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Carburetor and method of calibration
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1978-06-19
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1998-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A carburetor controlled by a pulse width modulated duty cycle operated solenoid has a main metering rod and an idle bleed valve spring biased against a bracket carried by the solenoid armature. The armature is spring biased to a rich position against an adjustable stop and is pulled by the solenoid coil to a lean position against a portion of the solenoid coil assembly. The entire coil assembly is spring biased against a stop which is adjusted to establish the lean position of the metering rod and bleed valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Hogeman
- 👤 Jack L. Seaman
- 👤 Roland S. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-04 14:28
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M3/00; F02M3/08; F02M3/09; F02D; F02D35/00; F02D35/0015; F02D35/0046; F02D35/0053; F02D35/0069; F02M7/00; F02M7/12; F02M7/18; F02M7/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/74; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87153; Y10T137/87161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to one of said positions, and a spring biasing said apparatus to the other of said positions, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said one position, and an adjustable stop controlling the position of said coil assembly for establishing said one position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to one of said positions, and a spring biasing said apparatus to the other of said positions, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said one position, and an adjustable stop controlling the position of said coil assembly for establishing said one position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to one of said positions, and a spring biasing said apparatus to the other of said positions, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said one position, an adjustable stop, and a spring biasing said coil assembly against said stop for establishing said one position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to one of said positions, and a spring biasing said apparatus to the other of said positions, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said one position, an adjustable stop, and a spring biasing said coil assembly against said stop for establishing said one position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to said lean position, and a spring biasing said apparatus to said rich position, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said lean position, an adjustable stop controlling the position of said coil assembly for establishing said lean position, and a rich stop engaged by said armature in said rich position, said rich stop being adjustable for establishing said rich position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to said lean position, and a spring biasing said apparatus to said rich position, and wherein the improvement comprises a member included as a portion of said coil assembly and engaged by said armature in said lean position, an adjustable stop controlling the position of said coil assembly for establishing said lean position, and a rich stop engaged by said armature in said rich position, said rich stop being adjustable for establishing said rich position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
231 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel bowl, a main fuel passage, a metering orifice opening from said bowl to said passage, an idle fuel passage, an air bleed opening into said idle fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket, a metering rod biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, an idle bleed valve biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict air flow through said bleed and thereby permit increased fuel flow through said idle fuel passage in said rich position and to permit increased air flow through said bleed and thereby restrict fuel flow through said idle fuel passage in said lean position, and said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to said lean position, a spring biasing said apparatus to said rich position, said coil assembly including a member engaged by said armature in said lean position, an adjustable lean stop, a spring biasing said coil assembly against said stop for establishing said lean position, and a rich stop engaged by said armature in said rich position, said rich stop being adjustable for establishing said rich position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
231 words
A carburetor comprising a fuel bowl, a main fuel passage, a metering orifice opening from said bowl to said passage, an idle fuel passage, an air bleed opening into said idle fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position, said apparatus including a bracket, a metering rod biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict fuel flow through said passage in said lean position and to permit increased fuel flow through said passage in said rich position, an idle bleed valve biased against and operated by said bracket to restrict air flow through said bleed and thereby permit increased fuel flow through said idle fuel passage in said rich position and to permit increased air flow through said bleed and thereby restrict fuel flow through said idle fuel passage in said lean position, and said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket, a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and energizable for moving said apparatus to said lean position, a spring biasing said apparatus to said rich position, said coil assembly including a member engaged by said armature in said lean position, an adjustable lean stop, a spring biasing said coil assembly against said stop for establishing said lean position, and a rich stop engaged by said armature in said rich position, said rich stop being adjustable for establishing said rich position.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
101 words
The method of calibrating a carburetor having a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position and including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket for controlling fuel flow through said passage, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket and biased to one of said positions, and a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and including a member engaged by said armature in the other of said positions, said method comprising the step of adjusting the position of said coil assembly for establishing said other position.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
101 words
The method of calibrating a carburetor having a fuel passage, a metering apparatus reciprocable between a rich position and a lean position and including a bracket and a metering device biased against and operated by said bracket for controlling fuel flow through said passage, said apparatus further including a solenoid armature carrying said bracket and biased to one of said positions, and a solenoid coil assembly surrounding said armature and including a member engaged by said armature in the other of said positions, said method comprising the step of adjusting the position of said coil assembly for establishing said other position.
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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) | 1982-12-10 | 1983-06-11 | 1983-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-10 | 1987-06-11 | 1987-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-10 | 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |