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Fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines

Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1976-01-27
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1996-01-27
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Abstract

Abstract A fuel injection valve for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel storage compartment and a pressure chamber from which a reciprocating pump piston delivers fuel to the engine's fuel lines. The fuel conduit between the storage compartment and the pressure chamber can be closed off by an electromagnetic valve. To permit engine operation even when the electrical system is non-functional, the magnetic valve is of the normally open type, held open by a spring. In the energized state, the valve closes off the fuel conduit and its closure is aided by the fuel pressure gradient across the valve.

Inventors

  • 👤 Franz Eheim

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 10:01
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M59/00; F02M59/44; F02M59/46; F02M59/466; F02M41/00; F02M41/08; F02M41/10; F02M41/12; F02M41/123; F02M63/00; F02M63/02; F02M63/0205

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 173 words
In a fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines which includes a housing, a fuel storage compartment in said housing, cylinder means disposed in said housing and a reciprocating and rotating piston moving in said cylinder means and defining a pressure chamber, a plurality of fuel channels in said housing, one terminus of each of said plurality of fuel channels lying in the wall of said cylinder, said piston having radial apertures which cooperate with said termini to thereby provide rpm-dependent flow control through said plurality of fuel channels, a suction conduit connected between said mutually communicating fuel channels and said fuel storage compartment, the improvement comprising an electromagnetic valve associated with said housing for controlling fuel flow through said suction conduit, said valve further including a casing, a magnet core disposed in said casing, an armature arranged to cooperate with said core, a valve closure means associated with said armature and said valve closure means being opened to permit passage of fuel through said suction conduit upon de-energization of said electromagnetic valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 173 words
In a fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines which includes a housing, a fuel storage compartment in said housing, cylinder means disposed in said housing and a reciprocating and rotating piston moving in said cylinder means and defining a pressure chamber, a plurality of fuel channels in said housing, one terminus of each of said plurality of fuel channels lying in the wall of said cylinder, said piston having radial apertures which cooperate with said termini to thereby provide rpm-dependent flow control through said plurality of fuel channels, a suction conduit connected between said mutually communicating fuel channels and said fuel storage compartment, the improvement comprising an electromagnetic valve associated with said housing for controlling fuel flow through said suction conduit, said valve further including a casing, a magnet core disposed in said casing, an armature arranged to cooperate with said core, a valve closure means associated with said armature and said valve closure means being opened to permit passage of fuel through said suction conduit upon de-energization of said electromagnetic valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 32 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, wherein said housing includes valve seat means and a resilient means is disposed between said valve seat means and said valve closure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, wherein said valve closure means is affixed to said armature by a rod member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 3, wherein said rod member and said valve closure means are made from non-magnetic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 36 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, wherein the valve closure means includes a flange portion that is arranged to cooperate with said magnet core to limit axial movement of said valve closure means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 35 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 5, wherein said flange portion forms a seat for one surface of a spring element, said spring having its other surface received on said valve seat means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 41 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, wherein said electromagnetic valve is threadedly engaged in said housing further includes a terminal wall, said magnet core extending beyond said terminal wall and sealing means arranged to encompass said magnet core.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 64 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, the improvement further comprising a perforated concentric cover crimped on said valve casing and provided with an inward projection which engages stationary portions of said valve, thereby preventing relative rotation of said cover and said valve and further provided with electrical connector means for carrying electric current to the magnetic coil of said electromagnetic valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 36 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 8, wherein said electrical connector means is a central screw and nut assembly disposed in said perforated cover and insulated electrically from said cover by an insulating ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 28 words
A fuel injection pump as defined by claim 1, wherein said valve closure means is provided with an elastic coating for providing fluid sealing with a valve seat.

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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) 1981-04-10 1981-10-10 1982-04-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-04-10 1985-10-10 1986-04-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-04-10 1989-10-10 1990-04-11 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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