Exhaust gas recirculation valve
US6223733A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05C2225/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine intake manifold has a wall separating internal manifold space from an external space. An EGR valve for recirculating engine exhaust gases mounts on the wall such that an EGR outlet port of the EGR valve is communicated to the internal manifold space. EGR valves having various mounts for closing valve mounting holes in the manifold wall are disclosed.
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