Patent · US Expired

Compression brake for internal combustion engine

US4062332A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1975
Grant dateDec 13, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D9/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure illustrates a gate type valve which is actuated to block off the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine thereby creating a back pressure which retards rotation of the engine. The gate valve has a series of ports which are selectively uncovered by appropriate inputs to the valve actuator to minimize force requirements when the valve is opened and to limit the amount of engine valve float at relatively high R.P.M.

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