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Variable valve timing apparatus

US6637386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L1/34
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Just after the start of an engine at cold start, an overlap in the opening time of an intake valve (7a) and an exhaust valve (7b) is controlled to include an intake stroke range, such that liquid fuel in an intake port (11) flows into a cylinder with the downward movement of a piston (16) without being directly exhausted to an exhaust side, so that the fuel can be combusted without fail.

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