Patent ID: 6053146
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: F02B,F02D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An exhaust control mechanism for use in a model engine system having a source of engine exhaust, the exhaust control mechanism comprisingan exhaust control member body being formed to include first and second passages, the first passage extends along a first passage axis, the first and second passages intersect at an intersection region, and the exhaust control member is adapted to couple to a source of engine exhaust to position one of the first and second passages in communication with the source of engine exhaust,a valve positioned to lie in the first passage, anda valve actuator being connected to the valve and configured to move substantially along a valve actuator axis to move the valve through the first passage and in and out of the intersection region and the valve actuator axis extending substantially parallel to the first passage axis.