Abstract: A tool for chip removing machining comprising a tool head, which is provided with insert seats for the receipt of replaceable cutting inserts as well as a fastening part intended to be received in a machine tool. The tool has at least two chip pockets, in each one of which two replaceable cutting inserts are arranged, the two cutting inserts arranged in each chip pocket being intended for different types of machining and having the active surfaces thereof opposite each other. Furthermore, the two cutting inserts arranged in a common chip pocket have their axially furthermost portions located at different levels in the axial direction of the tool. The two cutting inserts for turning are located in different chip pockets and have their axially furthermost portions thereof located at different levels in the axial direction.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from an electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a driven wire feeder rotatably secured to the framework. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. The guide includes a movable spacer bar which extends towards the wire feeder. A cutter has a cutting edge which is disposed spaced and parallel to an axis of rotation of the wire feeder. The cutter is connected to the framework immediately adjacent to the wire feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder, spacer bar and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable. A cam is rotatably supported by the framework for moving the movable spacer bar relative to the framework to a required location of a plurality of locations of the movable spacer bar.

Abstract: A paper cutter utilizing a lamp to illuminate a cutline scored into a transparent plastic surface located below directly below the paper to be cut. The silhouette of the cutline acts as the guideline for placement of the cutting blade of the paper cutter to thereby create the exact line of cut. A dual blade rotary cutter is also provided in a paper cutter with a toggle arrangement located on the carriage assembly which allows the user of the cutter to selectively engage one or the other of the blades to engage the cutter.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical gunfire detection system comprising an image-capturing device operable for detecting light; a narrowband Fraunhofer line filter connected to the image-capturing device, and operable for partially restricting transmission of the light; a convex parabolic reflector operable for transmitting images to the image-capturing device; a lens system; an image storage device connected to the image-capturing device, wherein the image storage device comprises a solid-state digital memory unit operable to store multiple seconds of video imagery; a real-time computer-implemented mechanism connected to the image storage device, the computer-implemented mechanism operable for detecting locations and classifications of gunfire associated with the images; an acoustic device in communication with the computer-implemented mechanism, and operable for verifying the classifications of the gunfire; a position laser operable for identifying the locations of the gunfire; and a defense mechanism comprising the la

Abstract: An electromagnetic launcher is provided for accelerating a projectile from a breech end to a muzzle end. The launcher includes a container, a rail contained therein and a support. The container includes an inner surface along an axial direction. The rail is contained within the inner surface and includes a load surface to support the projectile and an interface surface. The support is disposed between the interface surface and the inner surface. The rail and the support provide a value to an expression for critical velocity V cr = 2 ? EIk ? ? ? A , where E is Young's modulus for the rail, I is moment of inertia for the rail, k is foundation modulus for the support, ? is density for the rail and A is the cross-sectional area of the rail. The launcher is configured such that the critical velocity increases along the axial direction towards the muzzle.

Abstract: A variable stroke assembly enables the piston stroke length of a positive displacement pump to be varied while maintaining a substantially constant unswept volume in the piston cylinder. Alternatively, a variable stroke assembly enables the piston stroke length of a pump or an engine to be varied while maintaining a substantially constant compression ratio. In an embodiment, the variable stroke assembly comprises an automated system that varies the stroke length of the pump or engine piston via an actuator that may be actuated remotely. The automated system may further comprise a linkage assembly that is positioned by the actuator. In an embodiment, the linkage assembly comprises a crankshaft throw, a connecting rod connected to the crankshaft throw, a variable stroke component connected to the connecting rod, and a slider that traverses the variable stroke component to vary the stroke length of the piston.

Abstract: An actuator assembly comprises a first diaphragm (422) and a second diaphragm (424) connected to the first diaphragm for forming a chamber (426) between the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm. An actuator shaft (427) is connected to first diaphragm (422) and is oriented to extend through the chamber (426) and to extend through an aperture formed in the second diaphragm (424). The second diaphragm (424) can be connected to an actuator body (450) wherein the actuator shaft (427) performs an actuation operation. Alternatively, one or more actuator amplification assemblies (400(B)) can be interposed between the second diaphragm and the actuator body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece piston (1) for an internal combustion engine comprising an annular cooling channel (6) which is arranged in the edge area of the piston head (4) and closed by a substantially cylindrical embodied in one-piece ring (18).

