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Solid electrolyte air/fuel ratio sensor with voltage control

US5047137A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1986
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/4065
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An air/fuel ratio sensor with a solid electrolyte oxygen pump and oxygen sensor defining a closed space therebetween. At least in the oxygen pump, porous electrodes sandwich an ionic oxygen conductive solid electrolyte. The voltage impressed on the electrodes of the pump is limited to a predetermined level, e.g., 6 V, in order to prevent blackening and cracking.

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