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Exhaust gas purifying method of an internal combustion engine

US4383408A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1980
Grant dateMay 17, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

At least one electrical signal which indicates an operating condition of an internal combustion engine is generated, and then a first air-fuel ratio feedback control system which controls a carburetor air-fuel ratio and a second air-fuel ratio feedback control system which controls the amount of secondary air supplied into the exhaust system is selectively energized so as to function in accordance with the generated electrical signal.

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