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Connection structure for branching connector in high-pressure fuel rail

US5887910A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1996
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/906
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A main tube provided with a channel is mounted in a fuel rail and has a peripheral wall. One or more holes extend vertically through the peripheral wall and are in communication with the channel. Each hole forms a dished seat portion having either a staircase-like cross section or an inclined surface. The enlarged portion is formed near one end of the branching connector and extends to the inclined wall toward the front end. A connection head portion is formed at the front end of the enlarged portion. The connection head portion totally conforms in cross-sectional shape with the seat portion. The head portion is brought into abutting engagement with the seat portion. The engaging portions of the abutting portions are brazed and connected together.

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