Abstract: A baking oven comprises a feeding portion having a feeding aperture for introducing dough pieces, a baking chamber and a discharge portion having a discharge aperture for removing dough pieces. In addition, a circulating air unit is provided which comprises a circulating air source generating a circulating air flow, a circulating air heating means and a circulating air guiding channel a part of which is formed by the baking chamber. A plurality of receptacles for dough pieces are mounted in the baking chamber to be freely rotatable or pivotable around a horizontal rotation or pivot axis. The rotation or pivot axes of the receptacles are located higher than the centre of gravity of the receptacles even if the receptacles are filled with dough pieces. As a result, a baking oven is provided in which the dough pieces can be distributed as evenly as possible and moved along during the baking process.

Abstract: A crop processing machine includes a transport mechanism for conveying a crop, a mounting assembly fixed with respect to the transport mechanism, and a knife assembly pivotally mounted with a 4-bar link to the mounting assembly, the knife assembly including a knife for trimming the crop as the crop is conveyed past the knife assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for detecting ink errors in optical disk printing are provided. The apparatus, system and method include a sensor mount structure and a plurality of optical sensors mounted on the mount structure and in registration with a print table. A controller selectively activates the optical sensors in accordance with a relative motion between the optical sensors and the printing station such that the optical sensors each scan an assigned region of the print table to detect ink outside of an area where an object to be printed is placed.

Abstract: A controller reads out image data of an area frame that a user has drawn on an original and accurately extracts the area frame by removing noise from the read-out image data to divide image data of an area outside the area frame and image data of an area inside the area frame into separate stencils, according to a separation program. It is therefore possible to execute a separation process desired by the user without increasing costs and man-hours and with easy operations not making the user feel troublesome.

Abstract: An apparatus positions a plate cylinder and a blanket cylinder in a transport position for assisting in transporting printing plates. The apparatus spaces the blanket cylinder and plate cylinder apart from one another such that a pressure acting on a printing plate during the printing operation is reduced in the transport position. Optionally, one of the cylinders can be replaced with an inking and/or damping roller.

Abstract: A process for replacing the printing sleeves of a printing machine includes mounting printing sleeves that are not required for the printing process in at least one storage device. The transportation of the printing sleeves necessary for replacement between the storage device and the printing machine is performed by a transportation device. The transportation device has printing sleeve retaining devices that bring the printing sleeves into a position that facilitates their replacement. The arrangement of the printing sleeves in the transportation device is determined by a processing and control unit to which set positions of the printing sleeves during the next printing job are known. The processing and control unit adjusts the arrangement of the printing sleeves such that at least one printing sleeve retaining device remains free in the transportation device.

Abstract: The tack of an ink that is used in a printing group of a rotating printing press, or the temperature of a rotating component in the printing group is selected or controlled. This selection or control is accomplished in a manner so that optimal printing is achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for fracturing wells employs a propellant charge and an ignition cord wrapped around the outer surface of the propellant charge to rapidly ignite the outer surface of the propellant charge.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in place of a round of percussion primed ammunition in a weapon includes a power supply and a switch. The switch is responsive to the mechanism in the weapon that fires the ammunition. Operation of the switch may enable the power supply to supply power to a replaceable cartridge. The cartridge may propel probes for delivering an incapacitating electrical charge from the power supply to the target. Another cartridge may include contacts to be applied without propellant to the target to stun the target. The apparatus may be inserted in the barrel of a weapon, for example, into the muzzle of a grenade launcher.

Abstract: A single-axis programmable positioning device for positioning a work piece in a work area comprising. The device includes a rail with a pair of parallel channels, a trolley with bearing that ride in the rails, a work piece stop mounted to the trolley, a motor assembly that drives a drive sprocket. A chain extends from one of the bearings, through one channel, around the drive sprocket, through the second channel, around an idler sprocket, and back through the first channel to the bearing. A control panel controls the operation of the device. Optionally, the device includes a magnetic brake for maintaining the position of the trolley between movements.

