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Motorcycle engine with an always spring biased open exhaust valve

US10634035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 2017
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable exhaust port 2-stroke motorcycle engine with a center adjustable exhaust valve or a split center adjustable exhaust valves includes a closing fork. The closing fork or closing arm base portion is screwed or bolted to a control rod shaft. At least one spring is disposed between a surface of an engine cylinder and the at least one transverse post of an exhaust valve. A first end of the at least one spring is in contact with the surface of an engine cylinder or a surface fixed mounted to the surface of the engine cylinder, and a second end of the spring is in contact with or linked to the at least one transverse post. The center adjustable exhaust valve or either or both of a split center adjustable exhaust valves is spring biased to an open position by the at least one spring at all times.

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