Fuel delivery assembly
US8596247B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2200/27
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel delivery assembly for delivering a flow of fuel to a fuel injector includes a securing member including a securing member opening extending through the securing member such that the securing member is generally cylindrical. The securing member opening includes an inner surface that includes a securing member projection. The fuel delivery assembly also includes a quill tube including a quill tube opening extending through the quill tube such that the quill tube is generally cylindrical. The quill tube opening is configured to receive the flow of fuel and direct the flow of fuel to the fuel injector. The quill tube includes an outer surface that includes a quill tube projection. The securing member opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the quill tube, and the securing member projection and the quill tube projection are configured to engage in an interference fit.
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