Internal-combustion engines – Frame construction – Horizontal cylinder
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-04
2005-01-04
Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Frame construction
Horizontal cylinder
C123S1960CP, C123S1960CP
Reexamination Certificate
active
06837207
ABSTRACT:
A crankcase, and method of assembling a crankcase, of an internal combustion engine are disclosed. The crankcase includes a top including at least a first portion of a top surface of the crankcase, and a bottom including a bottom surface of the crankcase and a plurality of side surfaces of the crankcase. The side surfaces are substantially vertical and extend between the top and bottom surfaces. The crankcase further includes bearings within at least one of the top and bottom to support a crankshaft. The crankcase additionally includes a first interface at which at least one of the top, bottom and side surfaces is coupled to a cylinder. The bottom and top interface one another along a split line, the top is removable from the bottom, and the top is configured to be attached to at least one of an oil filter component, a starter, and an ignition module.
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Ten photographs of Kawasaki FJ180V engine, taken in Apr., 2004 (the first nine photos) and 2003 (the final photo).
Bonde Kevin G.
Rotter Terrence M.
Kamen Noah P.
Kohler Co.
Quarles & Brady LLP
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