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Carburettors with acceleration pump

US4390480A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1981
Grant dateJun 28, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M7/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carburettor has an acceleration pump whose movable wall is mechanically actuated by the throttle valve. The acceleration pump is disabled as long as the engine is at rest. For instance, the movable wall may be separated from the throttle valve or locked in a rest position.

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