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US 2009/0014673 A1Published application
Idle air control valve
AssigneeContinental Automotive Canada, Inc.
InventorsCraig Weldon, Yvon Sterling, Albin Lootvoet
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Abstract
An idle air control valve includes a sleeve that defines an internal space and an electrical connector including terminals attached to the sleeve. The connector is joined to the sleeve to enclose the actuator.
Claims17
A control valve assembly comprising:
- a plastic housing;
- an electric actuator disposed within the housing;
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- a plastic electrical connector joined to the housing, the electrical connector including a plurality of electrical contacts communicating with the electric actuator and a flange extending outward from the electric connector for securing the control valve assembly in place.
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An idle air control valve assembly comprising:
- a plastic sleeve defining an inner space;
- an electric actuator mounted within the sleeve;
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- a plastic electrical connector welded to the sleeve to enclose the electric actuator within the inner space, the electrical connector including a plurality of terminals in communication with the electric actuator and a mounting flange disposed at least partially about an outer surface of the electrical connector.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.