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Control circuit for an electrically heated bimetal actuated automatic choke valve

US4591699A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1984
Grant dateMay 27, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M1/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control circuit for controlling a bimetal actuated choke valve adapted to be driven by a heater energized by electric power whose duty ratio is changed in response to ambient temperature. The control circuit is integrally formed by a hybrid integrated circuit, wherein the characteristics of the duty ratio with respect to the ambient temperature are adjusted by at least one resistance provided externally of the hybrid integrated circuit.

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