Abstract: A system, that includes a container, that includes a first container opening, a liner disposed in the first container opening, a pump connected to the container, and a controller, where the controller is programmed to perform a method for filling the container with the liner, that includes making a first determination that a power on condition is satisfied, in response to the first determination, providing power to the pump, and after providing the power to the pump, making a second determination that a power off condition is satisfied, and in response to the second determination, cutting the power to the pump.

Abstract: A system, that includes a container, that includes a first container opening, a liner disposed in the first container opening, a pump connected to the container, and a controller, where the controller is programmed to perform a method for filling the container with the liner, that includes making a first determination that a power on condition is satisfied, in response to the first determination, providing power to the pump, and after providing the power to the pump, making a second determination that a power off condition is satisfied, and in response to the second determination, cutting the power to the pump.

Abstract: A method for printing on an item, that includes generating a scanned shape of the item, performing a lookup of the scanned shape in a shape database, making a determination that the scanned shape matches a saved shape in the shape database, and based on the determination, measuring an item rotation of the item, generating a transformed print image based on the item rotation, causing a printhead to print on the item using the transformed print image.

Abstract: An engine assembly and a method of control thereof is provided. The engine assembly comprises: an exhaust gas aftertreatment device having an inlet for receiving exhaust gases leaving an engine; a heater for selectively heating gases at or upstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device; an air moving device for driving a flow of gases into the inlet of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device when the engine is in a non-running condition; and a controller configured to, prior to the engine being started: operate the heater to heat gases at or upstream of the inlet; and operate the air moving device to drive a flow of gases into the inlet to thereby heat the exhaust gas treatment device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a bore. In one example, a system includes a bore portion for receiving a reciprocating piston, the bore portion having first and second ends between which the piston travels in an axial direction. The bore portion comprises a plurality of recesses, axially spaced apart, and formed in a piston facing surface of the bore portion at a plurality of axial positions, with at least one recess being provided at each axial position. Widths of the plurality of recesses decrease in the axial direction away from a mid-stroke position toward the first and second ends, and depths of the plurality of recesses increase in the axial direction away from the mid-stroke position toward the first and second ends.

Abstract: An engine assembly and a method of control thereof is provided. The engine assembly comprises: an exhaust gas aftertreatment device having an inlet for receiving exhaust gases leaving an engine; a heater for selectively heating gases at or upstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device; an air moving device for driving a flow of gases into the inlet of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device when the engine is in a non-running condition; and a controller configured to, prior to the engine being started: operate the heater to heat gases at or upstream of the inlet; and operate the air moving device to drive a flow of gases into the inlet to thereby heat the exhaust gas treatment device.

Abstract: A fuel injector is provided which has a valve member, a valve member guide and a spring chamber. Discharge of fuel out of a fuel injector outlet is controlled by movement of the valve member within a bore of the valve member guide. The spring chamber contains a biasing member, which is a compression spring, and which biases the valve member into contact with a valve seat when in a closed configuration. The fuel supply passage is provided, which by-passes the spring chamber, to direct a flow of the fuel to an outlet chamber of the fuel injector, and the cleaning fluid supply passage is provided to supply a pressurized cleaning fluid to a second end of the bore to restrict leakage of the fuel from the outlet chamber towards the second end of the bore along a clearance extending between the valve member and the valve member guide.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a bore. In one example, a system includes a bore portion for receiving a reciprocating piston, the bore portion having first and second ends between which the piston travels in an axial direction. The bore portion comprises a plurality of recesses, axially spaced apart, and formed in a piston facing surface of the bore portion at a plurality of axial positions, with at least one recess being provided at each axial position. Widths of the plurality of recesses decrease in the axial direction away from a mid-stroke position toward the first and second ends, and depths of the plurality of recesses increase in the axial direction away from the mid-stroke position toward the first and second ends.

Abstract: An engine assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a bearing housing portion configured to support a bearing for a crankshaft of the engine assembly, wherein the bearing housing portion comprises a bearing interface surface configured to interface with the bearing and an end face adjacent to the bearing interface surface, the end face being arranged so as to face a web of the crankshaft when installed. The engine assembly further comprises an insulation layer provided on the end face, the insulation layer being positioned such that the insulation layer is between the bearing housing portion and the web of the crankshaft when the crankshaft is installed in the engine assembly.

Abstract: A crankcase oil catcher, the crankcase oil catcher comprising one or more surfaces configured to catch dispersed oil in a crankcase and direct the oil along the surfaces of the crankcase oil catcher away from a crankcase casing wall and towards a crank sump.

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for an engine comprising: a crankcase comprising a crank sump; the crank sump comprising primary and secondary sump volumes; one or more crankcase oil catchers, the crankcase oil catchers comprising surfaces to catch dispersed oil in the crankcase and direct the oil away from a crankcase casing wall and towards the crank sump, wherein the crankcase oil catchers are provided above a crankshaft and below a piston of the engine; and one or more guides to collect oil and guide the oil to the primary sump volume. At least a portion of the guide is movable between a first configuration in which the guide collects the captured oil that would otherwise have.

