Abstract: A method for verifying a CVVD location learning result may include performing a learning value verification control by confirming a position of a control shaft connected to a motor with a signal value of an auxiliary cam sensor for a rotation of a camshaft if a controller determines that a learning value acquired in a short duration and a long duration of a CVVD system is desired to be verified.

Abstract: A method for updating a crank position tooth number in a crank position sensor signal obtained from a crankshaft position sensor of an engine of a vehicle includes: calculating, in platform software of an engine control unit (ECU), a pulse width of a crank position sensor signal, determining, in the platform software of the ECU, a forward rotation and a reverse rotation of an engine, and updating, in the platform software of the ECU, the crank position tooth number.

Abstract: An inner side wall surface of a gap forming member, which is opposed to a flange outer wall surface of a flange of a needle, is slidable relative to the flange outer wall surface. Also, an outer side wall surface of the gap forming member, which is opposed to a stationary core inner wall surface of a stationary core, is slidable relative to the stationary core inner wall surface. The flange outer wall surface and the outer side wall surface are curved to project in a radially outer direction of a housing in a cross section thereof taken along an imaginary plane, which includes an axis of the housing.

Abstract: To provide sensing system layout structure of an internal combustion engine that enables increasing a degree of freedom in laying out a sensing system. In sensing system layout structure of an internal combustion engine provided with a sensing system for sensing rotation of a camshaft, the internal combustion engine is provided with a driving shaft rotated in synchronization with the camshaft, the sensing system is provided with a driving shaft rotation detecting sensor arranged opposite to a rotated portion on a side of the driving shaft, and rotation of the driving shaft is sensed by the driving shaft rotation detecting sensor.

Abstract: A method of controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders, in particular a stationary internal combustion engine, wherein actuators of the internal combustion engine are actuable in crank angle-dependent relationship and/or sensor signals of the internal combustion engine can be ascertained in crank angle-dependent relationship, for compensation of a torsion of a crankshaft, by which torsion deviations in the crank angle occur between a twisted and an untwisted condition of the crankshaft, wherein for at least two of the cylinders a cylinder-individual value of the angle deviation is ascertained and the crank angle-dependent actuator or sensor signals are corrected in dependence on the detected angle deviation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, system, and devices for synchronizing angular position information between a first and a second semiconductor chip used for engine management in an automobile is described. In accordance with one embodiment, a system for synchronizing angular position information between a first and a second semiconductor chip comprises the first and the second semiconductor chip and a digital real-time communication link connecting the first and the second semiconductor chip. The second semiconductor chip comprise a master angle estimation circuit, which is configured to estimate an angular position of the engine based on at least one angular position sensor signal. The first semiconductor chip comprises a slave angle estimation circuit, which is configured to estimate an angular position of the engine based on information concerning angular position received form the master angle estimation circuit via the communication link.

Abstract: A valve solenoid includes a coil pot having an internal volume. A coil is positioned concentrically within the internal volume. An outer tube is positioned concentrically within the coil. A pole core is positioned concentrically within the outer tube. An armature includes an armature first portion positioned distal from the pole core and an armature second portion at least a portion of which is positioned concentrically within the outer tube. An inner tube is positioned concentrically within the channel defined by the armature such that the at least a portion of the armature second portion is positioned concentrically between the outer tube and the inner tube. An armature pin is fixedly coupled to the armature. A biasing member is positioned within the channel. A first end of the biasing member is coupled to the armature pin and a second end of the biasing member coupled to the pole core.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation controller (PWM) is disclosed which has a MOSFET (15) responsive to the error voltage (Verror) signal from the PWM amplifier (17) to detect a transient condition without delay ?Td. The MOSFET drain generates and applies a detection signal (S) to a delaying circuit (D). The delaying circuit (D) is responsive to the transient detection signal (S) to asynchronously output two latch signals (S1) and (S2) which on application to respective latch circuits (L1, L2) cause a change in conduction state of PMOS (8) and NMOS (9). This arrangement reduces voltage undershoot.

