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Fail-safe idle bypass system

US4873954A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1988
Grant dateOct 17, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is an idle bypass system including a throttle body having a longitudinal axis with a throttle plate disposed transversely to the longitudinal axis. The throttle body includes a secondary passageway having an inlet and an outlet to allow fluid flow to bypass the throttle plate when in a closed position. A motor is secured to the throttle body and cooperates with the secondary passageway for allowing a predetermined amount of fluid flow through the outlet. A solenoid-actuated valve is secured to the throttle body and cooperates with the secondary passageway for allowing a predetermined amount of fluid flow to the intake manifold when the amount of fluid flow past the motor is not within predetermined limits.

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