US4495904A
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Apparatus for facilitating engine starting
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A solenoid operated cut valve controls flow through a vent passage leading from a float chamber for a carburetor for an internal combustion engine. A normally closed switch opens in response to high temperature of the engine, and a normally closed timer switch opens at the start of cranking and closes again after a predetermined time of cranking. The switches are connected to the solenoid to prevent increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel to the air intake passage of the engine. In a modification, a switch responsive to vacuum intensity in the intake passage is included in the solenoid circuit to facilitate acceleration of the engine after a hot start.
Inventors
- 👤 Michio Sakaino
- 👤 Hisashi Igarashi
- 👤 Yutaka Taniguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:20
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N19/00; F02N19/001; F02D; F02D41/00; F02D41/02; F02D41/04; F02D41/06; F02D41/062; F02D41/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, means for opening said cut valve and maintaining it open during restarting in response to high engine temperature and at least one other engine starting condition to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, means for opening said cut valve and maintaining it open during restarting in response to high engine temperature and at least one other engine starting condition to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, means for opening and maintaining said cut valve open during restarting in response to high engine temperature and cranking time to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, means for opening and maintaining said cut valve open during restarting in response to high engine temperature and cranking time to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburator interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve, and means responsive to high engine temperature for causing said solenoid to open said cut valve and maintain it open during restarting to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburator interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve, and means responsive to high engine temperature for causing said solenoid to open said cut valve and maintain it open during restarting to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 in which said means is also responsive to cranking time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 in which said vent passage communicates with a fuel canister.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: avent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve for closing said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve to the closed position, a normally closed switch which opens in response to high temperature of the engine, a normally closed timer switch which opens at the start of engine cranking and closes after a predetermined time from the start of cranking, said switches being connected in parallel and positioned in a circuit with said solenoid to close said cut valve upon the closing of either of said switches and opening said cut valve upon the opening of both said switches during hot engine restarting in order to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for facilitating the starting of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: avent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve for closing said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve to the closed position, a normally closed switch which opens in response to high temperature of the engine, a normally closed timer switch which opens at the start of engine cranking and closes after a predetermined time from the start of cranking, said switches being connected in parallel and positioned in a circuit with said solenoid to close said cut valve upon the closing of either of said switches and opening said cut valve upon the opening of both said switches during hot engine restarting in order to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for facilitating acceleration of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve, and means responsive to high engine temperature and low vacuum intensity in said intake passage for causing said solenoid to open said cut valve during hot restarting to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for facilitating acceleration of an internal combustion engine, the engine having an air intake passage and a carburetor interposed in said passage, the carburetor including a float chamber having a fuel inlet, and a fuel nozzle communicating with the float chamber and the intake passage, the improvement comprising, in combination: a vent passage leading from said float chamber, a cut valve operable to close said vent passage, a solenoid for operating said cut valve, and means responsive to high engine temperature and low vacuum intensity in said intake passage for causing said solenoid to open said cut valve during hot restarting to prevent an increase in pressure within the float chamber from delivering an excessive amount of fuel through said fuel nozzle.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |