Patent ID: 7980076
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: F02B,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A condensate extractor assembly for collecting and evacuating condensate from a charge air cooler in an internal combustion engine assembly, the internal combustion engine assembly including an air intake system in fluid communication with the charge air cooler, the air intake system including an intake manifold in fluid communication with a throttle body, the condensate extractor assembly comprising: a sump member configured to integrate with the charge air cooler and adapted to collect condensate from the charge air cooler; and a hose member having a first end in fluid communication with the sump member and a second end configured to fluidly communicate with the intake manifold, wherein the hose member is configured to evacuate condensate from the sump member and distribute it to the intake manifold; and wherein the sump member includes a sump base defining a sump volume configured to accumulate condensate therein, a line extension protruding from the sump base and configured to fluidly couple the sump volume to the first end of the hose member, and a sump cap operatively attached to the sump base, the sump cap defining at least one fluid aperture therethrough, and wherein the at least one fluid aperture is configured to fluidly communicate the sump volume with the charge air cooler.