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Variable exhaust gas deflector

US8418449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

17Claims

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Assignee

FEV Group GmbH · DE

Inventors

Marek Tatur · Pleasant Ridge, US
Dean Tomazic · Auburn Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2008
Grant date	Apr 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF01N2390/00
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A variable exhaust gas flow deflector for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The deflector can include a blade located at least partially within an exhaust gas flow of the engine, the blade having a first position and a second position. The blade can move between the first position and the second position as a function of at least one parameter and/or condition of the exhaust gas and/or the internal combustion engine.

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