Abstract: A measuring system for calibrating a machine in which a base (10) is attachable to a surface of the machine and a housing (20) is mountable on the base, wherein at least one surface of the base and at least one surface of the housing are each provided with a complementary part of a mounting device, such that when the two parts of the mounting device are connected together, the housing may be aligned in any of a plurality of predetermined directions. The base includes a lifting mechanism (64) which when lowered allows the complementary parts of the mounting device (93, 95) of the housing (20) and the base (10) to be in contact and when raised causes them to at least partly break contact with one another. The level of the base (10) may be adjusted using a system of members and tapered rollers.

Abstract: An item locking apparatus for releasibly anchoring personal items to beach sand includes an auger having an upright auger shaft with a shaft lower end and a shaft upper end and a ramped auger screw flange below the shaft upper end for screwing into beach sand; a lug structure fixedly secured to the shaft upper end; a locking post extending upwardly from and free spinning relative to the lug structure and having a padlock engaging structure through which a padlock bolt can pass; a shield disk having a central disk port through which the auger shaft upper end passes so that the shield disk is rotatably mounted immediately below and is retained by the lug structure and a free spinning shield dome lockingly covering the lug structure having a dome port through which the post extends upwardly, so that the shield disk and shield dome spin freely around the auger shaft and prevent unauthorized persons from gripping and rotating the auger shaft.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interseeding an area of ground having existing vegetation growing thereon are provided. The interseeder apparatus tills a plurality of spaced-apart rows in the ground, deposits seed in the exposed soil of the rows, compacts the seed into the rows, and optionally, sprays at least a portion of the exiting vegetation adjacent the rows with a herbicide so as to reduce competition for the new seedling.

Abstract: The inductor assembly of the present invention is configured with an agricultural implement to enhance conveyance of product from a storage hopper to a remote location. The inductor assembly includes an inductor chamber that defines an interior cavity configured to receive the supply of product from the storage hopper, an inlet tube configured to direct the stream of pressurized air so as to generate a combined stream of pressurized air and product, and an outlet tube configured to pass the combined stream of pressurized air and product from the inductor chamber to a distribution system application of the product in an agricultural environment. The improved inductor assembly can further include a selectively extendable outlet tube assembly, a trajectory control assembly coupled to the inlet tube, and an adjustable cover assembly configured to regulate agitation of the product and to purge deposits downstream of the inductor assembly.

Abstract: A walking foot for a sewing machine includes a presser foot having a pair of supported portions, an upper feed dog feeding workpiece cloth in synchronization with vertical movement of a needlebar, a supporting member fixed to a lower end of the presser bar and having a pair of engagement supporting portions supporting the presser foot, a swinging supporting mechanism engaging the engagement supporting portions with the supported portions from horizontally outside respectively so that the presser foot is supported on the supporting member so as to be swingable, and a disengaging mechanism moving at least one of the engagement supporting portions horizontally outward from an engagement position where the engagement supporting portion is in engagement with the supported portion of the presser foot, thereby being capable of switching the engagement supporting portion to a disengagement position where the engagement supporting portion is disengaged from the supported portion.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a seismic streamer includes a housing placeable the exterior of the streamer. A turbine is associated with the housing and is configured to be rotationally driven by movement of the streamer through a body of water. A drive element is associated with the housing and is configured to convert rotational motion of the turbine to motive power to move the housing along the streamer. At least one cleaning element is associated with the housing and is cooperatively engaged with the exterior of the seismic streamer. A method for cleaning a streamer includes towing the streamer through the water. Motion of water is converted into motive power to move a cleaning device along the streamer.

Abstract: A boat hull is provided that has a substantially seamless construction wherein the boat hull is an integral monolithic structure. In the formation of the boat, the boat interior components for example deck precursors are positioned in the mold prior to formation of the hull so that the boat hull can be made in a one shot molding process.

Abstract: A sea perch apparatus includes a platform configured to be located between a pair of spaced-apart sea perch support members located along a side or end of a boat. The platform is designed to be elevated so as to be in an upright position between the sea perch support members and lowered so as to be in a horizontal lower position near a waterline in which the boat is flowing when in the water. The platform serves as a guardrail between the sea perch support members, and when the platform is in the lower position, it serves as a swimming dock, tanning deck and further serves to facilitate easier embarking and disembarking to and from another boat. The platform is transformable into a seat when upright with arm rest. When upright, it is locked in place on either side of the upper side of the platform.

Abstract: A bird feeder having an upstanding circular housing with a pivotally mounted cover movable between a closed position and a raised position. A latch assembly is included which operates to release the cover for raising and locking the cover in closed position. A feed assembly is provided which includes a perch adjustable laterally of a feed opening. The position of the perch relative opening allows the feeder to restrict the size of the bird being fed.

Abstract: A pet food storage and feeder device having a food storage container positioned above a base for containing water by legs extending between the food storage container and the base and a barrier wall positioned around the legs to create a water barrier between the base and the food storage container. Separate food and water bowls are attached to an exterior surface of the base.

Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

Abstract: A foam dam is provided for use with a water heater having a tank and a jacket together defining an annular region. The foam dam includes a central region having a surface configured to cover a component coupled to the tank. The foam dam also includes a perimeter region extending from the central region. The perimeter region of the foam dam defines a surface to at least substantially traverse the annular region between the tank and jacket of the water heater. The perimeter region is configured to substantially prevent foam insulation from flowing into an area proximate to the component.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine including at least a combustion chamber having a piston disposed therein, the method comprising during a first number of cycles after start-up of the engine, supplying at least a first fuel to the combustion chamber, and combusting said first fuel and during a second number of cycles after said first number of cycles, supplying said first fuel and a second fuel to the combustion chamber to form a substantially homogeneous mixture, and compressing said mixture with said piston to cause auto-ignition of said mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for cooling an internal combustion engine. An aqueous, non-ionic coolant composition is used in a cooling circuit (14) of the internal combustion engine (11). In order to also ensure long-lasting protection against corrosion for light metal components of the engine that come into contact with the coolant, e.g. components made of magnesium or magnesium alloys, the cooling circuit has at least one deionization device (28), for example, an ion exchanger, for the coolant.

Abstract: A method of estimating temperature in an engine including estimating metal temperatures at each of a plurality of nodes and estimating a coolant temperature. The method further includes detecting a measured coolant temperature and determining a gain based on a difference between the estimated coolant temperature and the measured coolant temperature. The method adjusts the metal temperatures at each of the plurality of nodes based on the gain. The method estimates the metal temperatures of engine components without temperature sensors.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes a thermostat that adjusts a feed rate of coolant to a radiator, estimating means that estimates a coolant temperature simulated value at least based on the detection value of an intake-air temperature sensor, and diagnosis means that diagnoses an operating state of the thermostat by comparing the detection value of a coolant temperature sensor, and the coolant temperature simulated value when a diagnosis condition is established. When a ratio of an integrated value of the simulated water temperature variation in an idle state to the integrated value of the simulated water temperature variation in a normal driving state is equal to or greater than an upper limit ratio XP, the diagnosis of the operating state of the thermostat is prohibited.

Abstract: An outboard motor can have a case supported by a hull, an internal combustion engine supported on the upper end of the case, an oil pan formed in the case for storing lubricating oil for the internal combustion engine, and a cooling water jacket formed integrally with the oil pan. A cooling water passage for communicating the cooling water jacket with the internal combustion engine is provided. The cooling water jacket can be formed on the bottom of the oil pan. Optionally, a space can be formed between at least a part of the outer wall of the oil pan and the cooling water passage.

Abstract: A forced-air-cooled engine has a main blow-out opening provided to a back plate of a cooling fan cover at a position facing a cylinder part for blowing out cooling air for cooling a cylinder part and a secondary blow-out opening provided to the back plate at a position opposite to the main blow-out opening in regard to the crankshaft center for cooling a part of a crankcase part, wherein a cooling air guide cover is equipped which is composed of a cylinder air-guide cover part which guides air blown out from the main blow-out opening to flow to cool the cylinder part and cylinder head, and a top cover part which guides air blown out from the secondary blow-out opening to flow along a side face of the crankcase part to cool there and then flow into midstream of the cooling air flow blown out from the main blow-out opening and cooling the cylinder part and cylinder head.

