Snap fuel rail
US6513499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M61/145
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The fuel rail assembly comprises a fuel conduit, at least one support connected to the conduit, an engine component body, and a resilient connector attaching the support to the engine component body. The resilient connector can be a resilient insert while the engine component body is preferably an air intake manifold. The support may also be a bracket. The fuel rail assembly further includes at least one fuel injector connected to the fuel conduit. The resilient connector, manifold, and fuel conduit are all preferably plastic.
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