US4351292A
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Poppet valve shield
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1980-10-03
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Granted: 1982-09-28
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Expires: 2000-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A thermal barrier (10) fixed to a valve head (12) of a diesel engine poppet valve (14) is disclosed. The barrier includes a thin sheet metal cap 18 having a concave shield portion 18a, an annular fold or corrugation (18b) circumscribing the shield portion, and a cylindrical skirt portion welded to the valve head. The cap and the face portion (12a) of the valve head define an evacuated chamber (20) which is preferably filled with an insulating material (24) which also provides structural support for the shield portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger P. Worthen
- 👤 Jay M. Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:59
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01L; F01L3/00; F01L3/02; F01L3/04; F02; F02B; F02B3/00; F02B3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An insulated poppet valve of the type including a mushroom head having a circular face portion normally exposed to combusting gases in a combustion chamber of an expansible chamber engine, a sheet metal member spaced from and extending over said face portion, an annular fold formed continuously around the periphery of said member terminating in a skirt portion welded to the periphery of said head, said face portion, said sheet metal member, annular fold and skirt portion defining an evacuated chamber which provides a heat-conduction barrier for insulating the valve face portion from combusting gases, said annular fold providing an annular expansion joint for relieving stresses in the sheet metal member due to thermal expansion differences between the member and the valve head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An insulated poppet valve of the type including a mushroom head having a circular face portion normally exposed to combusting gases in a combustion chamber of an expansible chamber engine, a sheet metal member spaced from and extending over said face portion, an annular fold formed continuously around the periphery of said member terminating in a skirt portion welded to the periphery of said head, said face portion, said sheet metal member, annular fold and skirt portion defining an evacuated chamber which provides a heat-conduction barrier for insulating the valve face portion from combusting gases, said annular fold providing an annular expansion joint for relieving stresses in the sheet metal member due to thermal expansion differences between the member and the valve head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An insulated poppet valve as claimed in claim 1, in which said sheet metal member includes a concave surface circumscribed by said annular fold which defines a dish portion extending toward the face portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
An insulated poppet valve of the type including a mushroom head having a circular face portion normally exposed to combusting gases in a combustion chamber of an expansible chamber engine, a sheet metal cap covering the face portion, said cap having a circular shield portion spaced from and extending over said face portion, and a continuous skirt portion welded to the valve head, the improvement comprising: an annular fold formed continuously at the periphery of said shield portion and said skirt portion, said face portion, shield portion, annular fold and skirt portion of said cap defining an evacuated chamber which provides a heat-conduction barrier for insulating the valve face portion from combusting gases, said annular fold providing an annular expansion joint for relieving stresses in the sheet metal due to thermal expansion differences between the shield portion and the valve head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
An insulated poppet valve of the type including a mushroom head having a circular face portion normally exposed to combusting gases in a combustion chamber of an expansible chamber engine, a sheet metal cap covering the face portion, said cap having a circular shield portion spaced from and extending over said face portion, and a continuous skirt portion welded to the valve head, the improvement comprising: an annular fold formed continuously at the periphery of said shield portion and said skirt portion, said face portion, shield portion, annular fold and skirt portion of said cap defining an evacuated chamber which provides a heat-conduction barrier for insulating the valve face portion from combusting gases, said annular fold providing an annular expansion joint for relieving stresses in the sheet metal due to thermal expansion differences between the shield portion and the valve head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An insulated poppet valve as claimed in claim 3, in which said cap includes a concave surface circumscribed by said annular fold which defines a dish portion extending toward the valve face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A valve as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, or 4, in which the circular face portion of the head is concave.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A valve as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, or 4, in which an insulating material is disposed in the evacuated chamber.
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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) | 1985-09-27 | 1986-03-29 | 1986-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-27 | 1990-03-29 | 1990-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-27 | 1994-03-29 | 1994-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |