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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2000
John Clarence Green, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Cathleen Grace Rutsey, Ferndale, MI (US);
Rob Meilinger, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Stephen E. Stucky, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Giuseppe Ganio-Mego, Royal Oak, MI (US);
BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A mounting bracket mechanism and system for mounting a solenoid operated valve, such as an EGR valve, to a vehicle. A strap-type mounting bracket is positioned over the valve and secured to the engine or other vehicle component with a plurality of bolts or other fasteners. A curved recess or groove is provided in an engine component or surface, or a spacer member is positioned between the valve and the engine component or surface in order to maximize surface contact and thus heat transfer between the valve and the vehicle. Spring tab members can be positioned on the mounting bracket in order to minimize vibration of the valve in the vehicle and more securely fix it in place. The mounting bracket, spacer member, and valve can be assembled together as a modular preassembly for mounting to the engine.