Swirl port system for a diesel engine
US6772729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated intake manifold assembly including a first poppet valve assembly disposed at the manifold air inlet to regulate air flow into the manifold; a second poppet valve assembly disposed on the manifold to regulate exhaust gas flow into the air intake system; and a bi-directional camshaft with cams for operating simultaneously the manifold vacuum regulating valve and the exhaust gas recirculation valve. The valve bodies are integrally formed in the wall of the intake manifold. The cams are arranged on the shaft to provide optimum synchronized opening and closing of the related valves. When used on a diesel engine, the manifold assembly may further include a swirl valve plate disposed between the manifold and the engine head and having a plurality of ganged swirl valves actuated by levers, connected to the camshaft internally of the manifold and swirl plate, for coordinated motion with the MVR and EGR valves.
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