Patent ID: 7137614
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: F02B,F02D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A valve device for controlling a flow of an intake air within a surge tank connected to an engine, wherein the surge tank is divided into a plurality of tank chambers by a partition wall disposed within the surge tank, the valve device comprising: a valve body having a frame mounted within a communication opening defined in the partition wall, wherein the valve body includes a frame defining a frame opening; a valve member rotatably mounted to the valve body in order to open and close the frame opening; a motor coupled to the valve member and arranged and constructed to rotate the valve member, wherein the motor includes a stator molded integrally with the valve body; a first rotary shaft connected to a first end of the valve member on a side of the motor; wherein the frame includes a first frame portion on the side of the motor and a first support portion formed on the first frame portion and having an outer diameter; wherein the first portion has a thickness substantially equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the first support portion; and wherein the first frame portion further includes a thickness reduced portion.