US4574755A
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Air/fuel ratio control device for a carburetor
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-11-07
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2003-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An intake system for an internal combustion engine having an air/fuel ration control device for closing the vent on a float chamber. The increased pressure within the float chamber from the incoming fuel enrichens the air/fuel mixture to the engine. The vent closure is effected by a valve controller responsive to intake vacuum. The controller is activated by vacuum experienced during engine braking. A bistarter choke system is disclosed including means for disabling the air/fuel ratio control device using either a switching apparatus or the higher pressures within the choke mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshihiko Sato
- 👤 Shigeru Doi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:27
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M5/00; F02M5/08; F02M1/00; F02M1/04; F02M1/046; F02M7/00; F02M7/10; F02M7/11; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/19; Y10S261/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller responsive to a selected level of engine intake vacuum to close said control valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller responsive to a selected level of engine intake vacuum to close said control valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fuel supply system of claim 1 wherein said fuel inlet means supplies fuel under pressure above atmospheric to said float chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fuel supply system of claim 1 wherein said valve controller includes a diaphram coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm, and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with the intake passage of the engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fuel supply system of claim 3 wherein said bias spring prevents closure of said control valve except when the engine is above idle and the intake throttle valve is substantially closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage when the engine speed is above idle and said throttle valve is substantially closed to close said control valve and seal said float chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage when the engine speed is above idle and said throttle valve is substantially closed to close said control valve and seal said float chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intake system of claim 5 wherein said fuel inlet supplies fuel under pressure above atmospheric to said float chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The intake system of claim 5 wherein said valve controller includes a diaphragm coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm, and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with said intake passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The intake system of claim 7 wherein said bias spring prevents closure of said control valve except when the engine speed is above idle and the intake throttle valve is substantially closed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The intake system of claim 5 wherein said fuel inlet includes a float valve and a float, said float being mounted about a pivot within said float chamber with said pivot forwardly of said float in the vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intake system of claim 9 wherein said float valve is between said pivot and said float.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The intake system of claim 5 further comprising a canister containing fuel absorbing material, said canister being in communication with said air vent passage and atmosphere.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
130 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine of an automobile, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller having a vacuum line extending from said valve controller to said intake passage, said valve controller being responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage to close said control valve, a choke means for selectively enrichening the carburetion, and a shutoff valve in said vacuum line for closing said vacuum line when said choke is activated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine of an automobile, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller having a vacuum line extending from said valve controller to said intake passage, said valve controller being responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage to close said control valve, a choke means for selectively enrichening the carburetion, and a shutoff valve in said vacuum line for closing said vacuum line when said choke is activated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The intake system of claim 12 wherein said choke includes a bistarter having a choke fuel passage extending from said intake passage into said float chamber and a choke fuel air inlet to said choke fuel passage within said float chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
142 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to astmosphere, a choke including a bistarter having a choke fuel passage extending from said intake passage into said float chamber and a choke fuel air inlet to said choke fuel passage within said float chamber, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller having a vacuum line extending from said valve controller to said choke fuel passage, said valve controller being responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage to close said control valve when said choke is not enabled.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
142 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine, comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to astmosphere, a choke including a bistarter having a choke fuel passage extending from said intake passage into said float chamber and a choke fuel air inlet to said choke fuel passage within said float chamber, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller having a vacuum line extending from said valve controller to said choke fuel passage, said valve controller being responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage to close said control valve when said choke is not enabled.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
112 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage when the engine speed is above idle and said throttle valve is substantially closed to close said control valve and an overflow tube in said float chamber extending to said air vent passage.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
112 words
An intake system of a vehicle engine comprising an intake passage; a carburetor in said intake passage, including a throttle valve, a sealed float chamber, a fuel jet passage for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion, a fuel inlet to said float chamber, an air vent passage from said float chamber to atmosphere, a control valve in said vent passage, a valve controller responsive to a selected minimum level of engine intake vacuum in said intake passage when the engine speed is above idle and said throttle valve is substantially closed to close said control valve and an overflow tube in said float chamber extending to said air vent passage.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
119 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller including a diaphragm coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm, and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with the intake passage of the engine, said valve controller being responsive to engine braking to close said control valve whereby said vent to said float chamber is closed to atmosphere during engine braking.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
119 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller including a diaphragm coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm, and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with the intake passage of the engine, said valve controller being responsive to engine braking to close said control valve whereby said vent to said float chamber is closed to atmosphere during engine braking.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
144 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller including a diaphragm coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with the intake passage of the engine and said bias spring preventing closure of said control valve except when the engine is above idle and the intake throttle valve is substantially closed, said valve controller being responsive to engine braking to close said control valve whereby said vent to said float chamber is closed to atmosphere during engine braking.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
144 words
A fuel supply system for a carburetor of an engine, comprising a sealed float chamber; fuel inlet means to said float chamber for supplying fuel thereto; fuel jet passage means for delivering fuel from said float chamber for carburetion; an air vent passage from said float chamber; a control valve in said vent passage; and a valve controller including a diaphragm coupled to said control valve, a vacuum chamber on one side of said diaphragm and a bias spring, said vacuum chamber being in communication with the intake passage of the engine and said bias spring preventing closure of said control valve except when the engine is above idle and the intake throttle valve is substantially closed, said valve controller being responsive to engine braking to close said control valve whereby said vent to said float chamber is closed to atmosphere during engine braking.
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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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |