Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-21
2003-06-10
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture
C251S129110, C137S554000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06575149
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is believed that an Exhaust Gas Regulator (“EGR”) consists of, among other components, a valve which is inserted into an exhaust gas flow passage. The valve is believed to control the flow rate of exhaust gas through the passage.
An EGR is also believed to comprise an actuator shaft that is connected to and manipulates the valve, and a motor that drives the actuator shaft. It is believed that the position of the valve within the exhaust gas flow passage subjects the valve to very high temperatures. It is further believed that the actuator shaft conducts heat energy from the valve to the motor, thereby increasing the operational temperature of the motor. It is yet further believed this temperature increase can adversely affect the motor's performance and possibly damage the motor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a valve that comprises a wall, a closure member, a motive force device, a coupling member, and a sensor. The wall defines a flow passage that is disposed along a longitudinal axis. The closure member is disposed in the flow passage and is rotatable on a first axis that is oblique to the longitudinal axis. The closure member is rotatable between a first position that substantially prevents flow through the flow passage and a second position that generally permits flow through the flow passage. The motive force device rotates the closure member between the first position and the second position. The device includes a rotor that is rotatable with the closure and includes a stator that is disposed proximate to the rotor. The coupling member conveys motive force of the device to rotation of the closure member. And the sensor detects the angular position of the rotor with respect to the stator.
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Chambers A. Michael
Siemens VDO Automotive Incorporated
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