Three-way valves and fuel injectors using the same
US8282020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86879
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Three-way valves having reduced leakage and fuel injectors using the same. Three-way spool poppet valves are disclosed having a spool with a poppet valve thereon cooperating with a seat on the valve housing to provide a substantially leak free valve closing in one direction characteristic of a poppet valve while preserving the advantages of a spool valve. Three-way ball valves are also disclosed having substantially leak free valves closing in both directions, but further including reduced short circuit losses due to direct flow from a high pressure source to a low pressure vent during transition of the ball from one position to the opposite position. Fuel injectors with direct needle control using the three-way valves of the present invention are also disclosed.
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