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Timed priming system with temperature override

US4671225A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1985
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2075/025
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The two cycle engine has a combustion chamber supplied with primary fuel for normal operation. An electrically operated priming system delivers fuel in addition to the primary fuel. A control regulates energization of the priming system. A momentary switch energizes the priming system when the switch closes and enables the control when the switch opens. The control causes the priming system to operate a predetermined period of time after the control is enabled but is subject to override by a switch responsive to engine temperature. Thus the priming system is shut down by the temperature responsive switch when engine temperature exceeds a predetermined value. The timing function of the control is provided by an integrated circuit chip wired as a timer. When the engine is started the timer chip is reset to zero and the timer starts timing when the momentary switch opens.

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