Controlling motion of a moveable part

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9091184
APP PUB NO 20140290604A1
SERIAL NO

14227122

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For controlling motion of a movable part, a device comprises a first chamber and a second chamber in fluid communication with each other via a variable orifice that is responsive to pressure within the first chamber. Movement of the movable part is thereby at least partially controlled by flow of a fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber via the variable orifice. An increase in pressure in the first chamber may cause an increase in orifice area, whereas a decrease in pressure may cause a decrease in the orifice area. Pressure-dependent elements that change geometries and/or the pressure-based opening/closing of one or more bypass channels may be used for this purpose. Where bypass channels are used, a valve may be opened/closed based on an operating parameter of a system in which the movable part is a component. Such a system may comprise an internal combustion engine.

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JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC22 EAST DUDLEY TOWN ROAD BLOOMFIELD CT 06002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howell, Thomas West Simsbury, US 13 284
Schwoerer, John Storrs Mansfield, US 7 46
Swanbon, Bruce Tolland, US 3 11

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