Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an engine mount cooling system (600) and related method thereof. The system (600) includes a radiator (604), a pump unit (605) operatively connected to the radiator (604). The pump unit (605) is configured for circulating coolant. Further, the system (600) includes a temperature sensor (606) configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature, a resilient structure (101), a profiled member (102) being at least partially embedded in the resilient structure (101), and a control module (601). In an embodiment, the control module (601) is configured to actuate the pump unit (605) to circulate coolant to the engine mount (100) through the at least one predefined flow-path of the profiled member (102) when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature and deactivates the pump unit (605) when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature. Figure: 06
FORM 2
The Patents Act 1970
(39 of 1970)
AND
THE PATENTS RULES, 2005
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See Section 10; Rule 13)
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
“AN ENGINE MOUNT COOLING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF”
APPILICANT(S)
TATA MOTORS PASSENGER VEHICLES LIMITED
Floor 3, 4, Plot-18, Nanavati Mahalaya,
Mudhana Shetty Marg, BSE,
Fort, Mumbai - 400 001,
Maharashtra, India.
An Indian Company.
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVNETION
Present disclosure, in general, relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a cooling system of an engine mount for an internal combustion engine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVNETION
Conventionally, an engine mount is configured for mounting an internal combustion engine to a vehicle body. The engine mount comprises a vibration isolator portion which is designed to prevent vibration and noise that may occur due to vertical reciprocating motion of a piston and a connecting rod in the engine, a rotational inertial force of a crank shaft or due to crank shaft motion in a longitudinal direction of a crank shaft when the crank shaft rotates, from being transferred to the vehicle body.
Typically, the engine mount includes a metal stopper member molded with a main rubber element (MRE). The metal stopper member is made up of sheet metal or plastic material. The main rubber material is particularly configured to facilitate necessary stiffness characteristics to damp vibrations. Furthermore, a connecting link integrally formed with the metal stopper member is configured for mounting the engine to the vehicle body through the engine mount. Generally, during combustion process, the flow of the generated high-temperature exhaust gas significantly raises temperature of an engine compartment of a vehicle. As a result, a large amount of heat generated tends to heat the engine mount. Thus, due to high generated heat, the rubber material is exposed directly to radiant heat or exhaust gases. This results in substantial decrease in the elasticity characteristics of the rubber element and thereby affects its durability such that it becomes difficult to obtain sufficient vibration damping action for the vibration created due to movement and motion of engine components. Moreover, decreased elasticity of the rubber material results in change in length of the rubber element and hence leads to
a higher travel of the rubber element which results in contact of the metal stopper member with an outer housing metal structure of the engine mount thereby creating a buzz, rattle, or squeak (BSR) noise. As a result, the performance of the engine mount is substantially degraded.
Present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the known arts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVNETION
One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a system as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the device and a system as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a cooling system for an engine mount for an internal combustion engine. The cooling system comprises a radiator, a pump unit operatively connected to the radiator; the pump unit configured for circulating coolant, a temperature sensor configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature. The cooling system further includes a resilient structure, a profiled member at least partially embedded in the resilient structure. The profiled member including at least one predefined coolant flow path. An inlet duct and an outlet duct is formed integrally with the profiled member; Further, the cooling system includes a control module configured to actuate the pump unit to circulate coolant to the engine mount through the at least one predefined flow-path of the profiled member when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature and deactivates the pump module when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature.
In an embodiment, the pump unit is driven by an electric motor.
In an embodiment, the inlet duct in communication with the a coolant receiving passage is configured for receiving coolant into engine mount from the pump unit and the outlet duct in communication with a coolant return passage is configured for returning coolant from the engine mount to pump unit.
In an embodiment, the resilient structure may be made up of flexible material such as rubber, synthetic rubber.
In an embodiment, the predetermined engine mount temperature is 70 degrees Celsius.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the profiled member is made up of sheet metal.
In an embodiment, the profiled member comprises a predefined that corresponds to a predefined profile of the resilient structure such that the profiled member when embedded into the resilient structure is fixedly secured thereto.
