Engine shutdown valve
US4537386A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K3/312
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine shutdown valve comprises a substantially circular gate valve movable about an axis between open and closed positions within a valve housing mounted in an engine induction manifold. A gate lever connects the gate valve with the axis and a movement mechanism acts to move the lever between the two positions. A latching mechanism holds the gate lever and gate valve in the open position and a release mechanism is operable to release the latching mechanism when desired. The latching release and movement mechanisms are all located in a latch housing which is located exterior of the valve housing and manifold.
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