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Method and apparatus for supplying fuel

US5899194A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateMay 4, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel supply controller includes a passage connecting an engine and a fuel tank. An electromagnetic valve is provided in the passage to open and close the passage in stages. The controller controls the electric current flowing through the electromagnetic valve based on information related to the amount of fuel flowing from the fuel tank to the engine.

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