Patent ID: 6039034
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02M

Abstract:
An exhaust gas recirculation valve for installation between an air intake and an exhaust of an engine comprising a housing having a first bore for connection with the air intake and a second bore for receiving exhaust gas from the exhaust, the second bore being at an angle to the first bore and opening into the first bore; a valve stem extending from the first bore into the second bore; a valve seat in the second bore at the opening of the second bore into the first bore; a valve head on the valve stem within the second bore and normally in engagement with the valve seat; eccentric drive means rotatably mounted in the first bore and connected to the valve stem; actuating means mounted on the housing and connected to the eccentric drive means, which, on actuation, rotates the eccentric drive means to move the valve stem to disengage the valve head from the valve seat.