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Temperature protection method for motor vehicle engine exhaust pipe

US6807941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2002
Grant dateOct 26, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The temperature protection method for a motor vehicle exhaust pipe comprises steps of determining a minimum ignition angle from several possible values, including a stalling-speed angle, on the basis of predetermined logic and of engine operating parameters.

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