Abstract: A device and a method for coupling a fluid rail to injectors by a connector, the connector having telescopic tube members extending between a first end and a second end, a sealing member disposed between a first tubular member and the fluid rail, a sealing member disposed between a second tubular member and the injector. The tubes are urged apart by either hydraulic pressure or by a resilient member to form a tight seal between the hemispherical distal ends of the connector to the respective fluid rail outlet and injector inlet. This invention also permits the coupling of a fluid rail to at least one fuel injector by providing a fluid rail, a flexible coupler on the injector inlet, mounting the nested or telescopic connector into both the flexible coupler and the injector inlet, inserting the fluid rail onto the connector and then urging the telescopic connector apart to form a tight seal against the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A control valve for a fuel injector generally includes a valve body and a spool positioned within a bore of said valve body. The spool is slideable between a first and second position. The control valve also comprises a first bore in fluid communication with a rail inlet of the fuel injector, a cross bore positioned within the valve body and offset from the first bore, and a groove located about the spool. The groove provides fluid communication between the cross bore and the first bore when the spool is in the first position, and seals fluid communication when the spool is in the second position. At least two solenoids are provided on opposing sides of the spool for moving the spool between the first and second positions, and a non-magnetic barrier is provided between the solenoids and the spool.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector which includes a control valve having a groove which provides a fluid path between a bore and a cross bore of the valve body. The fluid path leads to ambient such that a pressure within a pressure chamber is less than that of the rail pressure. This equalized pressure allows the spool within the valve body to move to a first position thus forming a fluid path between an inlet port and the working port leading to the intensifier chamber. When the fluid path is blocked, via movement of the groove out of alignment with the cross bar, the pressure within the pressure chamber increases thereby forcing the spool to move towards a second position. In the second position, a space is formed between the spool and the body of the injector to provide venting of the working fluid from the intensifier chamber to ambient.

Abstract: A fuel injector device having a blowback valve disposed in the injector body, the blowback valve having a first portion and a second portion, a fuel passage being disposed through the first and second portions, a closure member being disposed in the fuel passage and movable in a first direction and a second direction, the closure member permitting a predetermined volume of fuel flow in the second direction before the closure member moves to the second position. The invention also include a method to control the fuel flow through an injector by providing a body having a first portion and a second portion, a fuel passage extending through the portions and a closure member movable in the fuel passage between a first position and a second position, and the closure member permitting a predetermined volume of fuel to flow in one direction before the closure member moves to the second position.

Abstract: A device and a method for coupling a fluid rail to injectors by a connector, the connector having telescopic tube members extending between a first end and a second end, a sealing member disposed between a first tubular member and the fluid rail, a sealing member disposed between a second tubular member and the injector. The tubes are urged apart by either hydraulic pressure or by a resilient member to form a tight seal between the hemispherical distal ends of the connector to the respective fluid rail outlet and injector inlet. This invention also permits the coupling of a fluid rail to at least one fuel injector by providing a fluid rail, a flexible coupler on the injector inlet, mounting the nested or telescopic connector into both the flexible coupler and the injector inlet, inserting the fluid rail onto the connector and then urging the telescopic connector apart to form a tight seal against the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A device and a method for positioning the ports and passages of injector parts during an assembly of a fuel injector. The device uses a groove or a keyway with a retaining band having a key portion disposed on the retaining band. The method includes forming grooves on the parts of the fuel injector to be aligned, preventing displacement of the parts by inserting the key portion of the retaining band into the substantially aligned groove.

Abstract: A control valve configuration is described which is used in a fuel injector for internal combustion engine. The control valve contains a valve body that can be displaced axially in a valve chamber by an actuating device and is formed of two rigidly connected sections. A first section of the valve body forms a seat valve between the valve inlet and valve outlet in a first section of the valve chamber. The seat valve is closed in a rest position of the valve body and is opened in a working position of the valve body. A second section of the valve body and a second section of the valve chamber form a slide valve which, in the rest position of the valve body, produces a fluidic connection between the valve outlet and a return opening and blocks the fluidic connection between the seat valve and the valve outlets and which closes the return opening and then starts to produce a fluidic connection between the seat valve and the valve outlet only after it leaves the rest position.

Abstract: The regulating member according to the present invention is arranged in a pressure line in a fuel injector with a pressure intensifier and has an actuator, a valve chamber and a spring-loaded valve piston arranged moveably in the valve chamber. The valve piston, in its position of rest, makes a flow connection through the valve chamber between a pressure supply and a control space of the pressure intensifier and, in its switching position, the valve piston makes a flow connection through the valve chamber in which the control space in the pressure intensifier is relieved of pressure.

Abstract: A control valve configuration is described which is used in a fuel injector for internal combustion engine. The control valve contains a valve body that can be displaced axially in a valve chamber by an actuating device and is formed of two rigidly connected sections. A first section of the valve body forms a seat valve between the valve inlet and valve outlet in a first section of the valve chamber. The seat valve is closed in a rest position of the valve body and is opened in a working position of the valve body. A second section of the valve body and a second section of the valve chamber form a slide valve which, in the rest position of the valve body, produces a fluidic connection between the valve outlet and a return opening and blocks the fluidic connection between the seat valve and the valve outlet, and which closes the return opening and then starts to produce a fluidic connection between the seat valve and the valve outlet only after it leaves the rest position.

