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Flow control valve for exhaust gas purifying system

US3999737A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1974
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 18, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7749
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flow control valve for an exhaust gas purifying system which is divided into a first valve chamber into which the exhaust gases flow and a second valve chamber out of which the exhaust gases flow. A first valve means responsive to the exhaust gases controls the communication between the first and second valve chambers and a second valve means controls the operation of the first valve means in response to the negative pressure in an air intake system.

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