Valve for controlling fluids
US6142443A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2547/003
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve for controlling fluids which, for its actuation, is provided with a fluid-filled coupling chamber which can be brought to high pressure by virtue of the fact that the valve is disposed between an actuator piston of a piezoelectric actuator and a piston that actuates a valve member and it is used for force and path transmission. To compensate for a leakage in the coupling chamber, a filling valve is provided, which is disposed on the piston that actuates the valve member and is switched by this piston with each stroke of the device. In this manner, the coupling chamber contains a largely constant volume and can also compensate for slight fill level changes caused by temperature differences. The valve is designated for use in fuel injection devices for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles.
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