Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Cooling module for electronic engine components
- Patent Title (中): 电子发动机部件冷却模块
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Application No.: US13909647Application Date: 2013-06-04
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Publication No.: US09291097B2Publication Date: 2016-03-22
- Inventor: Stephan Roozenboom
- Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Peoria
- Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Peoria
- Agency: Miller, Matthias & Hull LLP
- Main IPC: F01P1/06
- IPC: F01P1/06 ; F02B77/11 ; F01P3/20 ; F02M25/07 ; G01F1/44

Abstract:
A multi-paneled cooling module adapted to be mounted to an engine exterior protects electronic components such as sensors and associated wiring from heat loads of the engine and/or other heat generating engine devices. The module is formed of wall and ceiling panels having a relatively high thermal conductivity, such as aluminum. The cooling module, which includes strategically situated integral coolant passages within several of its panels, is adapted to protect all enclosed electronic components, including electronic pressure sensors, an EGR valve, and all associated wiring and wiring harnesses. For example, the sensors, harnesses, and valve components associated with and proximal to an EGR venturi may be fully protected from overheating, in spite of exposure of those components to massive heat loads generated by the venturi. Finally, the cooling module may incorporate additional cooling accommodation for hydraulic oil cooling if, for example, the EGR valve is hydraulically actuated.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140352917A1 Cooling Module for Electronic Engine Components Public/Granted day:2014-12-04
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