Title:
MODULE INTEGRATING MIXER AND PARTICULATE SEPARATOR INTO A COMMON HOUSING AND AN ENGINE BREATHING SYSTEM HAVING THE MODULE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/045075
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
One exemplary embodiment includes a product including a housing that has a mixer portion and first, second and third openings. The first opening is configured to receive at least a portion of exhaust gases produced by an internal combustion engine, and the second opening is configured to receive intake air. The mixer portion is in communication with the first and second openings to mix the exhaust gases and the intake air into a gas mixture. The third opening is in communication with the mixer portion to flow the gas mixture therethrough. The invention further includes a particulate separator disposed within the housing. The particulate separator is configured to remove particulates from the exhaust gases. The product may be included in a low-pressure EGR path and/or a high-pressure EGR path.
Inventors:
WENZEL WOLFGANG (DE)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/059778
Publication Date:
June 10, 2010
Filing Date:
October 07, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BORGWARNER INC (US)
WENZEL WOLFGANG (DE)
WENZEL WOLFGANG (DE)
International Classes:
F02M25/07; F01N3/021; F02B47/10; F02M25/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BROOKS, Cary W. et al. (P.C.P.O. Box 439, Troy Michigan, US)
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