Abstract:
The present invention relates to a rotatable cover which can be screwed or plugged on and is to be fastened on a stationary connection of a motor vehicle radiator or compensator reservoir of cooling and heating systems. The cover has a screw or plug cap and/or swivel cap and a rotatable engagement part in which a valve in the form of a combined overpressure/underpressure unit is arranged concentrically. The valve has a sealing member which produces a sealing connection with the stationary connection when the cover is applied. When the cover is positioned on the stationary connection, it is possible to prevent by means of a temperature-related control member removal, such as unscrewing or twisting of the cover. The temperature-related control member or a coupling part actuated by means of the temperature-related control member can be moved substantially radially between a coupling position and a release position. Consequently, a cover is produced which cannot be removed in cooling systems in which the temperature is still excessive, but which can be removed only when the excessive temperature has fallen completely, the cover nevertheless having a space-saving structure.
Abstract:
A safety cap, particularly for cooling liquid circuits of i.c. engines for motorvehicles, comprising an inner cover to be screwed onto a circuit filler and bearing a body axially and sealingly engageable within the filler. The body is hollow and carries a thermostatic actuator, and the inner cover is substantially completely surrounded by an outer cover which is movable, by means of the thermostatic actuator, from a torsionally coupled position to a torsionally uncoupled position relative to the inner cover.
Abstract:
A vessel for a fluid, the vessel having a filling opening and a cap removably mounted on the vessel for closing the filling opening, the filling opening being defined by a tubular conduit having a vent port located in its wall, the cap including an elongate sealing member which is axially insertable into the conduit, the sealing member carrying a circumferentially extending main seal for providing sealing engagement between axially extending opposed faces of the conduit wall and the sealing member, the sealing member being axially movably mounted on the vessel for axial movement between a first axially static position whereat the main seal resides at an inner location relative to the vent port to sealingly isolate the vent port from the interior of the vessel and to a second axially static position whereat the main seal resides at an outer location relative to the vent port to permit direct fluid communication between the vent port and the interior of the vessel.
Abstract:
In order to attach a radiator cap 1 by means of a bayonet lock 4, 5 at a radiator neck 2 and to be able herein to install a completely assembled pressure relief valve 35 and vacuum relief valve 40 at the radiator cap 2, a lifting counterpart curved surface 23 is provided so as to be spaced axially from each bayonet engaging curved surface 5. In addition a counterpart cam 26 is at least indirectly connected with each bayonet cam 4, especially if it is manufactured in one piece, which counterpart cam in connection with the lifting counterpart curved surface 23 causes the necessary lifting of the radiator cap 1 counter to the installation direction when the radiator cap 1 is opened. Furthermore, the lifting counterpart curved surface 23 is expediently fastened at plastic part, according to one embodiment of the invention, constituting the stub or neck of a compensation vessel or container 45. This stub is preferably fabricated to form one piece with the vessel 45 . This need however only be the inner portion 44 of the stub 2, which is complemented by an outer radiator neck portion 46 or 47 so as to form the radiator neck 2.
Abstract:
A thermally locking radiator cap for fitting on the filler neck flange of an automotive radiator, which prevents the radiator cap from becoming detached from the filler neck flange when the radiator is hot. The cap uses a bi-metallic strip captured on the top surface of the radiator cap and having an end which goes through the opening of the radiator cap and engages the filler neck flange to lock the cap in place. Colors are placed on the bi-metallic strip adjacent to a window at the top of the radiator cap so that when the bi-metallic strip moves as a result of expansion, the colors change to indicate that the cap is either locked or free.
Abstract:
In a liquid cooling system for an internal combustion engine, an expansion tank which is of a design comparable to that of the expansion tank of a domestic heating system is provided on the engine block with a jacket so that an expansion tank located at the highest point of the cooling system becomes unnecessary. A simple filler neck with a cap having a pressure relief valve and a vacuum valve is provided on the cooler for refilling cooling liquid.
Abstract:
A radiator for an automotive engine has a filler neck having a coolant pass therein. The filler neck has both an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member so that the coolant pass is formed between the inner surface of the outer tubular member and the outer surface of the inner tubular member. The coolant pass is connected with a connecting pipe in order to introduce the coolant within the coolant pass toward the connecting pipe. The coolant introduced into the connecting pipe is, then, flows toward a reserve tank.Since all coolant flowing toward the connecting pipe is orientated its vector while passing through the coolant pass, the coolant can be introduced into the connecting pipe smoothly.
Abstract:
A sealed accumulator is positioned at a location remote from the conventional pressurized liquid cooling system of an internal combustion engine. An overflow conduit communicates between a high point in the system and the accumulator. A make-up conduit communicates between the accumulator and a low point in the system. A normally closed pressure valve, opening in response to system pressure exceeding a predetermined value, is in series with the overflow conduit. In series with the make-up conduit, is a normally closed one-way check valve. Minimum and maximum pressures within the accumulator are regulated respective relief valves. Optionally, a vent valve is installed at a high point for escape of air as coolant is introduced into the system.
Abstract:
A sealed accumulator is positioned at a location remote from the conventional pressurized liquid cooling system of an internal combustion engine. An overflow conduit communicates between a high point in the system and the accumulator. A make-up conduit communicates between the accumulator and a low point in the system. A normally closed pressure valve, opening in response to system pressure exceeding a predetermined value, is in series with the overflow conduit. In series with the make-up conduit, is a normally closed one-way check valve. Minimum and maximum pressures within the accumulator are regulated respective relief valves. Optionally, a vent valve is installed at a high point for escape of air as coolant is introduced into the system.
Abstract:
A method and a device for testing the tightness of an engine is based on measurement of the gas leakage from at least one combustion chamber of the engine into the cooling system by means of a measuring apparatus (5) which preferably is of pressure sensing type and which is connectable in that way that it communicates with the interior of the cooling system.