Abstract: A control device for switching an intake or exhaust valve of an internal combustion engine has a control valve with a control valve piston for controlling flow of a hydraulic medium from a pressure line to the intake or exhaust valve. At least one actuating element is correlated with the intake or exhaust valve and has a first end acted on by the hydraulic medium. At least one damping device interacts with the at least one actuating element and is arranged at a second end of the actuating element opposite the first end. The at least one damping device exerts a damping force onto the actuating element counteracting a force exerted by the hydraulic medium.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector which provides a pilot quantity of fuel prior to the main fuel injection event. The oil activated fuel injector includes a delay piston assembly in fluid communication with a high pressure chamber of the fuel injector. The pilot quantity of fuel flows through the delay piston during a pre stroke of the plunger. The oil activated fuel injector reduces engine emissions and noise, and eliminates the need for additional working fluid to be provided therein in order to provide a pilot quantity of fuel.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector which provides a pilot quantity of fuel prior to the main fuel injection event. The oil activated fuel injector includes a throttle which provides fluid communication between the high pressure chamber and a fuel bore which leads to the nozzle of the oil activated fuel injector. The pilot quantity of fuel flows through the throttle and into the fuel bore during a pre stroke of the plunger. The oil activated fuel injector reduces engine emissions and noise, and eliminates the need for additional working fluid to be provided therein in order to provide a pilot quantity of fuel.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector which includes a control valve having a groove which provides a fluid path between a bore and a cross bore of the valve body. The fluid path leads to ambient such that a pressure within a pressure chamber is less than that of the rail pressure. This equalized pressure allows the spool within the valve body to move to a first position thus forming a fluid path between an inlet port and the working port leading to the intensifier chamber. When the fluid path is block, via movement of the groove out of alignment with the cross bar, the pressure within the pressure chamber increases thereby forcing the spool to move towards a second position. In the second position, a space is formed between the spool and the body of the injector to provide venting of the working fluid from the intensifier chamber to ambient.

Abstract: A connector for communicating fluid between a fluid rail and a fuel injector. The connector comprises a tubular member extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, a first member adapted to form a seal between the tubular member and the fluid rail, and a second member adapted to form a seal between the tubular member and the fuel injector. The tubular member includes an interior surface and an exterior surface, and further includes first and second projections from the exterior surface. The first projection defines a first shoulder and the second projection defines a second shoulder. The first projection is adapted to be received within the fluid rail and the second projection is adapted to be received within the fuel injector. The tubular member is adapted for axial displacement relative to at least one of the hydraulic fluid rail and the fuel injector. The first member contiguously engages the first shoulder, and the second member contiguously engages the second shoulder.

Abstract: A rail connection assembly includes an outer rail connection tube having a rail connection outlet, a component having a substantially centrally located bore that is fixed to the outer rail connection tube remote from said rail connection outlet, and a piston adapted for movement between a first position and a second position, with the second position being remote from said bore. A nipple having a predetermined cross section and extends from the piston and is slidably movable into and remote from said bore when the piston is moved between the first and second positions, respectively. A fluid communication path exists between the bore and the rail connection outlet. This provides a pilot injection of fuel when the piston moves into an intermediate position between the first and second positions and a full injection of fuel when the piston reaches the second position.

Abstract: A configuration for amplifying fuel pressure for a fuel injector includes a pressure amplifier having a control space on a low-pressure side, a working space on a high-pressure side, and a moveable ram disposed between the control and working spaces. The control space is connected to an accumulator through a pressure line, and the working space is connected to a fuel line. The device includes an actuator connected to a servovalve for changing between an actuated switched state and an unactuated initial state. In the pressure line is the servovalve between the pressure supply and the control space, which opens the pressure line in the unactuated initial state, and interrupts the pressure line and keeps unpressurized the control space in the actuated switched state.

Abstract: The regulating member according to the present invention is arranged in a pressure line in a fuel injector with a pressure intensifier and has an actuator, a valve chamber and a spring-loaded valve piston arranged moveably in the valve chamber. The valve piston, in its position of rest, makes a flow connection through the valve chamber between a pressure supply and a control space of the pressure intensifier and, in its switching position, the valve piston makes a flow connection through the valve chamber in which the control space in the pressure intensifier is relieved of pressure.

Abstract: An injection valve for an internal combustion engine, including a servo valve having a movable valve element providing a constriction in the fuel path to the injection nozzle during an initial phase of the injection. The movable valve element includes a piston-like projection above a groove that, during the main phase of the injection period, emerges from a bore and thereby opens a direct path for the fuel that bypasses the constriction.

Abstract: A control valve contains a housing with an inlet connection, an outlet connection and a return connection. A first seat valve with a first valve body and a second seat valve with a second valve body are disposed in the housing. The first seat valve is disposed between the outlet connection and the return connection and is normally closed and the second seat valve is disposed between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and is normally open. The second valve body is disposed coaxially in the first valve body.

Abstract: A piezoelectric injector for fuel-injection systems of internal combustion engines has a piezoactuator guided with spring pretensioning in a valve housing. The actuator presses a sealing piece onto its valve seat through an actuating part, with the actuating part consisting of a pressure pin passing through the piezoactuator and having a head part resting on piezoactuator. The pressure pin and piezoactuator are of the same length and are made of the same ceramic material, in operation the sealing piece is lifted off its valve seat by piezoactuator which is expanded when in the charged state.