Coolant pump drip collector with improved capacity.

摘要

A channel-type vehicle water pump drip collector provides improved efficiency and capacity and a simple installation. The internal volume enclosed by a retainer (10) that is snap-fitted onto a pump housing (14) is filled with an annular ring (12) of an absorbent material. Leaking coolant is soaked up, rather than puddling at the bottom of the retainer (10). Therefore, a leak-proof, welded connection between the retainer (10) and the pump housing (14) is not needed. In the embodiment disclosed, a retainer (10) for the ring (12) is attached by flexible teeth (38), and the spaces between the teeth (38) provide air vents through which absorbed coolant may gradually evaporate to the atmosphere outside the retainer (10). <IMAGE>