Automatic compression brake muffler
US5979596A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N1/166
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automatic compression brake muffler is provided including a muffler pipe. An auxiliary pipe is connected to the muffler pipe and defines passages which are offset from the muffler pipe. Next provided is a mechanical valve having an open orientation for allowing the passage of air through the entire muffler pipe and a closed orientation for precluding the passage of air through the entire muffler pipe and further forcing air through the auxiliary pipe. Finally, a mechanism is included for transferring the mechanical valve to the closed orientation only when a compression brake is actuated.
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