Noise attenuation valve assembly

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090084998A1
SERIAL NO

11660628

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A control mechanism for a noise attenuation valve in a vehicle exhaust system is configured to significantly reduce operational noises. The noise attenuation valve includes a flapper valve (18) that is supported on a shaft (16) for rotation within an inlet tube (14). The shaft is coupled to an actuator (27) with a linkage assembly (30). The linkage assembly (30) includes a lever (42) that contacts noise attenuation pads (48) at maximum travel limits defined by a backing plate (46) to reduce operational noise. In one example configuration, the actuator provides a bottomless solenoid configuration and utilizes a pulse width modulation control module to further reduce operational noises.

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ARVIN TECHNOLOGIES INC2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD TROY MI 48084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abram, Kwin Columbus, US 43 380
Arbuckle, Ivan Columbus , US 12 97
Callahan, Joseph Greenwood, US 28 199

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