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Fuel injector governor

US4502440A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1984
Grant dateMar 5, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2004

Classification

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

Abstract

Minimum and maximum fuel delivery of a mechanical diesel engine fuel injector is limited by the use of a single actuator which provides for a minimum fuel limit or maximum fuel limit in accord with a predetermined schedule. A failsafe mode of operation of the engine is provided in the event of a failure of the actuator.

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