Abstract: A barrel-type internal combustion engine includes a power output shaft assembly with a sliding joint. A power output shaft has a pair of spaced apart bearing surfaces and a plurality of radial splines between the bearing surfaces. A cam plate has a central hub and a cam track extending therefrom. The central hub has a longitudinal bore for receiving the shaft. The bore has a pair of spaced apart bearing surfaces and a plurality of radial splines between the bearing surfaces. When assembled, the power shaft is received in the bore of the hub, the bearing surfaces are generally aligned and the splines engage such that the shaft and cam plate are coupled for rotation about the rotational axis of the shaft and the cam plate is longitudinally slidable on the shaft.

Abstract: A two-cycle internal combustion engine is of the type having one cylinder (2), one piston (4) with connecting rod, one head (3) closing the cylinder (2) on the explosion chamber side, one crankcase (12) closing the cylinder (2) on the side opposite the explosion chamber, one spark plug (5) inserted in the head, and one burnt gas exhaust pipe (8) with inlet port opening onto the internal surface of the cylinder (2) near bottom dead center of the piston (4). One air input duct (6) with combustion chamber inlet ports (13) is located near bottom dead center of the piston (4) and inlet ports are located either in the cylinder (2) near the crankcase (12) or in the crankcase. One duct (7) lets lubrication oil into the air input duct (6) and one sensor (9) senses rotation speed and angular position of the drive shaft.

Abstract: An electromechanical VVA system for controlling the poppet valves in the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The system varies valve lift, duration, and phasing in a dependent manner for one or more banks of engine valves. A rocker subassembly for each valve is pivotably disposed in roller bearings on a rocker pivot shaft between the camshaft and a roller follower. A control shaft supports the rocker pivot shaft for controlling a plurality of rocker subassemblies mounted in roller bearings for a plurality of engine cylinders. The control shaft rotates about its axis to displace the rocker pivot shaft and change the angular relationship of the rocker subassembly to the camshaft, thus changing the valve opening, closing, lift and duration. An actuator attached to the control shaft includes a worm gear drive for positively rotating the control shaft.

Abstract: A camshaft phaser includes a rotor, a stator, a torsional rotor bias spring, and a spring retainer wherein the spring retainer is fixed to either the rotor or stator when the nominal spring preload is reached to retain the nominal spring preload in said phaser. In one embodiment, the rotor has a bore formed therein, and the spring retainer has an arcuate slot coincident with the rotor bore. The spring retainer is rotated past the rotor until a predetermined spring preload is achieved. A retaining feature is installed through the arcuate slot into the rotor bore, thereby biasing the rotor in the predetermined bias position at the predetermined bias spring preload. In another embodiment, the spring retainer is a rotatable cam feature that becomes fixed to the stator after spring adjustment is complete.

Abstract: An in-line four-cylinder engine provided with a variable valve timing mechanism which changes a rotation phase of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft, and a cam angle sensor which outputs a cam angle signal at each 45 (deg.) of the camshaft, detection of an angle spanning from a reference rotational position of the crankshaft to the cam angle signal being made to thereby detect the rotation phase of the camshaft.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for an internal combustion engine, includes a driven mechanism driven by hydraulic pressure fed through a flowing passage change-over valve. The flowing passage change-over valve includes a valve body formed with a plurality of ports which are respectively communicated with the supply passage and the oil passage, and a spool valve body slidably disposed in the valve body to open and close the plurality of ports, the ports including a supplying port communicated with the supplying passage. The maximum cross-sectional area of the supplying port is larger than a minimum cross-sectional area of the supplying passage. The flowing passage change-over valve is supplied with electric current to heat hydraulic fluid kept in the flowing passage change-over valve so as to lower a viscosity of the hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve drive of an internal combustion engine, comprising at least one camshaft whereon at least one cam carrier is arranged in a rotationally fixed and axially displaceable manner. Means for applying axial tension are formed between the at least one camshaft and the at least one cam support, thereby enabling the at least one cam support to be fixed in an axial manner.

