Abstract: A dash pot device for application to a deceleration control system for delaying a return action to the engine idle speed position of a carburetor throttle valve for automobile engines. The device includes a body member having a partition wall dividing an interior of the body member into a diaphragm chamber and an air chamber, a diaphragm disposed within the diaphragm chamber, an air filter positioned within the air chamber, a shaft fastened to the diaphragm, a pinhole type orifice passage installed in the partition wall, and a check valve located in the partition wall and oriented parallel to the orifice passage.

Abstract: The invention refers to a downdraft carburetor for internal combustion engines, the choke tube cross-section being controlled by a choke tube valve whose movement is controlled as a function of the control pressure in the choke tube by means of a diaphragm and lever with spring support. The choke tube and the choke tube valve have the shape of a venturi nozzle. The control of the choke tube valve is so arranged that the closing moment increases with closing of the choke tube valve. A damping system is provided which consists of a diaphragm box placed in the float chamber of the carburetor and which is connected by means of levers with the levers controlling the choke tube valve.

Abstract: In an engine air induction passage, a throttle controls air flow and an air valve is biased to a position which is a measure of the air flow. Linkage between the throttle and the air valve opens the air valve as the throttle is opened and closes the air valve as the throttle is closed; the linkage contains a dashpot which allows the air valve to move gradually from the position to which it is urged by the throttle to its air flow measuring position.

Abstract: A throttle valve opening controller for applying variable retarding forces against the closing force of the throttle valve at the time of quick closing thereof depending on the running condition of the engine, comprising: a diaphragm device consisting of a diaphragm which is movable in association with the throttle valve when the throttle valve opening is smaller than the specified value, a spring for urging said diaphragm with a force smaller than the closing force of the throttle valve, and a diaphragm chamber which is formed on the rear side of said diaphragm and to which atmospheric pressure or intake vacuum immediately downstream of the throttle valve is admitted; and means for varying the leak rate of the air discharged from the diaphragm chamber of said diaphragm device at the time of quick closing of the throttle valve depending on the running condition of the engine.

Abstract: A thermal timer valve for temperature-dependent operation of accessory devices of a fuel mixture preparation system of a combustion engine. The valve has a membrane chamber acted upon by intake pipe or manifold negative pressure. The membrane is connected to a rod which on one end has a valve closure element and on the other end a piston located in an oil chamber. The oil chamber may have an adjustable overflow channel. A disk check valve may be associated with the piston. Also there may be an overflow channel with a compensation chamber.

Abstract: A resiliently deformable link is interposed between the throttle linkage and the throttle lever of a carburetor normally associated with a conventional internal combustion engine. The resiliently deformable member receives and stores energy during acceleration movements of the linkage and transmits the energy to the throttle lever for opening the throttle valve. A pneumatic restrictor such as a dashpot or bellows opposes the opening of the throttle valve in response to the resiliently deformable member. The rate of discharge of air into or from a chamber within the pneumatic restrictor modulates the rate of opening the throttle valve. Air flow is regulated by air bleed means which may be an adjustable atmospheric vented valve or other means responsive to engine manifold vacuum.Biasing means serve to urge the throttle lever toward a closed throttle position.

Abstract: A dashpot with a fast idle device for carburetor throttles comprises a dashpot for damping a rapid closing movement of the throttle and a fast idle device for causing an automobile to run at fast idle. The fast idle device has a vacuum chamber separated from an air chamber of the dashpot by a partition, and a rod passing through a hole made in the partition, which rod is secured to a diaphragm defining a part of the vacuum chamber and axially moved with vacuum induced into the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: Deceleration control apparatus for a vehicle engine minimizes increase in exhaust pollutants during sudden deceleration while at the same time maintaining effective braking action of the engine to reduce the speed of the vehicle. In addition to a dash pot mechanism subjected to vacuum pressures both upstream and downstream from the engine throttle valve for regulating closing movement of the throttle valve, an air passage communicates with the engine intake passage downstream from the throttle valve. A control valve is operatively interposed in the air passage to admit atmospheric air into the engine intake passage upon sudden deceleration in engine speed. The control valve closes slowly during continued deceleration and closes off the air supply when deceleration ceases.

Abstract: A carburetor for an internal combustion engine comprises a fuel idling circuit opening into the intake pipe downstream of a driver-actuated main throttle. Idle regulation means comprise a first pneumatic element connected to that part of the intake pipe downstream of the main throttle and a second pneumatic element having a movable part connected to the main throttle means by a unidirectional connection such that the throttle means can be opened to an additional extent. The second pneumatic element is subjected to the vacuum in a chamber connected to said part of the intake pipe and also connected to atmosphere by a valve carried by the movable part of the second element and opened by the first pneumatic element moving with respect to the second pneumatic element when there is an increase in the degree of vacuum in the intake pipe. Additional means preventing the main throttle from closing beyond a partially open position and which are disabled after successful cranking may be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a butterfly valve opening degree setting device comprising a diaphragm apparatus. The diaphragm apparatus has a diaphragm, a vacuum chamber and a control rod connected to the diaphragm. The control rod is arranged so as to be engageable with the butterfly valve disposed in the duct. The vacuum chamber of the diaphragm apparatus is connected to the vacuum port formed on the inner wall of the duct. The butterfly valve is held open at a position wherein the peripheral edge of the butterfly valve faces the vacuum port.

