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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2015
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya-shi, JP;
Hiromitsu Ishihara, Okazaki, JP;
AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Kariya-Shi, Aichi-Ken, JP;
Abstract
A structure of an air flow control valve includes: valve main body portions respectively provided in intake ports, and controlling the flow of a fluid supplied to combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine; connecting shafts provided integrally with the valve main body portions, and connecting the valve main body portions; a first bearing member formed of a single member having a first bearing hole turnably supporting the connecting shaft at a first end; and a second bearing member provided separately from the first bearing member, and formed of a single member having a second bearing hole turnably supporting the connecting shaft at a second end. The connecting shafts are formed integrally with the valve main body portions in a state where the first and second bearing members are respectively fitted onto the connecting shafts connecting the valve main body portions.