Turbocharger intercooler control means
US5669363A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Valve means to control the flow of charge air through a turbocharger intercooler by-pass, comprising a valve housing defining a passage having an inlet and an outlet and adapted to form at least part of the said by-pass, a valve member movably mounted on the housing to close the passage, resilient means on the housing and urging the valve member into a position wherein the passage is open, actuating means for moving the valve member between open and closed positions and thermostatic means mounted on the valve housing and extending beyond said passage for sensing charge air temperature, said thermostatic means being operatively coupled to the valve actuating means to cause the valve member to close the valve when the sensed temperature reaches a given value.
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