Fuel system
US5983869A · kind A · utility
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7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M59/38
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel system is described which comprises a high pressure fuel pump arranged to supply fuel under pressure to a plurality of injectors. A backleak connection line is arranged to return fuel from the injectors to a fuel reservoir. A venturi pump is connected to the backleak connection line and is arranged to draw fuel from the line to reduce the fuel pressure therein.
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