US3872188A
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Apparatus for controlling and modulating engine functions
Assignee: Carter Automotive Co Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-02-09
Abstract
Abstract Changes in barometric pressure and/or temperature can adversely affect a number of engine functions. Apparatus is disclosed for controlling and modulating a number of engine functions, including carburetor idle fuel and main fuel supply, fuel enrichment during acceleration and wide open throttle operation, as well as vacuum applied to such vacuum motors associated with the engine as the carburetor choke, the spark advance and automatic transmission shift. Calibration features are provided for establishing a base condition of operation as well as individual calibration of all the various functions listed together with the ability to make base calibration changes by application of an external signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris C Brown
- 👤 Forrest W Cook
- 👤 Ralph E Kalert
- 👤 Arthur C Vollmer
- 👤 Jerry H Winkley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:42
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M3/00; F02M3/08; F02M3/09; F02M7/00; F02M7/23; F02M7/24; F02M7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In an internal combustion engine having a plurality of engine functions operable by the suction created by the natural aspiration of said engine during running condition, the improvement comprising; an attachment connected to said engine communicating on one side with ambient air and on another side with at least one suction controlled passage leading to at least one engine function controlling means, said attachment including a bellows responsive to barometric and/or temperature changes of said atmospheric air to change a dimension of said bellows, said bellows being mounted in a housing, said housing also including a pivotable plate surmounting said bellows, at least one metering means being connected to said plate, said metering means being adapted to meter ambient air to said at least one engine function controlling means, said pivotable plate being pivoted at one end thereof, said plate adjustable contacting said bellows at an intermediate position along the length of said plate, said plate also having adjustable biasing means at the end opposite said pivoted end, and said biasing means constituting an adjustable spring adjustably secured to said plate at a first end thereof and also adjustably secured to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In an internal combustion engine having a plurality of engine functions operable by the suction created by the natural aspiration of said engine during running condition, the improvement comprising; an attachment connected to said engine communicating on one side with ambient air and on another side with at least one suction controlled passage leading to at least one engine function controlling means, said attachment including a bellows responsive to barometric and/or temperature changes of said atmospheric air to change a dimension of said bellows, said bellows being mounted in a housing, said housing also including a pivotable plate surmounting said bellows, at least one metering means being connected to said plate, said metering means being adapted to meter ambient air to said at least one engine function controlling means, said pivotable plate being pivoted at one end thereof, said plate adjustable contacting said bellows at an intermediate position along the length of said plate, said plate also having adjustable biasing means at the end opposite said pivoted end, and said biasing means constituting an adjustable spring adjustably secured to said plate at a first end thereof and also adjustably secured to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the said also adjustably secured portion of said spring includes means extending through said housing whereby adjustment of said biasing means is made externally of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 further including engine operating condition sensing means, said sensing means including means for translating said sensing to a movement for adjusting, said means for adjusting being connected to said means extending through said housing whereby to adjust said biasing means according to changes in engine operating conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 in which said sensing means comprises a temperature sensor in the exhaust system of said engine.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |