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Electronic turbocharger control

US4656834A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrically responsive turbocharger control for a turbocharged internal combustion engine includes an electrically operated control device selectively energizable to engage and lock in position the actuator for a wastegate control valve. This control device provides a manner of overriding the normal actuating forces acting in the wastegate control valve.

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