Patent ID: 8826877
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: F02N,F16H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A mounting system for powertrain components requiring axial installation and radial removal thereof, comprising; a powertrain assembly comprising a cylinder block; a mounting flange integrally cast with the cylinder block and extending outwardly from an outer surface of the cylinder block; an opening extending through the mounting flange, defining a mounting flange axis, and having an inner circumference configured to axially receive a portion of a powertrain component, for support therein by the mounting flange; a plurality of bores positioned on the mounting flange and extending substantially parallel to the mounting flange axis; a fracture line formed by a fracturing process performed on the mounting flange, the fracture line extending diametrically across the mounting flange, to thereby define a separated portion and a remaining portion of the mounting flange; and fasteners to removeably attach the separated portion to the remaining portion to facilitate removal of the powertrain component from the powertrain assembly in a direction that extends radially from the mounting flange axis.