Locomotive Air Compressor Crankcase with Oil Drain Valve
First Claim
1. A crankcase for a locomotive air compressor comprising:
- a body defining an interior space and comprising a port in fluid communication with the interior space of the body;
a valve receiving portion adjacent to and surrounding the port; and
an oil drain valve engaged with the valve receiving portion and having a flow passageway in fluid communication with the port.
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Abstract
A crankcase for a locomotive air compressor including a body defining an interior space, a port in fluid communication with the interior space of the body, a valve receiving portion adjacent to and surrounding the port, and an oil drain valve engaged with the valve receiving portion and having a flow passageway in fluid communication with the port. The oil drain valve has an open position and a closed position, such that the oil drain valve in the open position allows oil to flow from the interior space of the body through the flow passageway, and the oil drain valve in the closed position prevents the flow of oil from the interior space of the body through the flow passageway. A method for installing a locomotive air compressor having the crankcase and oil drain valve is also disclosed.
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18 Claims
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1. A crankcase for a locomotive air compressor comprising:
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a body defining an interior space and comprising a port in fluid communication with the interior space of the body; a valve receiving portion adjacent to and surrounding the port; and an oil drain valve engaged with the valve receiving portion and having a flow passageway in fluid communication with the port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A crankcase for a locomotive air compressor comprising:
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a body having an interior space and comprising a port in fluid communication with the interior space of the body; and an oil drain valve having a flow passageway substantially aligned with the port. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for installing a compressor on a locomotive comprising the steps of:
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providing a compressor for a locomotive, wherein the compressor has a crankcase comprising a body defining an interior space, a port in fluid communication with the interior space of the body, a valve receiving portion adjacent to and surrounding the port, and an oil drain valve engaged with the valve receiving portion and having a flow passageway in fluid communication with the port; adding oil to the crankcase; and installing the compressor on a compressor platform located on the locomotive. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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