Patent ID: 6193895
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B01D,F01P

Abstract:
A multipurpose vehicle coolant recycling device comprising:pump for pumping coolant through said recycling device;processing tank for receiving used coolant;fresh coolant tank for receiving fresh coolant;filter for removing particulates from coolant;coolant outlet hose constructed for attachment to a cooling system of a motor vehicle;coolant inlet hose constructed for attachment to a cooling system of a motor vehicle;plurality of control valves for directing flow of coolant through said recycling device, said plurality of control valves adjustable between a first configuration, a second configuration, a third configuration, and a fourth configuration;said first configuration is constructed for directing coolant from said fresh coolant tank through said pump and through said coolant outlet hose, and directing coolant from a cooling system of a motor vehicle through said coolant inlet hose and into said processing tank;said second configuration is constructed for directing coolant from said processing tank, through said pump, said filter, said coolant outlet hose, and into a cooling system of a motor vehicle, and directing coolant from a cooling system of a motor vehicle through said coolant inlet hose and into said processing tank;said third configuration is constructed for directing coolant from said processing tank, through said pump, said filter, and into said processing tank; andsaid fourth configuration is constructed for directing coolant from said processing tank, through said pump, and into said fresh coolant tank.