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Carburetor automatic choke construction

US4050424A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 1973
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 24, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M1/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The carburetor has a conventional automatic choke construction heating a bimetallic coil by engine exhaust stove heat to slowly open the choke valve during cold weather starts; supplemental heat is provided by an electrically controlled positive temperature coefficient heater device operable above a predetermined ambient temperature to move the choke valve open faster, to reduce emissions.

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