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Precision liquid injection system

US6263778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1998
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B9/14
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid injector comprising a tubular spindle having an open end and a partially closed end, a cylindrical piston, a seal mechanism between the spindle and the piston, a tubular driver sleeve to cause the piston to move towards the spindle closed end, and an internal ratchet mechanism located between the piston and a closed end of the tubular driver sleeve for controlling the degree of rotation of the driver sleeve and providing a positive indication of driver sleeve rotation.

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