Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a fuel manifold designed to supply fuel to a number of fuel injectors includes forming the end of each of a number of cup shaped fittings into a rod having an axial hole, forming on an elongated semifinished metal part a series of seats for the aforementioned rods, inserting the rods inside the seats an permanently deforming the rods against the respective seats for securing the fittings to the semifinished metal part.

Abstract: A system for converting a signal from a substantially linear transducer detecting a parameter on a motor vehicle electronic fuel injection system, and so enabling parameter acquisition to varying degrees of accuracy; wherein the transducer is a potentiometer for detecting the setting of the throttle regulating air intake by the engine; and wherein the conversion system itself comprises an electronic circuit featuring at least one amplifier for supplying at least one signal differing in slope as compared to that supplied by the transducer; and a processing unit for enabling parameter acquisition to a degree of accuracy depending on the modified slope of the signal supplied by the aforementioned electronic means.

Abstract: The present invention is a valve comprising a cylindrical supporting body having a first axial cavity housing an electromagnet and a core, and an axial hole communicating with the cavity and housing an anchor integral with a mobile plugging member; and a nozzle secured to the supporting body and in which is formed a fuel outlet hole controlled by the aforementioned plugging member. The supporting body presents a first and second series of holes designed to enable external communication, through the lateral surface of the supporting body, of the axial hole formed inside the body itself; the holes in one series being separated from those of the other in the direction of the body axis. The present invention provides for efficient metering and atomizing performance under all operating conditions.

Abstract: The pump comprises a plurality of cylinders (4) disposed radially in a star formation around a shaft (5) with an eccentric (6) in a body (2, 3) formed by first and second members (2, 3) joined together by bolts (13). Each cylinder (4) is clamped in position between the first and second elements (2, 3) of the body between a pair of the said bolts (13). The facing surfaces of each cylinder (4) and of at least one (3) of the members (2, 3) of the pump body are spaced in correspondence with the central portion of the cylinder (4) in which is formed the chamber (9) in which the associated piston (10) is movable, so that the contact between the cylinder (4) and the at least one member (3) of the body (2, 3) of the pump is limited to surfaces outside the central portion of the cylinder (4).

Abstract: An electromagnetically-controlled fuel injection valve for diesel engines includes a body having an upper electromagnetic metering valve which controls communication between a control chamber supplied with the pressurized fuel and a discharge port. The metering solenoid valve, which itself constitutes a unit independent of the rest of the injection valve, is supported by a head element connected to the body of the injection valve by axial clamping means and has an appendage which carries the control chamber and the discharge port and is inserted in an axial seat in the body with the interposition of double sealing means.

Abstract: A fuel-injection pump for diesel-engine injection system, comprising at least one cylinder-piston unit with an associated intake valve for the introduction of fuel delivered by an electrical supply pump, and a delivery duct. Electronic means are provided for modulating the electrical supply pump to vary the pressure of the fuel taken in by the cylinder-piston unit and consequently the bottom dead center position of the piston and hence the length of its pumping stroke.

Abstract: An electromagnetically-controlled fuel injection valve for diesel engines includes a body (2) having an upper electromagnetic metering valve (10) including an obturator (11) supported by an armature (13) and controlling communication between a control chamber (9) and a fuel discharge port (A). A series of radial notches (14) which may be empty or filled with an insulating material is formed in the armature (13).

Abstract: The device comprises substantially an integral connection block for connection to an air manifold and to an engine wall; in said block there is provided a plurality of pairs of main air feed holes, one hole of each pair being controlled by a throttle valve; in the block there is also provided a series of supplementary idling air ducts the passage of which is controlled by a solenoid modulating valve housed in a suitable seat in the block. On the block there is also provided a series of seats for the injectors, and a pair of ducts for feeding fuel to the injectors and for its recirculation. Finally, on the block there are provided further seats for a fuel pressure regulator and for a pneumatic actuator arranged to control said throttle valves by way of a transmission.

Abstract: An electromagnetic injector featuring an anchor integral with a plunger and which is attracted, against the action of flexible means, towards a core having an electric winding; the injector itself presenting a casing housing the core and plunger, and which is divided, at the anchor, into two independent elements connected coaxially integral with each other, and between which is inserted a spacer element of nonmagnetic material, such as titanium or brass.

Abstract: A valve comprising a body having a cylindrical sliding seat and an opening for the passage of air; a plunger sliding axially inside the aforementioned seat, for regulating the aforementioned air supply opening; and an electromagnet, the core of which presents a rod fitting through an axial hole on the plunger. According to the present invention, the plunger is connected elastically to the rod by means of two springs, each designed to exert elastic force on the plunger in the opposite direction to that of the other spring; regulating means being provided for enabling predetermined preloading of both springs.

Abstract: An electromagnetically-controlled fuel injection valve for diesel engines includes a body carrying an upper electromagnetic metering valve including a body carrying an excitation coil and an obturator carried by an armature and adapted to control communication between the control chamber of the injection valve and a fuel discharge hole. A floating annular element of non-magnetic material is interposed axially between the armature and the body of the metering valve.

Abstract: A device comprising a body in which is formed a chamber in which fuel is mixed with air; a cylindrical mixture delivery duct the opening of which is controlled by a throttle valve; and a body cover to which is fitted a fuel injector for supplying atomized fuel into the mixing chamber; the aforementioned mixing chamber comprising at least a first and second portion defined by differently tapered surfaces, and a third portion defined by a cylindrical surface equal in diameter to the aforementioned cylindrical mixture delivery duct; the axial length of the cylinderical surface of the third portion of the mixing chamber, measured between the axis of the throttle valve and the top edge of the third portion itself, being at least equal to the radius of the circular contour of the aforementioned throttle valve.

Abstract: A system for controlling the idling speed of an electronic-injection internal combustion engine; which engine presents an air supply valve, the minimum setting of which is controlled by at least one heat-sensitive element; and which system comprises electronic means for detecting at least the speed of the engine, the temperature of the engine cooling water, and release of the accelerator pedal, for accordingly regulating the amount of heat supplied to the aforementioned heat-sensitive element.

Abstract: A fuel injection system with controlled injectors for diesel engines includes a system for regulating the temperature of the fuel, including thermostatically-controlled preheating means associated with the fuel supply circuit and electronically-controlled cooling means associated with the fuel recycling circuit.

Abstract: An injection pump for fuel injection systems with controlled injectors for diesel engines, including at least one cylinder-and-piston pumping unit driven by a shaft with eccentrics and connected through an intake valve and a delivery valve to inlet and outlet means for the fuel. A solenoid pressure-regulating valve fitted directly to the body of the pump is interposed between the delivery means and the injectors.

Abstract: An ultrasonic device for measuring the rate of flow of fluid in a duct employs an ultrasonic signal transmitter and two ultrasonic signal receivers operating simultaneously, and the respective energy paths joining the receivers with the transmitter form predetermined angles of inclination with respect to the axis of the duct. Phase differences between the signals received by the receivers, and the pressure of the fluid in the duct, are used to form an output signal indicative of the mass flow rate of fluid in the duct.

Abstract: A device for the external connection of electrical cables electrically connected to component elements disposed within a container body comprising ordered housing means through which pass these cables which extend out of the container body.

Abstract: The pump comprises a casing in which is disposed a stator armature of an electric motor, a rotatable shaft to which is fixed a rotor winding and which is torsionally connected to an impeller rotor of the pump and a pair of covers which close the ends of the said casing and define between them a chamber within the casing for the fuel; a first end of the rotatable shaft is supported by a first seat formed within a cavity of a sleeve of a first cover projecting axially from the inner surface of the cover itself and the second end of this shaft is supported by a second seat formed in the second cover.

Abstract: The valve comprises a casing, a shutter member axially movable within it, a core of magnetic material also disposed within the casing, an armature fixed to the shutter member and an excitation winding disposed within a cavity of annular form defined between the casing, the core and the armature; a predetermined clearance is left between the surfaces which delimit the excitation winding and the surfaces of the said cavity in such a way as to form channels for the passage of fuel to allow this to wash completely over the surfaces which delimit the excitation winding.

Abstract: The unit is constituted by a manifold defining a fuel duct for fuel which is supplied to the injectors and by a pressure regulator operable to maintain the pressure of the fuel substantially constant within the manifold. The unit substantially comprises a chamber which is formed within and at one end of the said duct and which is separated from the remaining part of this duct by means of a separation element inserted into the duct itself and shaped in such a way as to define channels for the fuel between the chamber and the remaining part of the duct itself.