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Installation for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine

Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1974-12-06
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1994-12-06
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Abstract

Abstract An installation for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, which is equipped with a by-pass line by-passing the installation for the catalytic afterburning, whereby a throttle valve actuated in dependence on the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning is arranged in the by-pass line; to prevent the throttle valve from getting stuck due to rusting, the throttle valve is actuated also independently of the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in dependence on at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine.

Inventors

  • 👤 Karlheinz Lange

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 23:55
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N3/00; F01N3/08; F01N3/10; F01N3/18; F01N3/20; F01N3/2053; F01N2390/00; F01N2390/02; F01N2410/00; F01N2410/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 140 words
An installation for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, which includes a by-pass line means by-passing the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in which is arranged a throttle valve means actuated in dependence on the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, further means for actuating the throttle valve also independently of the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in dependence of at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine, characterized in that the throttle valve means is actuated, after turning off the ignition of the internal combustion engine, by the oil pressure in the internal combustion engine which continues to exist for a short period of time, by way of an oil pressure switch means and a control means forming part of said further means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 140 words
An installation for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, which includes a by-pass line means by-passing the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in which is arranged a throttle valve means actuated in dependence on the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, further means for actuating the throttle valve also independently of the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in dependence of at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine, characterized in that the throttle valve means is actuated, after turning off the ignition of the internal combustion engine, by the oil pressure in the internal combustion engine which continues to exist for a short period of time, by way of an oil pressure switch means and a control means forming part of said further means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the throttle valve means is constituted by a throttle valve opening and closing only the by-pass line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 38 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the throttle valve means is constituted by a throttle valve alternately opening and closing the by-pass line means and the inlet channel to the installation for the catalytic afterburning.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 36 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the throttle valve means includes a throttle valve alternately opening and closing the by-pass line means and the inlet channel to the installation for the catalytic afterburning.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 154 words
An installation, for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, which includes a by-pass line means by-passing the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in which is arranged a throttle valve means actuated in dependence on the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, further means for actuating the throttle valve also independently of the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in dependence of at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine, including an adjusting motor for the throttle valve means which is actuated by a control means, and means responsive to said parameter connected with an input of said control means, characterized in that said control means is an electronic control device, and said means responsive to said parameter is an oil pressure switch responsive to the oil pressure of the engine and effective only upon turning off the engine ignition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 154 words
An installation, for the catalytic afterburning of exhaust gases in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, which includes a by-pass line means by-passing the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in which is arranged a throttle valve means actuated in dependence on the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, further means for actuating the throttle valve also independently of the temperature of the installation for the catalytic afterburning, in dependence of at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine, including an adjusting motor for the throttle valve means which is actuated by a control means, and means responsive to said parameter connected with an input of said control means, characterized in that said control means is an electronic control device, and said means responsive to said parameter is an oil pressure switch responsive to the oil pressure of the engine and effective only upon turning off the engine ignition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 28 words
An installation according to claim 5, characterized in that a temperature sensor means sensing the temperature of the installation is connected to another input of said control means.

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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) 1979-06-08 1979-12-08 1980-06-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-06-08 1983-12-08 1984-06-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-06-08 1987-12-08 1988-06-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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