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Warming-up system for internal combustion engines

US4079715A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1976
Grant dateMar 21, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 29, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combustible mixture fed into the engine is heated by engine exhaust gases, the throttle valve is forcefully opened, ignition timing of the engine is retarded, cooling of the engine coolant and circulation thereof through the cooling circuit is interrupted and intake air is heated by exhaust gases during cold engine operation.

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