Fuel injector clamp with retaining sleeve
US7347189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44017
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The following describes an apparatus for and method of clamping a device, such as a fuel injector, to a platform, such as a cylinder head, and thereafter removing the device from the platform together with the clamp. A retaining sleeve is deformed such that the retaining sleeve is held in place between the clamp and a ledge on a fastener disposed within the clamp. The retaining sleeve secures the fastener to the clamp during removal of the fastener, thereby providing that the clamp assembly and the device, such as a fuel injector, are removed together.
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