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Air-fuel ratio adjusting device in an internal combustion engine having a carburetor

US3960118A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1974
Grant dateJun 1, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 15, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/82
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air-fuel ratio adjusting device in an internal combustion engine having a carburetor, comprising an oxygen sensor whereby oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is detected and control means whereby the detected oxygen concentration is compared with the air-fuel ratio in the mixture and an output signal corresponding to the difference therebetween is produced, the output signal being applied to an electromagnetic fuel injection system provided in the carburetor. A regulator is provided between the main fuel supply system and the electromagnetic fuel injection system in the carburetor. Also, a cold start nozzle which is controlled on engine starting is provided in the intake system.

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