Patent ID: 7343885
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: F01M

Abstract:
1. A crankcase ventilation system for a reciprocating internal combustion engine, comprising: an exhaust outlet; a collector for gathering gases from an engine crankcase; and an eductor connected to said collector and to said exhaust outlet, with said eductor comprising: a generally tubular body extending into an exhaust passage of said exhaust outlet, with said generally tubular body having a central passage; a discharge port defined at an inner end of said central passage; a cleanout port defined at an outer end of the central passage; and a receiver port communicating with said central passage, with said receiver port being positioned between said discharge port and said cleanout port, and with said receiver port being connected with said collector, so that crankcases gases will be drawn through said eductor and discharged into exhaust flowing through the exhaust outlet.