcase bent assembly for internal combustion engines comprising a closed reservoir includingan inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated With the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, including a vacuum relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon a reduction of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
  • a crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines comprising a closed reservoir including an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an up per portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir including float valve means operatively associated with said outlet for closing t e same in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in said reservoir beyond a given point, a pressure relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon an increase of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point, said reservoir including a a liquid outlet opening formed in a lower portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable collection tank.

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3 0 H L F I i: I: I; 1 w m United States PatentO 3,179,097 VENT VALVE FORPREVENTING EXCESS CRANKCASE PRESSURE R VACUUM William E. Jackson, R0. Box 1294', Rockport, Tex.
Filed June 4,1963, fler. No. 285,424 8 Claims. (Cl. 123119) This invention relates to a novel and useful crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines. The vent assembly of the instant invention includes a closed reservoir having an inlet opening in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from the crankcase and the reservoir also includes an outlet opening in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intakemanifold of the same internal combustion engine.
By providing such a closed reservoir, the tendency of any build up of pressure Within the crankcase of an internal combustion engine is reduced and any oil having a tendency to be thrown out of the crankcase vent pipe of the internal combustion engine may be trapped within the closed reservoir.
The vent assembly of the instant invention also includes a float valve assembly operatively associated with the outlet opening in the reservoir and automatically operable for closing the outlet opening in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in the reservoir beyond a given point. The float valve is provided in order to prevent oil from being discharged from the reservoir through the outlet opening in the event the reservoir is filled. If the float valve were not provided and the outlet opening of the reservoir were in constant communication with the intake manifold of the associated internal combustion engine, if that engine was a diesel engine, there would be a tendency for the excess oil being discharged from the oil reservoir and into the intake manifold of the engine to cause the diesel engine to run away.
In addition to being provided with a float valve for automatically closing the outlet opening of the reservoir, the reservoir is also provided with pressure and relief valves for venting the reservoir to the ambient atmosphere in the event either excess vacuum or pressure is formed within the reservoir.
The main object of this invention is to provide a crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines which will be capable of effecting a slight vacuum in the crankcase of the internal combustion engine even though the internal combustion engine, without the benefit of the vent assembly of the instant invention, has a tendency to build up pressure in the crankcase.
A further object of this invention is to provide a vent assembly capable ofeffecting a slight vacuum in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine and yet preventing oil saturated fumes. from reaching the air intake of the engine by which the vacuum in the crankcase is effected.
A final object of this invention to' be specifically enumerated herein is to provide a crankcase vent assembly in accordance with the preceding objects which will conform to conventional forms of manufacture, be of simple construction and easy to install so as to provide a device that will be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in installation.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the ac- 3,179,fl9? Patented Apr. 20,1965
"rice companyiug drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
FIGURE 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a portion of a diesel internal combustion engine shown with the crankcase vent assembly of the instant invention operatively mounted thereon;
FIGURE 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken substantially upon a plane passing through the longituidnal center line of the reservoir of the vent assembly; and
FIGURE 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken sub stantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of FIGURE 2. r
Referring now more specifically to the drawings, the numeral 10 generally designates a diesel internal combustion engine including an intake manifold '12 and a crankcase breather pipe 14.
The crankcase vent assembly of the instant invention is generally referred to by the reference numeral 16 and comprises a closed reservoir or housing .18 including an inlet fitting 20 and an outlet fitting 22 which are each communicated with the interior of the upper portion of the reservoir 18. The inlet fitting has one end of a conduit 24 secured thereto and the other end of the conduit 24 is communicated with the crankcase breather pipe 14 by means of a control valve assembly 26. The outlet fitting 22 comprises one end of a conduit 28 whose other end is communicated wiht the interior of the intake manifold 12.
A float assembly generally referred to by the reference numeral 30 including a float member 32 is supported in the housing 18 by means of upper and lower vertical pins 34 and 36. The pin 36 is reciprocable in a blind bore 38 formed in an upstanding boss 40 secured to the inner surface of the bottom wall 42 of the housing 18 while the pin 34 is reciprocable through an apertured brace 44 mounted in the end portion of the conduit 28 which projects down into the upper end of the housing 18. The pin 34 includes a generally conical valve head 46 which is ,seatingly receivable in the lower end of the conduit 28 projecting into the housing 18. Accordingly, it may be seen that upon upward movement of the .float member 32 the inlet end of the conduit 28 will be closed by means of a valve head 46.. V
The inlet fitting 24 includes a vertically disposed portion 48 disposed within the housing 18 and the portion 48 has a plurality of apertures Stl formed therein. The lower discharge end of the vertical portion 48 may or may not be closed as desired but it will be appreciated that oil saturated fumes being drawn into the reservoir through the fitting 22 by means of the vacuum formed in the reservoir 18 will be drawn outwardly through the openings or apertures 50. Accordingly, the fluid flow of fumes passing through the vertical portion 48 of the fitting 22 will be modified in a manner to enable the oil particleswithin the fumes to be precipitated out. The oil particles will then fall to the bottom of the reservoir 13 and collect in the reservoir 18. i
The reservoir 18 includes a liquid outlet pipe 54 which opens upwardly through the bottom 42 of the reservoir 18 and may be utilized to drain off accumulated .oil from the reservoir 18. s
the chankcase fumes.
