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Fuel injection system and method for determining the feed pressure of a fuel pump

US7363916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2003
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2250/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel injection system comprising a fuel reservoir to which fuel is fed via at least one first pump and from which fuel is discharged via injectors. The invention is characterized in that the feed pressure of the first pump is adjusted depending on fuel temperature and evaporative behavior of the fuel.

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