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US 2001/0039832 A1Published application
Modular engine delivery apparatus
OwnerThomas F. Sondeyinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for delivering an engine to a dynamometer is provided with an exhaust system, coolant system, electrical system, and an engine mounting system. The systems decrease the time required to dress an engine while increasing test reliability and the number of engines that can be tested in an engine test room.
Claims20
An engine delivery system for use in testing an engine, the system comprising:
- a portable pallet for supporting an engine including a base plate and an upwardly extending frame member;
- an exhaust manifold system connected to the portable pallet, the exhaust manifold system including an adjustable exhaust connector operably connected to the engine, an exhaust collection cavity connected to the exhaust connector, a sensing device connected to the adjustable exhaust connector, and an exhaust outlet connected to the exhaust collection cavity;
- an electrical system including a boom extending over the engine and secured to the frame member, a plurality of sensors and connectors connectable to the boom, and an electrical panel;
- a coolant system connected to the base plate, the coolant system including a fluid manifold to supply coolant to and from the engine;
- and
- an engine mounting system including a pair of columns extending from the base plate and connectable to the engine, and a cradle for supporting and securing a front portion of the engine.
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An engine pallet comprising:
- a frame;
- a fluid handling system for delivering fluid to and from an engine;
- an exhaust recovery system integral with the frame;
- an engine support system;
- and
- an electrical system connected to the frame.
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A vehicle for delivering an engine to a dynamometer, the vehicle comprising:
- a base with wheels;
- a coolant handling system integral with the base, the system being operable to deliver coolant through the engine;
- an exhaust collector integral with the frame and connectable to the engine;
- and
- an engine mount operable to secure the engine.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.