Abstract: An engine assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a bearing housing portion configured to support a bearing for a crankshaft of the engine assembly, wherein the bearing housing portion comprises a bearing interface surface configured to interface with the bearing and an end face adjacent to the bearing interface surface, the end face being arranged so as to face a web of the crankshaft when installed. The engine assembly further comprises an insulation layer provided on the end face, the insulation layer being positioned such that the insulation layer is between the bearing housing portion and the web of the crankshaft when the crankshaft is installed in the engine assembly.

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for an engine is provided. The crankcase assembly includes a crankcase comprising a crank sump, the crank sump including a primary sump volume and a secondary sump volume, one or more crankcase oil catchers, the crankcase oil catchers comprising one or more surfaces configured to catch dispersed oil in the crankcase and direct the oil along the surfaces of the crankcase oil catcher away from a crankcase casing wall and towards the crank sump, wherein the crankcase oil catchers are provided above a crankshaft and below an associated piston of the engine, and one or more guides configured to collect oil captured by the crankcase oil catchers and guide the oil to the primary sump volume.

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for an engine comprising: a crankcase comprising a crank sump; the crank sump comprising primary and secondary sump volumes; one or more crankcase oil catchers, the crankcase oil catchers comprising surfaces to catch dispersed oil in the crankcase and direct the oil away from a crankcase casing wall and towards the crank sump, wherein the crankcase oil catchers are provided above a crankshaft and below a piston of the engine; and one or more guides to collect oil and guide the oil to the primary sump volume. At least a portion of the guide is movable between a first configuration in which the guide collects the captured oil that would otherwise have.

Abstract: A crankcase oil catcher, the crankcase oil catcher comprising one or more surfaces configured to catch dispersed oil in a crankcase and direct the oil along the surfaces of the crankcase oil catcher away from a crankcase casing wall and towards a crank sump.

Abstract: Provided are an insulated pick line assembly system for refrigerated goods and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The pick line assembly system may include a refrigerated area having a plurality of bins. Each bin may be configured to receive at least one product for picking. The pick line assembly system may include an insulated assembly area separated from the refrigerated area by a barrier. The insulated assembly area may be configured to be warmer than the refrigerated area. The barrier of the pick line assembly system may define at least one opening, such that the refrigerated area may be connected to the insulated assembly area via the at least one opening. A plurality of bins may be disposed adjacent the barrier, such that each bin may be accessible from the insulated assembly area via the at least one opening.

Abstract: An engine block has one or more bores configured for receiving one or more respective pistons; one or more coolant passages; and one or more lubricant passages. At least portions of the coolant passages and lubricant passages are disposed adjacent to and about the bores so as to cool the bores. The coolant passage portion extends over a first lengthwise portion of the bores and the lubricant passage portion extending over a second lengthwise portion of the bores. The first and second lengthwise portions are longitudinally spaced apart along the bores.

Abstract: A crankcase oil catcher configured for placement above a crankshaft and below a piston is described. In one particular example, the crankcase oil catcher has a contour that catches dispersed oil within the crankcase while directing the oil away from a casing wall and towards a crank sump along the contoured surface of the crankcase oil catcher. Inclusion of an aperture within the surface allows for passage of a connecting rod of the crankshaft while providing for a protruding lip around the perimeter of the aperture that prevents oil on the top surface from falling through the aperture.

Abstract: A fuel injector (1) is provided which comprises a valve member (11), a valve member guide (12) and a spring chamber (40). Discharge of fuel out of a fuel injector outlet (21) is controlled by movement of the valve member (11) within a bore (23) of the valve member guide (12). The spring chamber (40) contains a biasing member (50), for example a compression spring, which biases the valve member (11) into contact with a valve seat (20) when in a closed configuration. A fuel supply passage (80) is provided, which by-passes the spring chamber (40), to direct a flow of the fuel to an outlet chamber (22) of the fuel injector (1) and a cleaning fluid supply passage (90) is provided to supply a pressurised cleaning fluid to a second end (25) of the bore (23) to restrict leakage of the fuel from the outlet chamber (22) towards the second end (25) of the bore (23) along a clearance (29) extending between the valve member (11) and the valve member guide (12).

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for an engine is provided. The crankcase assembly includes a crankcase comprising a crank sump, the crank sump including a primary sump volume and a secondary sump volume, one or more crankcase oil catchers, the crankcase oil catchers comprising one or more surfaces configured to catch dispersed oil in the crankcase and direct the oil along the surfaces of the crankcase oil catcher away from a crankcase casing wall and towards the crank sump, wherein the crankcase oil catchers are provided above a crankshaft and below an associated piston of the engine, and one or more guides configured to collect oil captured by the crankcase oil catchers and guide the oil to the primary sump volume.