Patents by Inventor Boku Itou

Boku Itou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9062589
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device, the elbow pipe changing a flow direction of an exhaust gas flowing from the filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe, the straight pipe extending in a direction intersecting an axial line of the outlet pipe; an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution inside the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe; and a mixing pipe disposed in the elbow pipe to serve as a cover for the reductant aqueous solution, the mixing pipe being provided with openings on a circumferential wall thereof. A cutout is provided at a fixing portion of the mixing pipe with the elbow pipe at a position for allowing the exhaust gas entering through an inlet of the elbow pipe to flow toward the injection nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Patent number: 8991160
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device, the elbow pipe changing a flow direction of an exhaust gas flowing from the filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe, the straight pipe extending in a direction intersecting an axial line of the outlet pipe; an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution inside the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe; and a mixing pipe disposed in the elbow pipe to serve as a cover for the reductant aqueous solution, the mixing pipe being provided with openings on a circumferential wall thereof. A plurality of large openings are provided on a circumferential wall of the mixing pipe near the injector and a plurality of small openings are provided on a circumferential wall of the mixing pipe near the straight pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Patent number: 8932530
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, an inner pipe and a tubular guide member. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part having a curved portion, and a linear part disposed downstream of the elbow part. The injector is disposed outside of the curved portion, and injects a reducing agent aqueous solution into the elbow part towards the linear part. The inner pipe is disposed downstream of the injector within the exhaust pipe. The inner pipe has an inlet portion opening facing the injector and an outer peripheral surface spaced apart from the inner wall of the linear part. The inner pipe allows the exhaust gas to flow through the inside of the inner pipe and along the outer periphery of the inner pipe. The tubular guide member directs the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector to the inner pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka
  • Patent number: 8916100
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, a mixing pipe, an inner pipe and a flow section. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part and a linear part. The injector is disposed in the elbow part and injects a reducing agent aqueous solution. The mixing pipe receives the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector, and includes an outlet portion formed spaced apart from an inner wall of the exhaust pipe, and a plurality of openings formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The inner pipe is disposed in the linear part and allows the exhaust gas to flow through the inside and the outer periphery thereof. The flow section is formed between the outlet portion of the mixing pipe and the inner wall of the exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust gas to the inner pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka
  • Patent number: 8916101
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, a mixing pipe and an inner pipe. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part having a curved portion, and a linear part disposed downstream of the elbow part. The injector is disposed outside the curved portion and injects the reducing agent aqueous solution towards the linear part. The mixing pipe is disposed inside the elbow part to surround the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector. The mixing pipe includes a plurality of openings on its outer peripheral surface. The inner pipe is disposed downstream of the mixing pipe and spaced apart from an outlet portion of the mixing pipe and from an inner wall of the linear part to allow the exhaust gas to flow through the inside of the inner pipe and along the outer periphery of the inner pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadashi Iljima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka
  • Patent number: 8893481
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe; and an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution into an inside of the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe. The elbow pipe is provided with an injector attachment to which the injector is attached with a bolt. An attachment face of the injector attachment is substantially flush with an end of an injection nozzle of the injector. The injector attachment is provided with a recess at which an end of the injection nozzle is exposed, the recess being enlarged toward the straight pipe. A heat-insulation layer located near an outer periphery of the recess is provided inside the injector attachment. An end of the bolt penetrates the injector from an outside to reach the heat-insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Publication number: 20140196442
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe; and an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution into an inside of the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe. The elbow pipe is provided with an injector attachment to which the injector is attached with a bolt. An attachment face of the injector attachment is substantially flush with an end of an injection nozzle of the injector. The injector attachment is provided with a recess at which an end of the injection nozzle is exposed, the recess being enlarged toward the straight pipe. A heat-insulation layer located near an outer periphery of the recess is provided inside the injector attachment. An end of the bolt penetrates the injector from an outside to reach the heat-insulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Publication number: 20140196441
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device, the elbow pipe changing a flow direction of an exhaust gas flowing from the filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe, the straight pipe extending in a direction intersecting an axial line of the outlet pipe; an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution inside the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe; and a mixing pipe disposed in the elbow pipe to serve as a cover for the reductant aqueous solution, the mixing pipe being provided with openings on a circumferential wall thereof. A plurality of large openings are provided on a circumferential wall of the mixing pipe near the injector and a plurality of small openings are provided on a circumferential wall of the mixing pipe near the straight pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Publication number: 20140196440
    Abstract: A mixing device includes: an elbow pipe attached to an outlet pipe of a filter device, the elbow pipe changing a flow direction of an exhaust gas flowing from the filter device; a straight pipe connected to a downstream side of the elbow pipe, the straight pipe extending in a direction intersecting an axial line of the outlet pipe; an injector attached to the elbow pipe and injecting a reductant aqueous solution inside the elbow pipe toward the straight pipe; and a mixing pipe disposed in the elbow pipe to serve as a cover for the reductant aqueous solution, the mixing pipe being provided with openings on a circumferential wall thereof. A cutout is provided at a fixing portion of the mixing pipe with the elbow pipe at a position for allowing the exhaust gas entering through an inlet of the elbow pipe to flow toward the injection nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Katou, Hiroyuki Tomioka, Boku Itou
  • Publication number: 20130164182
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, a mixing pipe and an inner pipe. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part having a curved portion, and a linear part disposed on the downstream side of the elbow part. The injector is disposed outside the curved portion and injects the reducing agent aqueous solution towards the linear part. The mixing pipe is disposed inside the elbow part to enclose a surrounding of the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector, and includes a plurality of openings on an outer peripheral surface thereof. The inner pipe is disposed on the downstream side of the mixing pipe and spaced apart from an outlet portion of the mixing pipe and from an inner wall of the linear part, and allows the exhaust gas to flow through the inside thereof and the outer periphery thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka
  • Publication number: 20130164183
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, a mixing pipe, an inner pipe and a flow section. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part and a linear part. The injector is disposed in the elbow part and injects a reducing agent aqueous solution. The mixing pipe is disposed to enclose a surrounding of the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector, and includes an outlet portion formed spaced apart from an inner wall of the exhaust pipe, and a plurality of openings formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The inner pipe is disposed in the linear part and allows the exhaust gas to flow through the inside and the outer periphery thereof. The flow section is formed between the outlet portion of the mixing the inner wall of the exhaust pipe and directs the exhaust gas to the inner pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka
  • Publication number: 20130164181
    Abstract: A reducing agent aqueous solution mixing device includes an exhaust pipe, an injector, an inner pipe and a tubular guide member. The exhaust pipe includes an elbow part having a curved portion, and a linear part disposed on a downstream side of the elbow part. The injector is disposed outside the curved portion and injects only a reducing agent aqueous solution into the elbow part towards the linear part. The inner pipe is disposed on an exhaust stream downstream side of the injector within the exhaust pipe with an inlet portion opening thereof facing the injector and an outer peripheral surface thereof being spaced apart from the inner wail of the linear art. The inner pipe allows the exhaust as to flow through the inside thereof and the outer periphery thereof. A tubular guide member directs the reducing agent aqueous solution injected from the injector to the inner pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Hirofumi Kizawa, Boku Itou, Shinji Tsujimura, Takashi Katou, Tetsuo Orita, Kanji Namimatsu, Issei Hara, Hiroyuki Tomioka