In an embodiment, the profiled member is embedded into the resilient structure such that the profiled member is received in the predefined profile and is fixed to the resilient structure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a method of cooling an engine mount for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The internal combustion engine having a cooling system for the engine mount including a radiator, a pump unit operatively connected to the radiator. The pump unit is configured for circulating coolant. Further, a temperature sensor is configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature, a resilient structure, a profiled member is at least partially embedded in the resilient structure. The profiled member includes at least one predefined coolant flow path, an inlet duct
and an outlet duct formed integrally with the profiled member. The disclosed method includes aspects of actuating a pump unit, by a control module to circulate coolant from the radiator and through the predetermined flow-path of the profiled member into the engine mount when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature and deactivating the pump unit when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Figure 1. illustrates a perspective view of an engine mount connected to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine through a connecting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2. illustrates a front perspective view of the engine mount with the connecting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3. illustrates a rear perspective rear view of the engine mount with the connecting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4. is a perspective view of a profiled member of the engine mount, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5. is an exploded perspective view of the engine mount and the connecting
member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6. illustrates a cooling system for the engine mount, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7. illustrates is a flow-chart illustrating a method of cooling an engine mount
for an internal combustion engine, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVNETION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other devices, systems, assemblies and mechanisms for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its device or system, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of
illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a system or a device that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a cooling system for an engine mount for an internal combustion engine and related method thereof. Typically, due to high amount of heat generated during combustion process, the flow of the high-temperature exhaust gas significantly raises temperature of an engine compartment of a vehicle. As a result, a large amount of heat generated tends to heat an engine mount. Thus, due to high generated heat, a main rubber element of the engine mount is exposed directly to radiant heat or exhaust gases. This results in substantial decrease in the elasticity characteristics of the main rubber element and hence degrades the performance of the engine mount.
Accordingly, the present disclosure discloses a cooling system for an engine mount for an internal combustion engine. The cooling system includes a radiator, a pump unit operatively connected to the radiator; the pump unit configured for circulating coolant, a temperature sensor configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature. The cooling system further includes a resilient structure. In an embodiment, the resilient structure is a rubber element. Further, a profiled member at least partially embedded in the resilient structure. The profiled member includes at least one predefined coolant flow path, an inlet duct and an outlet duct formed integrally with the profiled member. Further, a control module is configured to actuate the pump unit to circulate coolant to the engine
mount through the at least one predefined flow-path of the profiled member when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature and deactivates the pump module when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature.
Advantageously, the disclosed cooling system facilitates in an effective cooling of the engine mount when the engine mount temperature due to high amount of the generated heat during combustion process exceeds above a predetermined engine mount temperature. Additionally, the disclosed cooling system facilitates in maintaining original elasticity of the resilient structure and its higher durability property. This results in an efficient performance of the engine mount for effectively damping vibrations created due to relative movement of engine components and hence eliminating rattling noise.
Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures. 1-7. It is to be noted that the system and method may be employed in any vehicle including but not limited to a passenger vehicle, a utility vehicle, commercial vehicles, and any other vehicle with an exhaust system.
A vehicle includes a prime mover such as, an IC engine, which operates by combustion of fuel. The combustion process in the IC engines leads to generation of exhaust gases which then tends to heat the engine mount configured to mount the engine to the vehicle body. Due to high amount of the heat generated the main rubber element is exposed directly to radiant heat or exhaust gases. This results in substantial decrease in the elasticity characteristics of the rubber material hence degrading the performance of the engine mount. To provide efficient cooling of the engine mount and facilitate in an improved vibration damping performance of the engine mount, an engine mount cooling system is disclosed herein. For sake of
simplicity vehicle is not illustrated in the Figures. It should be noted that a plurality of engine mounts are configured for mounting the engine to the vehicle. For the sake of better understanding, an engine mount is illustrated in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 1. illustrates a perspective view of an engine mount (100) connected to a cylinder head (108) of an internal combustion engine (602) (illustrated in Figure 6) (hereinafter “the engine”), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment, the engine (602) includes a cylinder head (108), a cylinder block (109) including a crankcase structure (not shown), a water jacket (not shown). In an illustrated embodiment, the cylinder head (108) is attached to said cylinder block (109). In an illustrated embodiment, a mounting bracket (106) is fixedly attached to at least a portion of the cylinder head (106). Further, as illustrated, the engine mount (100) is configured to mount the engine (602) to a vehicle body (not shown) through a connecting member (105) and the mounting bracket (106) of the engine (602). The connecting member (105) is attached to at least a portion of the engine mount (100) and configured to attach to the mounting bracket (106) through a plurality of fasteners (not shown). That is, the engine mount (101) through the connecting member (105) and the mounting bracket (106) is adapted for mounting the engine (602) to the vehicle body.
Further, in an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) includes a profiled member (102) being at least partially embedded into a resilient structure (101). In an embodiment, the profiled member (102) is made up of sheet metal and the resilient structure (101) is made up of a flexible material or a composite material such as rubber, synthetic rubber, a rubber substrate and alike. Particularly, the profiled member (102) is molded with the resilient structure (101) by way of vulcanization. In an illustrated embodiment, a first support bracket (103), a second support bracket (104) and a third support bracket (107) are configured to the connect the engine mount (100) to a structure body of the vehicle, i.e. with a body in white (BIW) (not shown) of the vehicle through a plurality of fastening members.
Figure 2. illustrates a front perspective view (F) of the engine mount (100) with the connecting member (105) and Figure. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view (R) of the engine mount (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment as shown in Figure 2 and 3, the engine mount (100) includes the resilient structure (101) and the profiled member (102). In an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) is at least partially embedded in the resilient structure (101). The profiled member (102) includes the at least one predefined coolant flow path (400).In an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) and the resilient structure (101) are fixedly secured in a housing member (201). In an embodiment, the housing member (201) is made up of sheet metal. In an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) is secured to the body in white (BIW) of the vehicle through a plurality of mounting slots (300), (200a), (200b) including a first mounting slot (200a), a second mounting slot (200b) and a third mounting slot (300) (as illustrated in Figure 3). Further, in an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) is configured to mount the engine (602) on the vehicle body through the connecting member (105). In an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) includes an inlet duct (202) and the outlet duct (203) is integrally formed integrally with the profiled member (102) and are separated from each other. In an illustrated embodiment, the inlet duct (202) is in communication with the a coolant receiving passage receives coolant into the engine mount (100) and the outlet duct (203) is in communication with a coolant return passage is configured for returning coolant from the engine mount (100) after the engine mount (100) is efficiently cooled and the an engine mount temperature reaches below a predetermined engine mount temperature.
In an embodiment, the predetermined engine mount temperature is equal and greater than 70 degrees Celsius.
Figure 4. is a perspective view of the profiled member (102) of the engine mount (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) is at least partially embedded in the
resilient structure (101) (shown in Figures 1 to 3) of the engine mount (100) (shown in Figures 1 to 3). The profiled member (102) comprises the predefined shape that corresponds to the predefined profile of the resilient structure (101) such that the profiled member (102) when embedded into the resilient structure (101) is fixedly secured thereto. In an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) includes the at least one predefined coolant flow path (400). The at least one predefined coolant flow path (400) defines a coolant flow passage for an efficient flow of coolant in the engine mount (101). Further, as illustrated, a predetermined configuration of the at least one predefined coolant flow path (400) conforms to the predefined shape of the profiled member (102) such that coolant flows in an effective manner to facilitate an efficient and improved cooling of the engine mount (100) when the engine mount temperature exceeds the predetermined engine mount temperature. Further, in an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) includes the inlet duct (202) and the outlet duct (203) formed integrally with the profiled member (102). In an illustrated embodiment, the inlet duct (202) in communication with the a coolant receiving passage is configured for receiving coolant into the engine mount (100) from the pump unit (605) and the outlet duct (203) in communication with a coolant return passage is configured for returning coolant from the engine mount to pump unit (605).
Figure 5. is an exploded perspective view of the engine mount (100) and the connecting member (105), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) includes the profiled member (102). The profiled member (102) comprises the predefined shape (500) that corresponds to the predefined profile (501) of at least a portion of the resilient structure (101) such that the profiled member (102) when embedded into the resilient structure (101) is fixedly secured thereto. In an illustrated embodiment, the profiled member (102) is embedded into the resilient structure such that the profiled member (102) is received in the predefined profile (501) and is fixed to the resilient structure. In an embodiment, the profiled member (102) is made up of sheet metal and the resilient structure (101) may be made up of flexible material,
composite material such as rubber, synthetic rubber, a rubber substrate and alike. Further, in an illustrated embodiment, the engine mount (100) includes the housing member (201) configured to fixedly secure the profiled member (500) embedded into the resilient structure (101) therein. In an embodiment, the housing member (201) is made up of sheet metal. In an illustrated embodiment, the resilient structure (101) includes a receiving portion (502) configured to attach the connecting member (105) with the engine mount (100). The engine mount (100) is configured to mount the engine (602) (illustrated in Figure 6) to the vehicle body (not shown) through the connecting member (105).
Figure 6. illustrates the cooling system (600) for the engine mount (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment, the cooling system (600) for engine mount (100) includes the radiator (604), the pump unit (605) operatively connected to the radiator (604). The pump unit (605) is driven by an electric motor (603). In an illustrated embodiment, the cooling system (600) further includes the temperature sensor (606) configured for generating the temperature signal indicative of the engine mount temperature and the resilient structure (101) (shown in Figures 1 to 3). In an embodiment, the resilient structure is made up of flexible material such as rubber, synthetic rubber.
In an illustrated embodiment, the cooling system (600) further includes the control module (601). The control module (601) is configured to actuate the pump unit (605). Upon actuation and power supply from the electric motor (603), the pump unit (605) is configured to circulate the coolant to the engine mount (100) through the at least one predefined flow-path of the profiled member (102) when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature. In an embodiment, the predetermined engine mount temperature is 70 degree Celsius. Further, the control module (602) deactivates the pump unit (605) when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature.
Figure 7. shows a flow-chart (700) illustrating a method of cooling an engine mount (100) for an internal combustion engine (602), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an illustrated embodiment, the engine (602) having a cooling system (600) for the engine mount (100) includes a radiator (604), a pump unit (605) operatively connected to the radiator (604); and configured for circulating coolant. Further, the cooling system (600) includes a temperature sensor (606) configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature, a resilient structure (101) such as rubber element, a profiled member (102) being at least partially embedded in the resilient structure (101). The profiled member (102) includes at least one predefined coolant flow path (400), an inlet duct (202) and an outlet duct (203) formed integrally with the profiled member (102).
With reference to an illustration, the disclosed method begins at step 701. At step 701, once the ignition of the vehicle is in the ON condition, a temperature sensor (606) checks the engine mount temperature, at step 702. If the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature, at step 703, the method moves to step 704. In an embodiment, the predetermined engine mount temperature is equal and greater than 70 degree Celsius. At step 704, the control module actuates the pump unit (605) to draw coolant from the radiator. Upon actuation, the pump unit (605) circulates the coolant to the engine mount (100) through the inlet duct (400), at step 705. At step 706, the control module deactivates the pump unit (605) when the engine mount temperature reaches below the predetermined engine mount temperature. The method ends at step 707.
It should be imperative that the construction and configuration of the device, the system and any other elements or components described in the above detailed description should not be considered as a limitation with respect to the figures. Rather, variation to such structural configuration of the elements or components should be considered within the scope of the detailed description.
Equivalents:
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A,
B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
Referral Numerals:
Reference Number Description
100 Engine mount
101 Resilient structure
102 Profiled member
103 First support bracket
104 Second support bracket
105 Connecting member
106 Mounting bracket
107 Third support bracket
108 Cylinder head
109 Cylinder block
F Front view of the engine mount
R Rear view of the engine mount
200a First mounting slot
200b Second mounting slot
300 Third mounting slot
201 Housing member
202 Inlet duct
203 Outlet duct
400 Coolant flow path
500 Predefined shape of profiled member
501 Predefined profile of at least a portion of resilient structure
502 Receiving portion
600 Cooling system of an engine mount
601 Control module
602 Engine
603 Electric motor
604 Radiator
605 Pump Unit
606 Temperature sensor
700 Flow-chart
701-706 Flow-chart steps
We Claim:
1. A cooling system (600) for an engine mount (100) of an internal combustion
engine, the cooling system (600) comprising :
a radiator (604);
a pump unit (605) operatively connected to the radiator (604); the pump unit
(605) configured for circulating coolant;
a temperature sensor (606) configured for generating a temperature signal
indicative of the engine mount (100);
a resilient structure (101) operatively connected to the engine mount (100);
a profiled member (102) at least partially embedded in the resilient structure
(101), the profiled member (102) including at least one predefined coolant
flow path (400);
an inlet duct (202) and an outlet duct (203) formed integrally with the
profiled member (102); and
a control module (601) configured to actuate the pump unit (605) to
circulate coolant to the engine mount (100) through the at least one
predefined coolant flow-path (400) of the profiled member (102) when the
engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount
temperature and deactivates the pump unit (605) when the engine mount
temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine
temperature.
2. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump unit (605) is driven by an electric motor (603).
3. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inlet duct (202) in communication with a coolant receiving passage is configured for receiving coolant into the engine mount (100) from the pump unit (605) and the outlet duct (203) in communication with a coolant return passage is configured for returning coolant from the engine mount to pump unit (605).
4. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the resilient structure (101)
is made up of at least one of a flexible material, composite material such as rubber, synthetic rubber, a rubber substrate.
5. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predetermined engine mount temperature is 70 degrees Celsius.
6. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the profiled member (102) is made up of a sheet metal.
7. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the profiled member (102) comprises a predefined shape (500) that corresponds to a predefined profile (501) of at least a portion of the resilient structure (101) such that the profiled member (102) when embedded into the resilient structure (101) is fixedly secured thereto.
8. The system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the profiled member (102) is embedded into the resilient structure such that the profiled member (102) is received in the predefined profile (501) and is fixed to the resilient structure.
9. A method of cooling an engine mount (100) for an internal combustion engine (602), the internal combustion engine (602) having a cooling system (600) for the engine mount (100) including a radiator (604); a pump unit (605) operatively connected to the radiator (604); the pump unit (605) configured for circulating coolant; a temperature sensor (606) configured for generating a temperature signal indicative of an engine mount temperature; a resilient structure (101); a profiled member (102) at least partially embedded in the resilient structure (101); the profiled member (102) including at least one predefined coolant flow path (400); an inlet duct
(202) and an outlet duct (203) formed integrally with the profiled member (102), the method comprising:
actuating a pump unit (605), by a control module (601), to circulate coolant from the radiator (604) and through the predetermined flow-path (402) of the profiled member (102) into the engine mount (100) when the engine mount temperature exceeds a predetermined engine mount temperature; and deactivating the pump unit (605) when the engine mount temperature reaches below or equal to the predetermined engine temperature.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the pump unit (605) is driven by
an electric motor (603).
11. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the inlet duct (202) in communication with the a coolant receiving passage is configured for receiving coolant into the engine mount (100) from the pump unit (605) and the outlet duct (203) in communication with a coolant return passage is configured for returning coolant from the engine mount (100) to pump unit (605).
12. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the resilient structure (402) may be made up of flexible material such as rubber, synthetic rubber.
13. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the predetermined engine mount temperature is 70 degrees Celsius.
14. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the profiled member (102) is made up of sheet metal.
15. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the profiled member (102) comprises a predefined shape that corresponds to a predefined profile of the
resilient structure such that the profiled member (102) when embedded into the resilient structure (101) is fixedly secured thereto.
16. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the profiled member (102) is
embedded into the resilient structure such that the profiled member (102) is received in the predefined profile (501) and is fixed to the resilient structure.
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