Abstract: A diaphragm valve which may serve as an equal pressure valve or as a pressure equalizing valve of a fuel metering and distributing unit for an externally ignited internal combustion engine. The valve has a flexible diaphragm having a clamped diameter and a pocket in the diaphragm supports a valve plate. The valve plate operatively cooperates with a valve seat of the valve and has an annular recess arranged to receive a spring to center the valve plate. The valve also includes a stationary thrust plate which is concentrically disposed relative to the valve seat, which defines a knife-shaped edge which lies in a common plane with the valve seat and which operatively cooperates with the valve plate. The knife-shaped edge is penetrated by a plurality of radially extending means defining openings therein.

Abstract: A reservoir for a fuel injection system including an intermediate plate and a yieldable member movable relative thereto. The intermediate plate includes a flow opening and a throttle opening, the opening and closing of which are controlled by a valve. The valve is operatively connected with the yieldable member, which is biased toward the intermediate plate by a reservoir spring.