Breather valve device for the container for an electronic control unit
IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0979146
(2004-11-03)
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등록번호 |
US-7344578
(2008-03-18)
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우선권정보 |
IT-TO20030169 U(2003-11-04) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
2 |
초록
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A breather valve device for a container for an electronic control unit, includes a support structure including, a substantially planar wall having first and second surfaces intended to face outwardly and inwardly of the container respectively, and in which is formed an aperture, and a projecting, es
A breather valve device for a container for an electronic control unit, includes a support structure including, a substantially planar wall having first and second surfaces intended to face outwardly and inwardly of the container respectively, and in which is formed an aperture, and a projecting, essentially cylindrical, tubular wall extending from the first surface of the planar wall, substantially around the aperture; an interceptor element having a smaller cross section than the passage cross section of the tubular wall and of the aperture; the interceptor element being disposed inside an axially intermediate portion of the tubular wall, spaced radially from the latter so as to define, with respect to the tubular wall, a narrow annular gap; the interceptor element being connected to the support structure by at least one connector formation. The support structure, the interceptor element and the connector formation are integrally formed in one piece of molded plastics material. The valve device further includes a membrane permeable to gases and substantially impermeable to liquids, fixed to the second surface of the planar wall of the support structure so as to cover the aperture completely.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A breather valve device for the casing of an electronic control unit, comprising: a support structure comprising: a substantially planar wall having first and second surfaces respectively, facing outwardly and inwardly of the casing, respectively, and having an aperture forme
What is claimed is: 1. A breather valve device for the casing of an electronic control unit, comprising: a support structure comprising: a substantially planar wall having first and second surfaces respectively, facing outwardly and inwardly of the casing, respectively, and having an aperture formed therein, and a substantially cylindrical tubular wall projecting outwardly of the casing from the first surface of the planar wall, substantially around the aperture; and an interceptor element smaller in cross section than the passage cross-section of the tubular wall and the section of the aperture; the interceptor element being disposed in an axially intermediate position inside the tubular wall, and spaced radially therefrom so as to define, with respect to said tubular wall, a narrow annular gap, the interceptor element being connected to the support structure by at least one connector formation, wherein the support structure, the interceptor element and the at least one connector formation are formed integrally in one piece of molded plastic, and wherein the valve device further includes a membrane which is permeable to gases but substantially impermeable to liquids, fixed to the second surface of the planar wall of the support structure in such a way as to cover the said aperture completely. 2. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein the interceptor element is substantially in the form of a disc. 3. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein the passage cross section through the said aperture in the substantially planar wall is smaller than that through the aforesaid tubular wall. 4. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein a recessed seat is formed in the second surface of the planar wall and the membrane is secured to the bottom wall of this recessed seat. 5. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein the interceptor element is connected to the substantially planar wall of the support structure. 6. A breather valve device according to claim 5, wherein the element is connected to the rim of the aperture in the planar wall by means of a plurality of connector formations extending substantially parallel to the axis of the said aperture. 7. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein the membrane is made of a microporous hydrophobic material including polyethylene terephthalate (Teflon). 8. A breather valve device according to claim 1, wherein the support structure, the interceptor element and the said at least one connector formation are formed integrally in one piece with a lid of the casing of an electronic control unit.
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (2)
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Hara,Kouichi; Fukunishi,Atsushi, Casing member and method for manufacturing the same.
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Tago Takashi,JPX, Vent filter member.
이 특허를 인용한 특허 (3)
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Kamikawa, Yoshikazu, Composite molded article.
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Bussa, Marco; Quagliata, Franco, Electronic control unit for the motor of an electric fan.
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Hoffman, Karl K., Reversed pressure relief valve.
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