Passive valve assembly with negative start angle
US8201401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87241
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A passive valve assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes an exhaust component that defines an exhaust gas flow path and a vane that is positioned within the exhaust gas flow path. The vane is positioned at an initial start position and is movable between a closed position to provide a minimum exhaust gas flow and an open position to provide a maximum exhaust gas flow. The start position is orientated at a negative angle relative to the closed position.
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