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Apparatus for limiting back pressure in an exhaust-type engine suppressor

US4682674A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1985
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 7, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87531
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure relief device for a throttle-type engine exhaust suppressor comprises a valve bore opening into the exhaust pipe in the region of an end face of the throttle valve when the throttle valve is in closed position. The valve bore incorporates a spring loaded valve poppet. When a predetermined back pressure is established in the exhaust pipe, the valve poppet opens against the spring pressure and provides a bypass around the throttle valve.

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