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Electronically controlled fuel pump

US4450783A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateMay 29, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure illustrates an electronically controlled fuel pump in which a bypass valve regulates its output pressure to a predetermined level above a control pressure. A downstream throttling valve re-regulates the pressure to a predetermined level below a control pressure. The control pressure is established by an electro-hydraulic valve which is, in turn, fed with signals with a microprocessor to provide appropriate control. The use of the control pressure in effect causes a servo action and utilizes the pressure of the fuel to manipulate the valve and minimize the power requirement of the electro-hydraulic valve.

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