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Induction units for internal combustion engines with petrol injection
Assignee: Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA
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Filing: 1979-05-16
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-05-16
Abstract
Abstract An induction unit for a petrol injection engine has an induction manifold formed with seats for respective fuel injectors, the injectors being retained on their seats by a retaining plate which is secured to the induction manifold C-shaped spring clips releasably snap-engaged in recesses in the retaining plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario Urbinati
- 👤 Alessandro Nannini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:19
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M61/00; F02M61/14; F02M61/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An induction unit for an internal combustion engine with fuel injection, comprising: a plurality of fuel injectors having parallel axes, an induction manifold adapted to receive said injectors, said manifold having respective seats for supporting said injectors, a retaining member for retaining each of said injectors on its respective seat in said induction manifold, and means for securing said retaining member to said induction manifold, wherein said securing means comprises at least one C-shaped strip spring, support means pivotably connecting one end of said strip spring to said manifold, wherein said retaining member comprises a plate having, in correspondence with each said spring, a seat in which the other end of each said spring is releasably engageable by a snap action, and wherein the ends of said C-shaped strip spring are disposed in a plane containing the axes of said injectors on a line parallel to said axes to provide a constant retaining force to said injectors in the direction of their axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An induction unit for an internal combustion engine with fuel injection, comprising: a plurality of fuel injectors having parallel axes, an induction manifold adapted to receive said injectors, said manifold having respective seats for supporting said injectors, a retaining member for retaining each of said injectors on its respective seat in said induction manifold, and means for securing said retaining member to said induction manifold, wherein said securing means comprises at least one C-shaped strip spring, support means pivotably connecting one end of said strip spring to said manifold, wherein said retaining member comprises a plate having, in correspondence with each said spring, a seat in which the other end of each said spring is releasably engageable by a snap action, and wherein the ends of said C-shaped strip spring are disposed in a plane containing the axes of said injectors on a line parallel to said axes to provide a constant retaining force to said injectors in the direction of their axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
An induction unit as set forth in claim 1, wherein said induction manifold has, in correspondence with each said spring, a boss provided with a hole for passage of screw-threaded means for securing said support means to said induction manifold and for securing said induction manifold to the engine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An induction unit as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support means are of integral one piece construction with said induction manifold.
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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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |