Patent ID: 6116223
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: F02D,F02M

Abstract:
An engine assembly, comprising:an internal combustion engine having an engine air inlet and an engine exhaust outlet;a valve assembly which includes a valve housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, said valve assembly is positionable between a first valve position and a second valve position;a first conduit which connects said engine exhaust outlet in fluid communication with said housing inlet;a second conduit which connects said engine air inlet in fluid communication with said housing outlet;a camshaft having a cam member secured thereto, wherein (i) said cam member is positionable between a first cam member position and a second cam member position, (ii) said cam member causes said valve assembly to be positioned at said first valve position when said cam member is positioned at said first cam member position, and (iii) said cam member causes said valve assembly to be positioned at said second valve position when said cam member is positioned at said second cam member position; anda turbocharger in fluid communication with said first conduit and said engine air inlet,wherein (i) engine exhaust gases are allowed to advanced from said engine exhaust outlet to said engine air inlet when said valve assembly is positioned in said first valve position, and (ii) air is prevented from advancing from said engine air inlet to said engine exhaust outlet when said valve assembly is positioned in said second valve position.