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US4646700A
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Pressure regulator for liquid fuel system
Assignee: Walbro Corp
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Filing: 1986-02-11
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Granted: 1987-03-03
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Expires: 2006-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A pressure regulator valve for use in fuel systems for internal combustion engines which includes a two-part housing lamination with a diaphragm between the bottom and top housings and a centering valve guide disc above the diaphragm. The diaphragm is responsive to fuel pressure and will open a valve to by-pass fuel to a fuel tank. The centering valve guide disc functions to locate a diaphragm backing disc above the valve seat. A preferred diaphragm is formed of thin metal such as stainless steel which is confined at its periphery by housing elements to avoid destructive deformation in maximum pressure testing. In another embodiment, the metal operating diaphragm is secured at its periphery and formed in a manner to react in response to pressure to counteract increased spring force of a diaphragm backing spring. A press-in spring cap or cup allows calibration of the unit during assembly with a strike-in to fix the calibration in a tamperproof structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H. Tuckey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-07 20:35
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D16/00; G05D16/14; G05D16/16; G05D16/163; F; F02; F02M; F02M69/00; F02M69/46; F02M69/54; G05D16/04; G05D16/06; G05D16/063; G05D16/0638; G05D16/0641; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7781; Y10T137/7835; Y10T137/7836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, an annular spacer overlying the periphery of said first diaphragm, a second diaphragm overlying and spaced from said first diaphragm having a periphery overlying said annular spacer and captured between said housings, and a back-up plate positioned centrally between said diaphragms to space said diaphragms and having a central projection extending through said second diaphragm, a perforate retainer plate surrounding said projection positioned against said second diaphragm, and a spring means bearing against said projection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, an annular spacer overlying the periphery of said first diaphragm, a second diaphragm overlying and spaced from said first diaphragm having a periphery overlying said annular spacer and captured between said housings, and a back-up plate positioned centrally between said diaphragms to space said diaphragms and having a central projection extending through said second diaphragm, a perforate retainer plate surrounding said projection positioned against said second diaphragm, and a spring means bearing against said projection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, an annular metal ring welded to the periphery of said metal diaphragm, and compressible sealing rings interposed above and below said metal ring and the periphery of said diaphragm to seal chambers above and below said diaphragm when said base housing and said closure housing are clamped together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, an annular metal ring welded to the periphery of said metal diaphragm, and compressible sealing rings interposed above and below said metal ring and the periphery of said diaphragm to seal chambers above and below said diaphragm when said base housing and said closure housing are clamped together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
174 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, a spacer ring having a central opening positioned between said metal diaphragm and the outer periphery of said closure housing, the inner periphery of said spacer ring overlying a portion of said diaphragm, and a back-up plate centrally of and bearing on said diaphragm having an outer axially extending peripheral flange within the central opening of said spacer ring to be guided and centered within said central opening, and a spring in said closure housing bearing on said back-up plate, wherein said back-up plate remains centered on said diaphragm during axial movement thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
174 words
A pressure regulator for use in a fuel system for internal combustion engines utilizing a fuel pump and an air supply and including a base housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet with a regulator valve opening interposed therebetween, and a closure housing secured to said base housing, that improvement which comprises a first diaphragm formed of a thin metal sheet overlying said valve opening and having a peripheral portion clamped between adjacent annular overlying portions of said housings, a spacer ring having a central opening positioned between said metal diaphragm and the outer periphery of said closure housing, the inner periphery of said spacer ring overlying a portion of said diaphragm, and a back-up plate centrally of and bearing on said diaphragm having an outer axially extending peripheral flange within the central opening of said spacer ring to be guided and centered within said central opening, and a spring in said closure housing bearing on said back-up plate, wherein said back-up plate remains centered on said diaphragm during axial movement thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-03-02 | 1990-09-01 | 1991-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-02 | 1994-09-01 | 1995-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-02 | 1998-09-01 | 1999-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |