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Accumulator type fuel injection assembly

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1995-12-29
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Abstract

Abstract A dual phase fuel injection nozzle assembly, including primary injection means which operate to provide a fine flow of fuel through an outward-opening check valve assembly and through a relatively small orifice. The assembly also includes secondary injection means which operate as an accumulator type fuel nozzle, utilizing a "non-return" valve to trap the fuel under pressure in an accumulator chamber and an inward-opening valve to control flow from the accumulator chamber through a relatively large orifice. The two phases are correlated with engine operating conditions to provide optimum rates of fuel injection over the entire operating range of a diesel engine.

Inventors

  • 👤 John M. Bailey

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 23:42
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M47/00; F02M47/02; F02M45/00; F02M45/02; F02M45/04; F02M45/08; F02M45/086; F02B; F02B3/00; F02B3/06

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim 231 words
A two phase fluid injector means for supplying primary injection of fluid to a user device followed by a secondary injection of fluid to said device, said injector means comprising: inlet means for receiving fluid under pressure from a source; first chamber means for receiving fluid from said inlet means; first outlet means for communicating fluid from said injector means to said device; first valve means disposed between said first chamber means and said first outlet means for controlling the flow of fluid from said first chamber means to said first outlet means; second outlet means for communicating fluid from said fluid injector means to said device; accumulator chamber means disposed between said first chamber means and said second outlet means; second valve means between said first chamber means and said accumulator chamber means for controlling the flow of fluid therebetween; first biasing means for normally urging said first valve means to block the flow of fluid to said first outlet means, said second valve means including means for normally allowing flow of fluid from first chamber means to accumulator means and for normally blocking flow of fluid from accumulator chamber means to first chamber means; third valve means disposed between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means; and biasing means normally urging said third valve means to close off communication between said accumulator chamber means and said second
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 231 words
A two phase fluid injector means for supplying primary injection of fluid to a user device followed by a secondary injection of fluid to said device, said injector means comprising: inlet means for receiving fluid under pressure from a source; first chamber means for receiving fluid from said inlet means; first outlet means for communicating fluid from said injector means to said device; first valve means disposed between said first chamber means and said first outlet means for controlling the flow of fluid from said first chamber means to said first outlet means; second outlet means for communicating fluid from said fluid injector means to said device; accumulator chamber means disposed between said first chamber means and said second outlet means; second valve means between said first chamber means and said accumulator chamber means for controlling the flow of fluid therebetween; first biasing means for normally urging said first valve means to block the flow of fluid to said first outlet means, said second valve means including means for normally allowing flow of fluid from first chamber means to accumulator means and for normally blocking flow of fluid from accumulator chamber means to first chamber means; third valve means disposed between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means; and biasing means normally urging said third valve means to close off communication between said accumulator chamber means and said second
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 46 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said second valve means include a second valve member for selectively providing free fluid flow through a port from said first chamber means to said accumulator chamber means but blocking fluid flow from said accumulator chamber means to said first
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 46 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said third valve means include a valve tip and a hollow extension portion attached to said tip, and further including an enlarged head portion having a hollow stem portion, said hollow extension portion being movably received at least partially within
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said first valve means is at least partially disposed within a part of said hollow extension portion, said
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 34 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said fluid injector means include an injector casing member, and wherein said first, second and third valve means and said accumulator means are each disposed within said casing
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 34 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said second outlet means include an enlarged orifice in said casing member, said enlarged orifice being in constant communication with said device and with said first outlet means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 33 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said valve tip is normally disposed to block fluid communication between said accumulator chamber and said enlarged orifice, said first outlet means including a small orifice in
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 254 words
A two phase fluid injector means for supplying primary injection of fluid to a user device following a secondary injection of fluid to said device, said injector means comprising: inlet means for receiving fluid under pressure from a source; first chamber means for receiving fluid from said inlet means; first outlet means for communicating fluid from said injector means to said device; first valve means disposed between said first chamber means and said first outlet means for controlling the flow of fluid from said first chamber means to said first outlet means; second outlet means for communicating fluid from said fluid injector means to said device; accumulator chamber means disposed between said first chamber means and said second outlet means; second valve means between said first chamber means and said accumulator chamber means for controlling the flow of fluid therebetween; first biasing means for normally urging said first valve means to block the flow of fluid to said first outlet means; means in said second valve means for normally providing for free unidirectional flow of fuel from first chamber means to said accumulator chamber means while blocking reverse flow between said two chamber means; third valve means disposed between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means; other biasing means for normally urging said third valve means to close off communication between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means, said second valve means including a stem portion with a port therein for communicating fluid to said accumulator chamber means from the
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 254 words
A two phase fluid injector means for supplying primary injection of fluid to a user device following a secondary injection of fluid to said device, said injector means comprising: inlet means for receiving fluid under pressure from a source; first chamber means for receiving fluid from said inlet means; first outlet means for communicating fluid from said injector means to said device; first valve means disposed between said first chamber means and said first outlet means for controlling the flow of fluid from said first chamber means to said first outlet means; second outlet means for communicating fluid from said fluid injector means to said device; accumulator chamber means disposed between said first chamber means and said second outlet means; second valve means between said first chamber means and said accumulator chamber means for controlling the flow of fluid therebetween; first biasing means for normally urging said first valve means to block the flow of fluid to said first outlet means; means in said second valve means for normally providing for free unidirectional flow of fuel from first chamber means to said accumulator chamber means while blocking reverse flow between said two chamber means; third valve means disposed between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means; other biasing means for normally urging said third valve means to close off communication between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means, said second valve means including a stem portion with a port therein for communicating fluid to said accumulator chamber means from the
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 35 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said third valve means include a valve tip and a hollow extension portion attached to said tip, said hollow extension portion being movably received at least partially within a
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 13 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said first valve means is at least
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 34 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said fluid injector means include an injector casing member, and wherein said first, second and third valve means and said accumulator chamber means are each disposed within said
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 34 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein said second outlet means include an enlarged orifice in said casing member, said enlarged orifice being in constant communication with said device and with said first outlet means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 33 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said valve tip is normally disposed to block fluid communication between said accumulator chamber and said enlarged orifice, said first outlet means including a small orifice in
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 12 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein said first biasing means and other
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 25 words
The invention of claim 14 wherein said second coil spring is disposed between said stem portion and said valve tip for urging said stem portion
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 62 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein said first valve means include a check valve tip member and a spring retaininer connected together by means of an elongated shaft member, said first biasing means including a spring member disposed about said shaft member for normally urging said check valve tip member to a position in which it blocks the flow of fluid from
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 63 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said first valve means are disposed for moving to a first open position in which fluid flow between said first chamber means and said first outlet means is permitted prior to the movement of said third valve means to an open position in which fluid flow between said accumulator chamber means and said second outlet means is
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 49 words
The invention of claim 17 wherein said second valve means are disposed for movement to a position in which fluid flow from said first chamber means to said accumulator chamber means is permitted prior to movement of said third valve means to said open position and subsequently to movement
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 60 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said fluid injector means include an injector casing member, and wherein said stem portion terminates in an enlarged head portion having a spherical surface thereon, said casing including an adapter portion having conical surface means thereon for engaging with said spherical surface to align said valve tip with respect to said second outlet means.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-09-28 1980-03-29 1980-09-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-09-28 1984-03-29 1984-09-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-09-28 1988-03-29 1988-09-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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