US5642704A
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Engine wiring harness support with integral oil spill deflector
Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Co LLC
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Filing: 1996-03-22
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Granted: 1997-07-01
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Expires: 2016-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A wiring harness support and under valve cover oil deflector formed from a single sheet metal blank that is connected to each individual injectors, by a single bolt, of a Hydraulically-actuated Electronically-controlled Unit Injector (HEUI) system for a diesel engine. This combined wiring harness support and oil deflector aligns itself when mounted in the proper tapped holes in the unit injectors.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Gogots
- 👤 Robert L. Rowells
- 👤 Franco Franchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:26
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B77/00; F02M; F02M51/00; F02M51/005; F02B3/00; F02B3/06; F02F; F02F7/00; F02F7/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A wiring harness support and integral oil spill deflector for all injectors of a diesel engine having a HEUI fuel injection system comprising: a longitudinally extending segment of material that adapted to extend the across all injectors of the HEUI fuel injection system; said longitudinally extending segment of material including an apertured mounting section for each injector; each apertured mounting section adapted to be secured to an injector by a connecting device extending through the aperture formed therein; said wiring harness support and integral oil spill deflector including an oil deflector that has a downwardly opening trough with a closed top and first and second ends, said first end adapted to be at the level of the injector discharge port, said downwardly opening trough with a closed top adapted to extend downwardly from said first end to said second end such that oil flowing therethrough is directed downwardly from the injector discharge port; and said longitudinally extending segment of material includes a coextensive channel portion that is connected to each apertured mounting section that is adapted to receive a wiring harness that includes wires extending to each injector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A wiring harness support and integral oil spill deflector for all injectors of a diesel engine having a HEUI fuel injection system comprising: a longitudinally extending segment of material that adapted to extend the across all injectors of the HEUI fuel injection system; said longitudinally extending segment of material including an apertured mounting section for each injector; each apertured mounting section adapted to be secured to an injector by a connecting device extending through the aperture formed therein; said wiring harness support and integral oil spill deflector including an oil deflector that has a downwardly opening trough with a closed top and first and second ends, said first end adapted to be at the level of the injector discharge port, said downwardly opening trough with a closed top adapted to extend downwardly from said first end to said second end such that oil flowing therethrough is directed downwardly from the injector discharge port; and said longitudinally extending segment of material includes a coextensive channel portion that is connected to each apertured mounting section that is adapted to receive a wiring harness that includes wires extending to each injector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said coextensive channel portion including fasteners for securing a wiring harness therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said coextensive channel portion is spaced above the closed top of said oil deflector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said longitudinally extending segment of material is a sheet metal blank wherein said apertured mounting section, oil deflector and coextensive channel portion stamped portions of said sheet metal blank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said fasteners for securing a wire harness in said coextensive channel are tabs extending from an edge of the channel that can be bent across the channel to secure the wire harness.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 2000-06-30 | 2000-12-30 | 2001-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-06-30 | 2004-12-30 | 2005-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-06-30 | 2008-12-30 | 2009-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |