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Exhaust gas recirculation valve malfunction indicator apparatus

US4044734A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1976
Grant dateAug 30, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 28, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L1/34
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An internal combustion engine provided with an exhaust gas recirculating (EGR) system containing a vacuum/electric switch assembly activated in response to a non-movement type malfunction of the EGR valve to energize a warning light.

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