Abstract: A nozzle clamping nut for an injection valve comprises two sections in the longitudinal direction, having different-sized free inner diameters (D1, D2). A shoulder forms a bearing surface (9) in a transition region between the first and second sections, extending in a circular manner perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. The nozzle clamping nut has a large bearing surface with low stress concentration. The nozzle clamping nut consists of an inner tube (3) and an outer tube (1) which have different-sized inner diameters (D1, D2), which fit inside each other and which are connected to each other in a fixed manner, and the bearing surface (9) is formed by the annular front surface of the inner tube (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to, in particular, a fuel injection valve and to a method for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. According to the invention, a mechanical positive-control valve gear is provided for a nozzle needle of the fuel injection valve in order to carry out an injection of fuel.

Abstract: A method for producing a tubular spring (12) in the form of a cylindrical hollow body, especially for pre-tensioning a piezoelectric actuator element (2) of an actuator unit (1) of a fuel injector comprises the step of providing a thin-walled, solid-drawn steel tube with a plurality of regularly arranged longish recesses (14) by means of laser cutting. Thus, an actuator unit (1) comprises a piezoelectric actuator element (2) which is arranged in a thin-walled cylindrical hollow body, wherein the hollow body being elastically embodied and pre-tensioning the actuator element (2). Furthermore, the hollow body is a solid-drawn steel tube which is provided with a plurality of longish recesses (14).

Abstract: A fuel-injection nozzle for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The nozzle comprises a nozzle body (2), in which a nozzle needle (10) with a stop (34) is positioned so that it can be displaced, and a nozzle holder (6), in which a pressure pin (16) is displaceably mounted. A disc-shaped stop element (26) is provided in a zone between the nozzle body (2) and the nozzle holder (6). The nozzle body (2) and the nozzle holder (6) are axially braced against one another in such a way that the stop element (26) forms a first sealing surface (30), which lies adjacent to one section (23) of the nozzle holder and a second sealing surface (31), which lies adjacent to one section (24) of the nozzle body. Both the first and second sealing surfaces (30, 31) respectively have at least one cavity (36), which is punched, drilled and/or stamped.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection valve (1) comprising a booster piston (23), said piston delimiting a pump chamber (22) and a booster chamber (29). A valve (14) is provided in the inlet to the chamber (22). The valve is configured as a 3/2-way valve and controls the pressure in the pump chamber (22). The pressure in the pump chamber (22) is converted into a correspondingly increased pressure in the booster chamber (29) and in an injection chamber (34) containing an injection needle (6), by means of the booster piston (23). The use of the valve (14) allows a precise control of the injection times.

Abstract: A piezoelectric assembly, a method for producing a structural unit with a prestressed piezoelectric actuator and a method for producing a hollow body for prestressing the piezoelectric actuator include an actuator pushed into a spring sleeve and force-lockingly and/or form-lockingly connected under prestress to two ends of the spring sleeve. This provides a structural unit in which the prestressing force of the piezoelectric actuator is permanently fixed by the production process.

Abstract: An actuator unit has an elastically configured hollow body in which a piezoelectric actuator is biased, the hollow body being provided with holes which are of a dumb-bell shape and run transversely of the hollow body's axis.

Abstract: The injection valve has a housing, a nozzle body and a clamping nut connected to the housing that contacts the nozzle body with first contact surface (9) acting on a second contact surface (10), whereby the clamping nut clamps the nozzle body against the housing. The first or second contact surface has a curvature (24) towards the second or first contact surface and the both contact surfaces are in contact in the area of the curvature.

Abstract: The invention relates to, in particular, a fuel injection valve and to a method for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. According to the invention, a mechanical positive-control valve gear is provided for a nozzle needle of the fuel injection valve in order to carry out an injection of fuel.

Abstract: A nozzle clamping nut for an injection valve comprises two sections in the longitudinal direction, having different-sized free inner diameters (D1, D2). A shoulder forms a bearing surface (9) in a transition region between the first and second sections, extending in a circular manner perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. The nozzle clamping nut has a large bearing surface with low stress concentration. The nozzle clamping nut consists of an inner tube (3) and an outer tube (1) which have different-sized inner diameters (D1, D2), which fit inside each other and which are connected to each other in a fixed manner, and the bearing surface (9) is formed by the annular front surface of the inner tube (3).

Abstract: The injection valve has a housing, a nozzle body and a clamping nut connected to the housing that contacts the nozzle body with first contact surface (9) acting on a second contact surface (10), whereby the clamping nut clamps the nozzle body against the housing. The first or second contact surface has a curvature (24) towards the second or first contact surface and the both contact surfaces are in contact in the area of the curvature.

Abstract: A method for producing a tubular spring (12) in the form of a cylindrical hollow body, especially for pre-tensioning a piezoelectric actuator element (2) of an actuator unit (1) of a fuel injector comprises the step of providing a thin-walled, solid-drawn steel tube with a plurality of regularly arranged longish recesses (14) by means of laser cutting. Thus, an actuator unit (1) comprises a piezoelectric actuator element (2) which is arranged in a thin-walled cylindrical hollow body, wherein the hollow body being elastically embodied and pre-tensioning the actuator element (2). Furthermore, the hollow body is a solid-drawn steel tube which is provided with a plurality of longish recesses (14).

Abstract: The injection valve has a housing, a nozzle body and a clamping nut connected to the housing that contacts the nozzle body with first contact surface (9) acting on a second contact surface (10), whereby the clamping nut clamps the nozzle body against the housing. The first or second contact surface has a curvature (24) towards the second or first contact surface and the both contact surfaces are in contact in the area of the curvature.

Abstract: The fuel injector has a housing that is formed from at least one nozzle tension nut, a first injector module and a second injector module. The first injector module and the second injector module adjoin one another and are disposed in the nozzle tension nut. A fuel high-pressure bore is led through the first injector module and the second injector module. A fuel return bore is disposed in the housing. Contact surfaces between the injector modules form a first gap that adjoins the high-pressure bore. Contact surfaces between the nozzle tension nut and the injector modules form a second gap that is connected to the first gap. The return line adjoins the second gap for the discharge of fuel that has entered the second gap from the high-pressure bore via the first gap. The fuel injector is such that the second gap is sealed off relative to the surroundings of the fuel injector.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection valve (1) comprising a booster piston (23), said piston delimiting a pump chamber (22) and a booster chamber (29). A valve (14) is provided in the inlet to the chamber (22). The valve is configured as a 3/2-way valve and controls the pressure in the pump chamber (22). The pressure in the pump chamber (22) is converted into a correspondingly increased pressure in the booster chamber (29) and in an injection chamber (34) containing an injection needle (6), by means of the booster piston (23). The use of the valve (14) allows a precise control of the injection times.

Abstract: A fuel-injection nozzle for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The nozzle comprises a nozzle body (2), in which a nozzle needle (10) with a stop (34) is positioned so that it can be displaced, and a nozzle holder (6), in which a pressure pin (16) is displaceably mounted. A disc-shaped stop element (26) is provided in a zone between the nozzle body (2) and the nozzle holder (6). The nozzle body (2) and the nozzle holder (6) are axially braced against one another in such a way that the stop element (26) forms a first sealing surface (30), which lies adjacent to one section (23) of the nozzle holder and a second sealing surface (31), which lies adjacent to one section (24) of the nozzle body. Both the first and second sealing surfaces (30, 31) respectively have at least one cavity (36), which is punched, drilled and/or stamped.

Abstract: A method for producing a structural unit with a prestressed piezoelectric actuator includes the steps of inserting a front end of the actuator into a hollow body, form-lockingly or force-lockingly connecting the inserted front end of the actuator to the hollow body, pressing the actuator into the hollow body with a defined force establishing a prestress of the actuator, and force-lockingly or form-lockingly connecting the actuator to the hollow body in the vicinity of a rear end of the actuator, for fixing the prestress of the actuator.

Abstract: Fuel injection valve with a nozzle body having a central guide hole and, to the side of the guide hole, a supply channel curved in an approximately circular manner with a radius, both of which open into a pressure chamber, the supply channel being formed by an erosion device, and in another configuration the nozzle body having a step at its face end. The construction features give the nozzle body great pressure resistance.

Abstract: Located between the frustoconical needle tip and the cylindrical needle shank of a nozzle needle of a fuel injection valve is a frustoconical needle portion, into which is introduced a peripheral groove. Through this kind of arrangement damping is capable of being set, depending on the position of the groove, during the axial movement of the nozzle needle.

Abstract: The injection valve has a housing, a nozzle body and a clamping nut connected to the housing that contacts the nozzle body with first contact surface (9) acting on a second contact surface (10), whereby the clamping nut clamps the nozzle body against the housing. The first or second contact surface has a curvature (24) towards the second or first contact surface and the both contact surfaces are in contact in the area of the curvature.