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Fuel supply systems for diesel engines

US4018201A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 1975
Grant dateApr 19, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 15, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A Fuel System for an engine includes an actuator for controlling the output of a pump and a pair of d.c. supply lines the voltage across which is determined by a voltage regulator. A series circuit including a resistor, a relay coil and a transistor is connected across the supply lines and first means is provided for turning transistor off if the current flow through the actuator exceeds a predetermined value. Second means including a resistor is provided to maintain transistor de-energised when it has been turned off to prevent further operation of the actuator. In addition switch means is provided to short circuit the resistor if the potential between the supply lines falls below a second predetermined value.

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