With attention now directed to FIGURE 3 of the drawings, it may be seen that the reservoir 18 also includes pressure and vacuum relief valve assemblies generally referred to by the reference numerals 58 and 60 respectively which are utilized to vent the interior of the reservoir 18 to the ambient atmosphere in the event of an excessive increase or decrease of pressure within the reservoir 18.
In Operation, a vacuum is formed in the reservoir 18 by means of the conduit 28 which communicates the interior of the reservoir 18 with the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine It). As fumes are drawn into the reservoir 18 from the crankcase of the internal combustion engine It) via the chankcase breather pipe 14, the oil particles in the fumes are precipitated out and collect in the bottom of the reservoir 18. If for any reason the vacuum within the reservoir 18 becomes excessive, the vacuum relief valve assembly 6t? will be actuated to relieve the excess vacuum condition within the reservoir 13. The maintaining of a slight partial vacuum within the crankcase of the internal combustion engine 16 will of course lessen the seepage of lubricating oil past inefficient gasket-s and through other small openings outwardly of the crankcase. If the level of oil-collected in the reservoir 18 should exceed a predetermined height, the flow valve assembly 39 will close the inlet end of the conduit 28 thereby terminating communication of the reservoir 18 with the intake manifold 12. In this instance, inasmuch as the reservoir 18 is in communication with the interior of the crankcase of the internal combustion engine it) by means of the conduit 24, the pressure within the crankcase of the internal combustion engine It might become excessive and in this instance the pressure relief valve assembly 58 Will be actuated to relieve the excess pressure condition.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the rinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed. I What is claimed as new is as follows:
1. A crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines, said assembly comprising a closed reservoir in-- cluding an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir means including means communicated with the interior thereof and operative to prevent an excessive build-up of pressure as well as an excessive drop of air pressure in said reservoir relative to the pressure of the ambient atmosphere.
2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said reservoir includes float valve means operatively associated with said outlet for closing the same in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in said reservoir beyond a given point. 7
3. A crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines, said assembly comprising a closed reservoir including an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes and from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir including float valve means operatively associated with said outlet for closing the same in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in said reservoir beyond a given point, a pressure relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon an increase of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
I 4. The combination of claim 3 including a vacuum relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon a reduction of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
5. The combination of claim 2 including fluid iiow modifying means in said reservoir for modifying at least a portion of the flow of fumes entering said reservoir through said inlet and separating oil particles from said fumes and allowing said particles to-fall downwardly to the bottom of said reservoir. V a
6. The combination of claim 5 wherein said reservoir includes a liquid outlet opening formed in a lower portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable collection tank.
7. A crankcase bent assembly for internal combustion engines, said assembly comprising a closed reservoir includingan inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated With the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, including a vacuum relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon a reduction of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point.
8. A crankcase vent assembly for internal combustion engines, said assembly comprising a closed reservoir including an inlet in an upper portion thereof adapted to be communicated with the interior of an internal combustion engine crankcase for receiving oil saturated fumes from said crankcase and also having an outlet in an up per portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable source of vacuum such as the intake manifold of said engine, said reservoir including float valve means operatively associated with said outlet for closing t e same in response to an increase of the height of the oil level in said reservoir beyond a given point, a pressure relief valve in an upper portion of said reservoir operable for venting said reservoir to the ambient atmosphere upon an increase of the pressure of the atmosphere within said reservoir beyond a given point, said reservoir including a a liquid outlet opening formed in a lower portion thereof adapted to be communicated with a suitable collection tank.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,116,931 Schutt 'Nov. 10, 1914 1,427,337 Tracy Aug. 29, 1922 1,484,000 Wight Feb. 19, 1924 2,404,795 Garrettson July 30, 1946

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1. A CRANKCASE VENT ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CLOSED RESERVOIR INCLUDING AN INLET IN AN UPPER PORTION THEREOF ADAPTED TO BE COMMUNICATED WITH THE INTERIOR OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CRANKCASE FOR RECEIVING OIL SATURATED FUMES FROM SAID CRANKCASE AND ALSO HAVING AN OUTLET IN AN UPPER PORTION THEREOF ADAPTED TO BE COMMUNICATED WITH A SUITABLE SOURCE OF VACUUM SUCH AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF SAID ENGINE, SAID RESERVOIR MEANS INCLUDING MEANS COMMUNICATED WITH THE INTERIOR THEROF AND OPERATIVE TO PREVENT AN EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE AS WELL AS AN EXCESSIVE DROP OF AIR PRESSURE IN SAID RESERVOIR RELATIVE TO THE PRESSURE OF THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE.
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US4580543A (en) * 1984-03-02 1986-04-08 Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Ventilator for internal combustion engine
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