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Fuel injector

US6412712B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/29
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel injector comprising a valve needle engageable with a seating to control the supply of fuel to an outlet opening, comprising an adjustment member including an opening. The adjustment member is moveable to move the opening thereof relative to the outlet opening to vary the restriction to fuel flow formed by said outlet opening and, hence, the rate at which fuel is delivered by said injector.

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