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System for improved engine braking

US11220963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Volvo Truck Corporation · SE

Inventors

Jens Pedersen
Anders Mohlin · Kungsbacka, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 16, 2017
Grant date	Jan 11, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 16, 2037

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention provides an operation system for a vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine (1) comprising a cylinder (301, 302), and an exhaust guide (500, 501, 502) being arranged to guide a gas flow from the cylinder (301, 302) to the atmosphere, wherein the vehicle operation system further comprises a pneumatic system (660), and an air conduit (661) connecting the pneumatic system (660) with the exhaust guide (500, 501, 502) for allowing a flow of compressed air from the pneumatic system into the exhaust guide (500, 501, 502).

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