Abstract: A diaphragm means for driving a secondary throttle valve in a two-barrel carburetor of the type wherein the secondary throttle valve is opened by a diaphragm means actuated by the venturi vacuum when the primary throttle valve is opened, including an expanding and contracting diaphragm rod, which is normally contracted but which is expanded against a spring face when the secondary throttle is being forcibly held closed during high-speed running, and whose contraction is damped.

Abstract: A dashpot for impeding rapid closing of a throttle valve of a carburetor, especially for an automotive engine has an air passage that opens to the atmosphere, venting a dashpot chamber whose capacity increases when the dashpot operates. A delay device is provided in the air passage, and comprises an orifice and a nonreturn valve arranged in parallel, and in series therewith, a control valve that closes the air passage when an intake manifold vacuum exceeds a set value. The dashpot serves as a throttle positioner in the high engine rotation area, and as a regular dashpot in the low engine rotation area.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus having an air control valve for introducing an amount of air into the intake system of an internal combustion engine when the engine begins to decelerate, for preventing after-fire of an unburnt air-fuel mixture in the catalytic converter arranged in an exhaust pipe of the engine. The apparatus further includes a temperature detecting valve adapted for stopping the operation of the flow control valve during engine warm-up operations. Therefore, introduction of air into the intake system is stopped even if the engine begins to decelerate and, also, a proper engine warm-up operation can be carried out.

Abstract: An orifice device communicable with a vacuum source comprises a first and a second orifice means of sintered metal. The first orifice means is usually closed by a flexible one-way check valve which may keep closed when the air flows in one direction and may be released from the first orifice means when the air flows in the other direction. The air flow normally is passed through the second orifice means thereby to be restricted in both directions, whereby the orifice means are effective independently of each other. Another embodiment is disclosed wherein a flexible member is mounted in and restricts flow in one direction through the central portion of a single sintered metal element.

Abstract: A carburetor for an internal combustion engine comprises a fuel idling circuit opening into the intake pipe downstream of a driver-actuated main throttle. Idle regulation means comprise a first pneumatic element connected to that part of the intake pipe downstream of the main throttle and a second pneumatic element having a movable part connected to the main throttle means by a unidirectional connection such that the throttle means can be opened to an additional extent. The second pneumatic element is subjected to the vacuum in a chamber connected to said part of the intake pipe and also connected to atmosphere by a valve carried by the movable part of the second element and opened by the first pneumatic element moving with respect to the second pneumatic element when there is an increase in the degree of vacuum in the intake pipe.

Abstract: A dashpot assembly having a single annular diaphragm the inner periphery of which forms a valve movable relative to a metering passage between chambers formed at opposite sides of a plunger assembly in the dashpot. Upon movement in one direction the valve element requires air to pass through the metering passage and upon movement in the opposite direction the valve moves out of engagement to permit free flow between opposite sides of the plunger. The dashpot incorporates a ring element which serves to maintain the metering passage free of obstructions and dirt and which extends the effective area of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A system for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine for optimum efficiency in engine operation and fuel economy and for minimum objectionable exhaust emissions. The system pertains particularly to an internal combustion engine in an automobile, truck, or the like. Fuel is heated prior to introduction thereof into the engine. Fuel is introduced to the engine in accordance with manifold pressures.

Abstract: An integral device for controlling the rate of throttle closure and for preventing after run of an internal combustion engine is provided which utilizes a pair of diaphragm assemblies for accomplishing both functional operations. The device includes a dash pot stem having an axial opening through it. The opening is operatively connected to a source of engine vacuum. A diaphragm housing defining a chamber has a pair of diaphragm assemblies positioned in it. A first diaphragm assembly is mounted to the dash pot stem. The second diaphragm assembly is movably mounted on the dash pot stem and includes a shaft extending through the housing. The shaft is engagable with suitable linkage means operatively connected to a throttle valve of a carburetor for the engine. Upon engine start, the application of engine vacuum to a first side of the first diaphragm operates on the diaphragm and housing so that, in effect, the housing moves in a first direction, positioning the shaft at its curb idle position.

Abstract: Carburetor for gasoline engine has connecting air-intake and gas mixture chambers separated by an adjustable, air-metering valve provided with throttle opening means of variable flow area and communicating with said connecting chambers for providing venturi effect. Gas metering member in gas mixture chamber adjustable with movement of valve to vary amount of gas globules metered out to mix with air throttled through the opening means in valve, according to demand of engine. Efficiency of carburetion improved by controlled suction of air at any given throttle opening, for combination with likewise controlled flow of gas globules, in a proportion with reference to said venturi effect which provides maximum power and performance efficiency at any given engine speed, while accomplishing substantially complete atomization of the gas globules at all engine speeds.