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Fuel injector with device for detecting needle position

US10502172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 2015
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M51/005
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel injector includes a needle that can move between an entirely open position and a closed position is provided with a device for identifying the position of the needle, in which an electrical circuit is closed in the two extreme positions, the needle being in electrical contact with ground, the circuit being open in any other intermediate position of the needle, the needle not being grounded.

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