Thermal choke, autostart generator system, and method of use thereof
US10030609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal choke, includes (1) a body, comprising a heat conductive material, (2) an electric heater, on or in the body, (3) a temperature sensor, on or in the body, and (4) a fin, in a channel surrounded by the body. The thermal choke is configured to fit between a throttle assembly and a cylinder of a spark ignition engine.
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