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Flow control device

US4480619A · kind A · utility

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45Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1983
Grant dateNov 6, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/24
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flow control device advantageously used in a fuel injection system for a diesel engine. The flow control device includes a spool valve defining on its sides first and second chambers which are connected with each other by means of a throttle. The second chamber is connected to a high pressure pipeline connecting a fuel pump with a fuel injector, while the first chamber is selectively opened to a relief line by means of an electrically operated valve. A cylinder has an annular groove opened to the relief line. When the valve is opened, the first chamber is opened to the relief line. A pressure difference is thus created between the first and the second chambers so as to move the spool valve to open. Thus fuel injection is stopped.

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