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Valve drive system and method

US6973900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2004
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L2800/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

When an internal combustion engine including an electromagnetic valve drive mechanism driving a plurality of valves is to be stopped, application of current to at least one magnet for one valve or valve group is stopped at a different timing from another valve or valve group.

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