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Automotive coolant pumping system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5128135
This patent describes a device for replacing the engine driven pumping system of an automotive engine for circulating liquid coolant through an engine with independently driven pumping means (by attaching) attachable to the existing engine coolant intakes. It comprises an integral means including an inlet pipe for attaching to the coolant outlet of a radiator, the manifold means also including at least one outlet coolant pipe and bracket means on the ends of the outlet pipe for attachment to and support from the coolant intake of the engine, a pump incorporated in and supported by the manifold means, the pump being arranged to impel liquid coolant flow from the inlet pipe to the outlet pipe, and an electric motor coupled to the pump for driving the pump independent of engine operations.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-91-160419; NOV-91-022018
Patent Number(s):
US 4996952; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-407987
OSTI ID:
5128135
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English