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Fuel injector support constructions for direct injection opposed-piston engines

US8997710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2011
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An opposed-piston internal combustion engine with one or more ported cylinders and uniflow scavenging includes fuel injectors supported at compound angles with respect to the cylinders in order to directly inject spray patterns of fuel in opposing directions through the side walls of the cylinders.

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