Abstract: A method for injecting a gaseous medium, in particular a gaseous fuel, into an intake tract (1) of a gas engine or diesel-gas engine using an electromagnetically actuable gas valve (2). In order to increase the flow speed, the gaseous medium is injected into the intake tract (1) via at least two throttling points (3, 4) positioned in series.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a fuel delivery device of an internal combustion engine, in which method an electromagnetic actuating device of a volume control valve is switched such as to set a delivery volume, wherein an intensity of an energy that is supplied to the electromagnetic actuating device for switching purposes, in particular of a current supplied to the electromagnetic actuating device and/or a level of a voltage applied to the electromagnetic actuating device, depends at least intermittently on a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel injector configuration that treats a dielectric fluid such as gasoline fuel with strong electric and, optionally, magnetic fields to form a homogeneous charged fuel or fuel/air mixture for combustion in an internal combustion engine. The electric field is supplied by a triboelectric dipole and the magnetic field is supplied by permanent magnets. Small charged fuel particles are produced and combust more readily than untreated particles. Fuel efficiency is increased and emissions are reduced.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a fuel delivery device of an internal combustion engine, in which method an electromagnetic actuating device of a volume control valve is switched such as to set a delivery volume, wherein a control of the electromagnetic actuating device for moving an armature of the electromagnetic actuating device from a first position to a second position comprises at least three phases, wherein in a first phase a coil of the electromagnetic actuating device is permanently connected to a voltage, and wherein in a second phase the coil is periodically connected to the voltage with a first frequency and with a first duty factor, and wherein in a third phase the coil is periodically connected to the voltage with a second frequency and with a second duty factor.

Abstract: A fuel injector has an injector body and a control rod, which is movable in the injector body along an axis for controlling opening/closing of a nozzle that injects fuel in an engine cylinder; the injector body houses a metering servovalve, provided with a control chamber and with an open/close element of a balanced type, axial sliding of which causes a variation in pressure in the control chamber; the metering servovalve comprises a valve body made of two pieces coaxially coupled to one another via a deformable ring, which defines also a gasket for guaranteeing fluid tightness between the two pieces and maintains in a fixed position a disk on which a calibrated restriction is made.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a solid magnetostrictive material with a favored direction of magnetostrictive response formed into a shape with ends that are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the favored direction of magnetostrictive response. A fuel control valve element is located coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response of the magnetostrictive material, the element opening inwardly. A solenoid coil is located concentric with the magnetostrictive material and coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response, the solenoid coil adapted to excite the magnetostrictive material into mechanical motion.

Abstract: In a fuel injection valve used for an internal combustion engine, a valve closing lag time due to fluid resistance in a fuel path is shortened to decrease a minimum injection limit. More specifically, in the fuel injection valve in which an anchor is attracted to an end face part of a stationary core having a fuel path formed at a center part thereof by means of electromagnetic force, and in which a fuel injection hole is opened and closed by controlling a valve disc driven in conjunction with the anchor, there are provided a fuel reservoir part at a center part of an upper end face part of the anchor, a through hole extending axially in a fashion that an end part thereof is open to the fuel reservoir part, and a fuel path extending radially outward from the fuel reservoir part so that fuel is fed to a magnetic attraction gap between an upper end face part of the anchor and a lower end face part of the stationary core.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a solid magnetostrictive material with a favored direction of magnetostrictive response formed into a shape with ends that are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the favored direction of magnetostrictive response. A fuel control valve element is located coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response of the magnetostrictive material, the element opening inwardly. A solenoid coil is located concentric with the magnetostrictive material and coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response, the solenoid coil adapted to excite the magnetostrictive material into mechanical motion. An excitation signal is provided within the solenoid coil consisting of a main current signal with a superposed alternating signal approximately the width of a hysteresis loop of the solid magnetostrictive material.

