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Fuel metering valve

US4266571A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1979
Grant dateMay 12, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86879
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel metering valve for fuel injection to an internal combustion engine, comprising a rotary valve piston movable in a valve cylinder and having a spiral groove cooperating with a number of spaced valve ports in the cylinder, each port of triangular cross-section. Fuel is admitted to one end of the spiral groove and delivered through the ports in the cylinder. Rotation of the piston progressively opens the ports simultaneously.

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