Air/fuel ratio detection apparatus

Details Air/fuel ratio detection apparatus Air/fuel ratio detection apparatus

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Olsen, Kaj K. (Department: 1753)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

C156S089120, C073S023320

Reexamination Certificate

active

10217534

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an air/fuel ratio detection apparatus. This apparatus includes (a) a heater portion having an elongate cylindrical shape and heating by applying electricity thereto from outside; (b) a solid electrolyte layer surrounding the heater portion and being activated by heat to conduct oxygen ions therethrough; (c) first and second electrodes in contact with the solid electrolyte layer and being away from each other such that pumping voltage is applied by the first and second electrodes to the solid electrolyte layer; (d) a reference electrode for outputting an air/fuel ratio detection signal, the reference electrode being formed on the solid electrolyte layer and being away from the first and second electrodes; and (e) a diffusion layer made of a porous material and surrounding periphery of the solid electrolyte layer to cover the first and second electrodes and the reference electrode.

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