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Device for controlling negative pressure in suction pipe of internal combustion engine

US4328774A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1979
Grant dateMay 11, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 29, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/19
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suction pipe is provided to suck and introduce air from its one end and is connected at its other end to an internal combustion engine. The suction pipe is provided at its one end with a venturi portion and a throttle valve. A first negative pressure detector is provided to detect the negative pressure at the portion of the suction pipe remote from the internal combustion engine, so as to sense a comparatively gentle pressure rise in the suction pipe. A control valve is provided to be opened and closed in accordance with the output from the first negative pressure detector, thereby to control the flow rate of air supplied into the suction pipe. A second negative pressure detector is provided to detect the negative pressure at a portion of the suction pipe remote from the internal combustion engine, so as to sense an abrupt increase of the negative pressure in the suction pipe. This second negative pressure detector is disposed between the first valve and the first negative pressure detector and adapted to produce an output in accordance with which the first valve is controlled.

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