Abstract: A programmable diesel fuel injector that increases frequency response and control precision over desired fuel flow rates throughout each injection event. All valve frequency and motional requirements are met by a compensated direct drive, which is enabled by the durable capability of a rare earth alloy to lengthen in a magnetic field. A continuously variable electrical input waveform is predetermined to result in the desired fuel injection rate shape. A magnetostrictive transducer converts voltage and current into continuously variable force and displacement of a master piston acting upon fuel within a closed chamber. A slave piston responds to the fuel pressure changes within the closed chamber and acts upon the spool of a spool valve to eject fuel.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a solid magnetostrictive material with a favored direction of magnetostrictive response formed into a shape with ends that are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the favored direction of magnetostrictive response. A fuel control valve element is located coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response of the magnetostrictive material, the element opening inwardly. A solenoid coil is located concentric with the magnetostrictive material and coaxial to the favored direction of magnetoelastic response, the solenoid coil adapted to excite the magnetostrictive material into mechanical motion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel injector configuration that treats a dielectric fluid such as gasoline fuel with strong electric and, optionally, magnetic fields to form a homogeneous charged fuel or fuel/air mixture for combustion in an internal combustion engine. The electric field is supplied by a triboelectric dipole and the magnetic field is supplied by permanent magnets. Small charged fuel particles are produced and combust more readily than untreated particles. Fuel efficiency is increased and emissions are reduced.

Abstract: A circuit and a method for operating an inductive load, for example a fuel injector, in which rapid response of the load can be realized and, at the same time, small electrical power loss. A functional isolation of the rapid current buildup at the beginning of an energizing phase and a subsequent setting of the load current is provided, wherein the supply to the load takes place during the first operating phase from a “boost voltage” and during the second operating phase from the comparatively lower second operating voltage. In the second operating phase, a desired load current is set by suitably switching the second operating voltage on an off at the load. This intermittent operation causes lower switching losses, which are yet further reduced by the second operating voltage being matched, i.e. not being fixedly predetermined but being changed if necessary on the basis of monitoring of the load current.

Abstract: A fuel injector may include a housing, a poppet valve assembly, and an actuation assembly. The housing may define a longitudinal bore, a high pressure fuel duct in communication with the longitudinal bore and a valve seat including a valve seat surface and an aperture. The poppet valve assembly may include a stem and a valve head, be disposed within the longitudinal bore and be variably displaceable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve head may abut the valve seat to seal the aperture. In the second position, the valve head may be displaced from the valve seat to open the aperture. The actuation assembly may operate to move the poppet valve assembly between the first position and the second position. The high pressure fuel duct may carry pressurized fuel that biases the poppet valve assembly to be in the first position.

Abstract: A diesel engine coupled to a transmission and having a fuel injector control system which among other things monitors the load on the engine by measuring the transmission line pressure, a higher pressure being indicative of a greater load. When the pressure is below a preset value and the engine is sufficiently warm, the normal injector firing sequence is altered by not actuating injectors at spaced intervals in the firing sequence. As the pressure and therefore the load decreases, the intervals between which injectors are not actuated are decreased so that in a given number of engine rotations there are fewer injector actuations and as a result of corresponding cylinders being idle, less fuel is supplied to the engine at lighter loads.

Abstract: Described is a method for controlling a magnet valve for controlling the injection of fuel into an internal combustion engine, which method permits precise fuel metering in the no-load running or in the lower partial load range without changes to the hardware of the fuel injection system being necessary.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel injection valve (4) comprising a control member (70) that is provided with a control passageway (114) which is arranged eccentrically relative to the housing axis (8) and can be opened and closed by a closure piece (96) with the aid of an actuator assembly (26) in order to obtain intermittent injections. The control member (70) is positioned by means of a centering pin (124) in order to define the circumferential position of the eccentric control passageway (114). The centering pin (124) is guided within a pocket bore of the control member (70) as well as within a bore of an intermediate plate (12), a cylindrical element (13), or a spacing sleeve (202). The actuator assembly (26) is designed as an electromagnetic actuator (80) in which the stop (98; 99) for limiting the lift of the pilot valve member is designed as a monolithic component of the intermediate plate (12) or as a flat stop disk (97) in a separate workpiece.