Abstract: Use of rocker shaft pedestals that are manufactured separately from the cylinder head and subsequently fixed to the cylinder head increases manufacturing and assembly costs of an internal combustion engine. The disclosed cylinder head obviates these problems by providing a cylinder head for an internal combustion engine that comprises a top deck and at least one integrally cast rocker shaft pedestal. A rocker shaft for use with a cylinder head of the invention includes at least one flat formed on an underside of the shaft that is adapted for mating with a top of a rocker shaft pedestal. Also described is an internal combustion engine comprising a cylinder block, a cylinder head having a top deck and at least one integrally cast rocker shaft pedestal, and a rocker shaft mounted on the at least one rocker shaft pedestal, the rocker shaft having a plurality of rocker arms mounted thereon.

Abstract: In a variable phased valve lifter of an internal combustion engine, two or more roller lifter are allowed to move along constraining faces of a constraining mechanism in a first direction, and the constraining mechanism is allowed to move freely in a second direction. As the roller lifters move through their parallel arcuate paths, the engaging surface(s) of the roller lifters will engage with the constraining face(s) of the constraining mechanism, and each roller lifter will prevent the other from rotating about its longitudinal axis. The roller lifter is thus prevented from rotating about its longitudinal axis as it moves in arcuate fashion in cooperation with the constraining mechanism.

Abstract: A deactivating hydraulic valve mechanism includes a hydraulic element assembly disposed within cup within a pin housing slidably disposed within a bore in a body. A transverse bore in the pin housing contains selectively-retractable locking pins that engage a locking feature in the body to selectively lock together the body and the pin housing. A lost motion spring is disposed in a vented annular chamber between the body and the pin housing. An oil passage from an engine gallery to the hydraulic element assembly includes an axial component formed in the cup and bypasses the lost motion chamber. A ring holds the lifter assembly together and also sets mechanical lash. The ring may combine a standard-thickness ring and a shim selected to provided a predetermined amount of mechanical lash in the assembled mechanism to ensure facile engagement and disengagement of the locking pins in the body.

Abstract: A recoil starter includes: a rope reel; a cylindrical cam; a coil spring; a reel spindle; an extending cylindrical portion; a recess; a hook; an engaging groove; an inner annular portion; and an outer annular portion, wherein: the extending cylindrical portion is inserted in the inner side of the recess; the coil spring is wound on the outer side of the extending cylindrical portion; the hook is engaged with the engaging groove; an end portion opposite the hook of the coil spring is engaged with the cylindrical cam; the inner annular portion is made flush; and the outer annular portion is made such that a portion corresponding to the engaging groove is formed to have the same height as that of the inner annular portion whereas an opposite side is formed to have a larger height than that of the inner annular portion.

Abstract: In an engine braking method for a supercharged internal combustion engine, wherein combustion air, which is under boost pressure and is supplied to the cylinders under the control of engine inlet and outlet valves, is compressed in the cylinders and is subsequently discharged into the exhaust tract, engine braking takes place in a two-stroke operating mode.

Abstract: An intake structure for internal combustion engine includes an intake passage which is communicated with a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine and through which air to be supplied to the combustion chamber flows; and a valve which is provided in the intake passage and which controls the airflow in the intake passage. The intake passage has a recess which is formed in the inner wall face of the intake passage and in which the valve is arranged; and a groove that is connected to the recess, at a substantially center position of the recess in a width direction of the recess, and that extends from the recess toward the downstream side of the intake passage.

Abstract: In an arrangement for controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising an electronic engine control unit, an injector with an injection needle for controlling the injecting of fuel into a combustion chamber of the engine and a connecting line extending between the electronic engine control unit and the injector for the transmission if signals therebetween, an intelligent electronic component is integrated into the injector including an electronic memory unit, a computation unit, an energy storage device forming an energy supply for the electronic component and also a measuring unit for opto-electronically detecting the movement of the fuel injector needle.