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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2009
Filed:
May. 10, 2007
Richard Edward Winsor, Waterloo, IA (US);
Richard Edward Winsor, Waterloo, IA (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A particulate filter regeneration system for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of combustion cylinders, an intake manifold and an exhaust manifold. The particulate filter regeneration system includes a particulate filter adapted for communication with the exhaust manifold, a flame heater adapted for communication with the intake manifold, and a temperature indicator for providing an indication of a temperature associated with the exhaust manifold. A controller is coupled with the temperature indicator and the flame heater. The controller actuates the flame heater dependent upon a particulate filter regeneration indicator and a signal from the temperature indicator indicating a temperature of less than approximately 300° C.