Abstract: Even when a current waveform and a current value of a current which is supplied to an injector is changed in order to extend a dynamic range of the injector, fuel injection quantity precision is maintained and enhanced. A correction time for correcting an opening/closing delay of the aforementioned injector is variably set by a valve response delay time calculating unit 103 and a selector unit 106 in accordance with change of setting of the current waveform and the current value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a common rail electronic control injector, which belongs to the electronic control fuel injection system technology. The injector includes an oil inlet joint, an oil inlet located at outside the oil inlet joint, an electromagnet device, a nozzle body, a needle valve, a valve seat and spray holes, wherein the electromagnet device includes a static core, an armature and a coil, wherein a working gap between the static core and the armature is H, the armature is moveably connected with the needle valve along an axial direction. The present invention further includes a compression spring applying a force to the needle valve, a force mechanism applying a force to the armature, and a block mechanism providing an axial anti-thrust while the armature is reset. The present invention has advantages of lower manufacturing cost, better reliability and smaller driving energy.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted engine control apparatus can accurately measure the resistance value of a label resistor arranged in an exhaust gas sensor for correcting characteristic variation thereof by using a reduced number of wires. An electric heater of the exhaust gas sensor, which is powered from a second power supply wire, as well as the label resistor and air fuel ratio measurement elements are connected to the apparatus which is powered from an on-vehicle battery through a first power supply wire. A power feed voltage of the apparatus is input to a multichannel AD converter through voltage dividing resistors, so that a positive end potential of the label resistor is measured alternatively. A negative end potential of the label resistor is input to the converter as a divided voltage thereof with a fixed resistor. The label resistance value is calculated from a fixed resistor current and a label resistor voltage.

Abstract: To provide a fuel injection system that can efficiently supply high pressure fuel to fuel injectors of an internal combustion engine, whose design and manufacture are made easy by simplifying its mechanical configuration, and which has excellent maintainability during repair and detachment.

Abstract: The present invention is provides a fuel injector having a hydraulically actuated injection pin, also referred to as an injector stem. In accordance with invention, the fuel injector provides for more efficient fuel combustion within internal combustion engines, such as vehicle engines. According to various embodiments of the invention, the fuel injector achieves efficient fuel combustion by (i) fast and responsive actuation, (ii) heating the fuel to a supercritical temperature, (iii) maintaining fuel at a supercritical pressure, and (iv) using a catalyst in the oxidization of the fuel. Some embodiments of the invention utilize a dual solenoid to actuate the fuel injector pin and a heating element to heat the fuel to a supercritical temperature.

Abstract: An electromagnetic fuel injection valve in which a first resin-molded layer that is made of a synthetic resin, covers a solenoid section, and forms a coupler main portion that defines a coupler is covered by a second resin-molded layer different from that of the first resin-molded layer so that an outer face of the coupler main portion is exposed from a middle part up to the extremity of the coupler main portion. An endless engagement groove is provided on the outer periphery of the middle pad of the coupler main portion of the first resin-molded layer, the second resin-molded layer engaging with the endless engagement groove. An extending portion extending further outward than the engagement groove is formed in the second resin-molded layer so that the extending portion makes contact with an outer face of the coupler main portion when in a non-engaged state and covers the coupler main portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injector for injecting fuel into combustion chambers. According to the invention, a valve piston of a control valve is provided with low pressure on both faces thereof. The valve piston is arranged in a valve chamber hydraulically connected to a control chamber and is guided inside a sleeve received in the valve chamber. The valve chamber contains a spring supported on one end against the sleeve and on the other end on the valve piston such that the spring presses the valve piston onto a valve seat and the sleeve onto an opposing bottom surface. The valve piston diameter inside the sleeve corresponds to the effective valve piston diameter at the valve seat.

