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Al alloy poppet valve

US6186478A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1999
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L3/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An Al alloy poppet valve is used in an internal combustion engine and has a valve head and a valve stem. At least the valve head is made of non-heat-treatable Al alloy in which ceramic particles such as oxide and carbide are uniformly dispersed, thereby increasing wear resistance and durability.

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