Abstract: An internal combustion engine intake manifold has a wall separating internal manifold space from an external space. An EGR valve for recirculating engine exhaust gases mounts on the wall such that an EGR outlet port of the EGR valve is communicated to the internal manifold space. EGR valves having various mounts for closing valve mounting holes in the manifold wall are disclosed.

Abstract: An emission control valve for an internal combustion engine having a body having an inlet port, an outlet port, a through-bore, and a seat area. A non-flow through member disposed within the through-bore, the non-flow-through member including a head connected to a stem with a free distal end, the stem having a cross-sectional area disposed within the through-bore and exposed to pressure of an operative medium at the outlet port when the head is blocking operative communication between the inlet port and each of the outlet port and the through-bore such that pressure at the outlet port acts on the cross-sectional area of the stem disposed within the through-bore in a direction opposite the direction in which the pressure at the outlet port acts on the head.

Abstract: An electric exhaust gas recirculation valve for an internal combustion engine. The valve having a body structure, an entrance at which engine exhaust gas to be recirculated enters the body structure, a passage that extends through the body structure for conveying engine exhaust gas that has entered the entrance, an exit at which engine exhaust gas that has passed through the passage exits the body structure, a valve mechanism having a valve member with a head, and a stem disposed within the body structure and comprising an armature that engages the stem at a single load operative connection for operating the valve mechanism.

Abstract: An automotive emission control valve including a body having an internal main flow passage between a first port and a second port, a valve seat circumscribing a transverse cross-sectional area of the passage, a valve member with a stem and a head that seats on and unseats from the valve seat, an actuator that operates the valve member. The actuator provides a magnetic circuit path that includes respective pole pieces at respective opposite axial ends of the actuator. At least one of the pole pieces being a two-part pole piece including a central hub part joined to an outer rim part that is disposed circumferentially about the central hub part.

Abstract: A valve including a body having a first port, a second port, and a through-bore. A valve member disposed within the through-bore. The valve member having a head and stem configuration exposed to the first port so that the pressure of an operative medium in the first port acts in one direction on the stem and in an opposite direction on the head when the head blocks operative communication between the first and the second ports, the valve stem having a free distal end. A spring that biases the valve member so that the head blocks operative communication between the first and the second ports. An electromagnetic actuator having an armature that moves the valve member to allow operative communication between the first and second ports. A locator that is proximate the free distal end of the stem and that bears against the armature at a single load operative connection.

Abstract: An automotive emission control valve including a body having an internal main flow passage between a first port and a second port, a valve seat circumscribing a transverse cross-sectional area of the passage, a valve member including a non-flow-through valve head, an electromagnetic actuator providing a magnetic circuit path that includes an armature for operating the valve member to selectively seat and unseat the valve head on and from the valve seat. The armature comprising a unitary ferromagnetic member having an axial end which contains a walled hole that extends interiorly of the ferromagnetic member and ends at a surface of a transverse wall of the ferromagnetic member. The valve member including a valve stem having a free distal end. The valve further including a locator which is joined to the free distal end of the valve stem. The locator bearing against the surface of the transverse wall.

Abstract: An EGR valve is well-suited for use in a diesel engine by employing a butterfly-type valve operated by a torque motor. Sealing of the butterfly blade to the wall of the passage through the valve body utilizes a sealing ring that is mounted in a groove of the passage wall. The blade and the sealing ring are self-aligned at assembly, and the groove is cooperatively defined by two body segments that are fitted axially together to capture the sealing ring. Two additional rings are used between the sealing ring and the sides of the groove. In certain embodiments, the axis of the passage in the vicinity of the groove is straight; in others, it has a 45 degree offset so that portions of the axis to opposite sides of the groove are non-collinear.