Abstract: In a fuel injection valve used for an internal combustion engine, a valve closing lag time due to fluid resistance in a fuel path is shortened to decrease a minimum injection limit. More specifically, in the fuel injection valve in which an anchor is attracted to an end face part of a stationary core having a fuel path formed at a center part thereof by means of electromagnetic force, and in which a fuel injection hole is opened and closed by controlling a valve disc driven in conjunction with the anchor, there are provided a fuel reservoir part at a center part of an upper end face part of the anchor, a through hole extending axially in a fashion that an end part thereof is open to the fuel reservoir part, and a fuel path extending radially outward from the fuel reservoir part so that fuel is fed to a magnetic attraction gap between an upper end face part of the anchor and a lower end face part of the stationary core.

Abstract: A circuit and a method for operating an inductive load, for example a fuel injector, in which rapid response of the load can be realized and, at the same time, small electrical power loss. A functional isolation of the rapid current buildup at the beginning of an energizing phase and a subsequent setting of the load current is provided, wherein the supply to the load takes place during the first operating phase from a “boost voltage” and during the second operating phase from the comparatively lower second operating voltage. In the second operating phase, a desired load current is set by suitably switching the second operating voltage on an off at the load. This intermittent operation causes lower switching losses, which are yet further reduced by the second operating voltage being matched, i.e. not being fixedly predetermined but being changed if necessary on the basis of monitoring of the load current.

Abstract: The fuel injection system has at least two electrically actuated control valves for controlling the fuel injection; the control valves are each connected via electric lines to an electric control unit. In the fuel injection system, terminal elements for connection of the electric lines are provided. For a first of the control valves, a structural element is provided, on which the terminal elements for all the control valves are disposed, and which can be secured to a housing part of the fuel injection system. At least one electric connecting line from the terminal elements to the second control valve disposed inside a housing part of the fuel injection system is integrated with the structural element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injector for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. According to the invention, an injection valve member, which opens or closes at least one injection opening, is controlled by a control valve. The control valve opens or closes a connection from a control chamber into a fuel return line by the positioning of a closing element in a seat or by the opening of the seat. A bore is embodied in the closing element, and a pin is received in the bore. The diameter of the bore essentially corresponds to the diameter of the seat. The pin is supported on one side against a pressure rod, against a spring seat, or against the injector housing.

Abstract: A movable portion is movable from a closed position, in which the movable portion is in contact with a valve element, to an opened position so as to supply fuel from a fuel portion to a compression chamber through a fuel passage. A drive control unit supplies of a small driving current, which is sufficient to maintain the movable portion at the closed position, to a coil portion so as to move the movable portion from the opened position to the closed position. The drive control unit switches the supply of the small driving current to supply of the large driving current in the course of the movement of the movable portion to the closed position by supplying the small driving current.

Abstract: An ECU estimates a variation amount of fuel which is actually suctioned by a fuel pump based on a fuel pressure in a common rail. Even though the fuel pressure in the common rail deviates from a target fuel pressure, when the estimated variation amount of fuel is substantially zero, an energization quantity to a solenoid of a flow control valve is compulsorily reduced.

Abstract: A controlling apparatus of a variable capacity type fuel pump, for avoiding noises caused due to drive of the fuel pump and noises caused due to drive of injectors from overlapping or duplicating with each other in the timing thereof, wherein signals for driving the pump reduced, or the timing thereof is shifted forward/backward, within a specific timing where the o overlapping can be prospected, or a specific timing where they are determined to overlap or duplicate with each other.

Abstract: A control device enabling integrated operation of vehicle electric system and engine electric solenoid fuel injection and ignition systems includes a timing circuit for driving a pulse generator to generate a pulse signal. The pulse generated by the pulse generator is limited and then phase-shifted and amplified. The pulse signal for switching operation is then loaded into a positive terminal of a power supply on a motor vehicle by another power device. The control device may further include an automatic distinguishing unit for setting the control device to start and stop working at preset voltages. The transient pulse generated by the control device at engine start enables the spark plug to be instantaneously ignited, and may be stably maintained at a constant transient voltage value to stably supply transient voltage and current to the spark plug and the fuel injector needle valve of the motor vehicle fuel injection system.

