Patent ID: 9057340
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B22D,F01M,F02B,F02F,F05C,F16C

Abstract:
1. A cylinder block assembly comprising: a cylinder block including at least a cylinder, a crankshaft support at a bottom side of the cylinder block, the crankshaft support including a bottom surface having only a single structural frame attachment recess partially extending into the crankshaft support and substantially centrally positioned with regard to first and second lateral edges of the bottom surface, and a structural frame engaging surface positioned above a centerline of a crankshaft; and a structural frame coupled to the cylinder block and including a lateral support extending from a first structural frame exterior sidewall to a second structural frame exterior sidewall, the lateral support including a single fastener opening, and a fastener extending through the single fastener opening and the single structural frame attachment recess to couple the structural frame to the crankshaft support through only the single structural frame attachment recess.