Valve assembly having a sealing member
AssigneeDenso Corporation
InventorsKatsuya Torii, Yasushi Kawano, Masamichi Akagawa
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Abstract
A valve assembly is disclosed that includes a first and a second valve assembly parts that collectively define a duct. The valve assembly also includes a valve unit that includes a housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough. The valve unit is coupled to the first valve assembly part such that the fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the duct. A control valve is also included for controlling flow of fluid in the flow path. Furthermore, the valve assembly includes a sealing member that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the second valve assembly part, that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the valve unit, and that dampens vibration transmitted to the valve unit.
Claims18
An intake device for an internal combustion engine comprising:
- a first and a second valve assembly parts that collectively define a duct;
- a valve unit that includes a housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough, wherein the valve unit is coupled to the first valve assembly part such that the fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the duct;
- a control valve for controlling flow of fluid in the flow path;
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- a gasket that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the second valve assembly part, that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the valve unit, and that dampens vibration transmitted to the valve unit,
- wherein the gasket includes an integral polymeric molded body.
A valve assembly comprising:
- a first and a second valve assembly parts that collectively define a duct;
- a valve unit that includes a housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough, wherein the valve unit is coupled to the first valve assembly part such that the fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the duct;
- a control valve for controlling flow of fluid in the flow path;
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- a sealing member that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the second valve assembly part, that seals a space between the first valve assembly part and the valve unit, and that dampens vibration transmitted to the valve unit,
- wherein the sealing member includes an integral polymeric molded body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.