Apparatus for controlling cooling airflow to an internal combustion engine, and engines and methods utilizing the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11692473
APP PUB NO 20230040405A1
SERIAL NO

17974160

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An engine apparatus is provided that includes an internal combustion engine and a cooling airflow control subsystem The cooling airflow control subsystem includes an airflow regulator having a first component comprising one or more passageways extending through the first component, and a second component comprising one or more passageways extending through the second component, the second component mounted adjacent the first component; and an actuator operably coupled to the airflow regulator to cause relative rotation between the first and second components when actuated so that the airflow regulator can be altered between: (1) a first state in which the first and second passageways are aligned a first extent to allow a first amount of cooling airflow to reach the engine; and (2) a second state in which the first and second passageways are aligned a second extent to allow a second amount of cooling airflow to reach the engine, the first amount being greater than the second amount.

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DISCOVERY ENERGY LLC220 TWIN OAKS DRIVE KOHLER WI 53044

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Koenigs, William D Fond du Lac, US 20 101
Philipps, Brian West Bend, US 3 1
Tursky, Michael J Fond du Lac, US 8 22
Vierkant, Erich Kohler, US 3 2

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