US6032465A
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Integral turbine exhaust gas recirculation control valve
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1998-12-15
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2018-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A turbocharger with an integral exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) chamber incorporated into the turbine housing attaches to an exhaust outlet casting having a segregated EGR chamber. A valve in the turbine housing EGR chamber allows recirculation of exhaust gas directly from the turbine volute.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian G. Regnier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:52
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D9/00; F01D9/02; F01D9/026; F01D17/00; F01D17/10; F01D17/105; F02; F02B; F02B37/00; F02M; F02M26/00; F02M26/02; F02M26/09; F02M26/10; F02M26/13; F02M26/14; F02M26/16; F02M26/51; F02M26/52; F02M26/59; F02M26/61; F02M26/615; F02M26/04; F02M26/05; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A turbocharger for internal combustion engines comprising: a turbine housing having an integral EGR chamber disposed therein that is separated from an exhaust gas outlet of the housing, wherein the EGR chamber includes an exhaust gas passage that extends from the EGR chamber to a volute within the turbine housing; an EGR control valve disposed within the EGR chamber and positioned over the exhaust gas passage to control the passage of exhaust gas from the volute and out of the turbine housing; and, a flow path from the EGR chamber to an EGR conduit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A turbocharger for internal combustion engines comprising: a turbine housing having an integral EGR chamber disposed therein that is separated from an exhaust gas outlet of the housing, wherein the EGR chamber includes an exhaust gas passage that extends from the EGR chamber to a volute within the turbine housing; an EGR control valve disposed within the EGR chamber and positioned over the exhaust gas passage to control the passage of exhaust gas from the volute and out of the turbine housing; and, a flow path from the EGR chamber to an EGR conduit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The turbocharger as defined in claim 1 wherein the flow path comprises: a turbine elbow casting attached to the turbine housing having: an exhaust gas outlet that extends therethrough and that is positioned separate from the turbine housing exhaust gas outlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The turbocharger as defined in claim 2 further comprising: an exhaust valve disposed within the turbine elbow casting exhaust gas outlet; and an EGR chamber disposed within the turbine elbow casting and opposite to the turbine housing EGR chamber, wherein the turbine elbow casting EGR chamber is separate from the turbine elbow casting exhaust gas outlet.
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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) | 2003-03-07 | 2003-09-06 | 2004-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-07 | 2007-09-06 | 2008-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-07 | 2011-09-06 | 2012-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |