Bypass venturi assembly and elbow with turning vane for an exhaust gas recirculation system
US6439212B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2009/0276
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bypass venturi assembly for recirculating exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine, Particularly suitable for use in an on-road vehicle, is provided with a housing having an outlet, a combustion air inlet and an exhaust gas inlet. A center piece is Positioned within the housing and is in communication with the combustion air inlet. The center piece defines a combustion air bypass section therein. A combustion air bypass valve is positioned in association with the combustion air bypass section. An exhaust gas valve is positioned in association with the exhaust gas inlet. An elbow is coupled with the outlet and defines a fluid flow path. The elbow includes a vane therein which is positioned in association with the flow path.
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