Abstract: The fuel injection system has at least two electrically actuated control valves for controlling the fuel injection; the control valves are each connected via electric lines to an electric control unit. In the fuel injection system, terminal elements for connection of the electric lines are provided. For a first of the control valves, a structural element is provided, on which the terminal elements for all the control valves are disposed, and which can be secured to a housing part of the fuel injection system. At least one electric connecting line from the terminal elements to the second control valve disposed inside a housing part of the fuel injection system is integrated with the structural element.

Abstract: In a device for the injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, including an injector nozzle (5) and a nozzle needle (7) which is guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner within the injector nozzle (5) and, for the control of its opening and closing movements, is capable of being pressurized in the axial direction by the pressure prevailing in a control chamber (12) filled with fuel, wherein the control chamber (12) communicates with a supply line (14) and a discharge line (19), and a magnetic control valve (16) is arranged in at least one of the two lines, said magnetic control valve comprising a valve-closing member (25) coupled with an actuating member (21) and pressable against a valve seat (26), and said actuating member (21) being separated from the closing member (25) and the valve seat (26) by a bellows seal (28), the valve-closing member is configured as a valve ball and pressable against a conical valve seat (26).

Abstract: A fuel injection valve is provided that includes an electromagnetic actuator (A1) that moves a valve body (10) in an inwardly-opening direction, and a magnetostrictive actuator (A2) that, by passing current therethrough, elongates a movable part assembly (43) extending from the valve body (10) to a movable core (24) of the electromagnetic actuator (A1), wherein the magnetostrictive actuator (A2) is formed from a solid magnetostrictive element (15) provided between the valve body (10) and the movable core (24) of the electromagnetic actuator (A1) so as to couple the valve body (10) and the movable core (24), a preload spring (13) provided between the valve body (10) and the movable core (24) so as to apply a compressive preload in the axial direction of the valve body (10) to the magnetostrictive element (15), and a second coil (42) mounted on a valve housing (H) housing the valve body (10), the movable core (24), the magnetostrictive element (15), and the preload spring (13), the second coil (42) elongating t

Abstract: A solenoid assembly is disclosed. The solenoid assembly has a housing having a cavity disposed therein. The solenoid assembly also has a unitary stator having a plurality of separated portions. The separated portions are held together by at least one lip located on an outer periphery of the stator. The stator is sized to fit within the cavity disposed in the housing.

Abstract: A device (1) for determining the position of an internal combustion engine, includes an incremental-type sensor (2) having a rotary part (8) which is connected to the rotary body, and a fixed part (6) which is provided with first elements for detecting the rotation of an increment between the mobile part (8) and the fixed part (6), second elements for detecting the direction of rotation between the mobile part (8) and the fixed part (6), and analysis elements which are connected to the first elements and the second elements and are used to determine the angular position of the rotary body in relation to the reference position. The device also includes engine controlling elements (4) which are connected to the analysis elements (12) of the sensor (2), and the sensor (2) is permanently electrically (34) fed in the device.

Abstract: A fuel injection control apparatus of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. This apparatus is provided with a crank angle detector that includes a signal rotor having a number of tooth portions and a toothless portion. The crank angle detector outputs a first signal corresponding to each tooth portion and a second signal corresponding to the toothless portion. A control computer selectively carries out a first calculation process for calculating the timing of fuel injection using the first signal and a second calculation process for calculating the timing of fuel injection using the second signal. When carrying out the second calculation process, the control computer calculates the timing of fuel injection using the length of time gained by dividing the length of time gained through detection of the toothless portion by the number of tooth portions which can be aligned in the toothless portion.

Abstract: A valve element is movable in a main body for opening and closing the nozzle hole. A pressure control chamber is formed at an end of the valve element and configured to receive high-pressure fuel to bias the valve element so as to close a nozzle hole. A first communication passage communicates the pressure control chamber with a low pressure side. An accommodating chamber is located downstream of the first communication passage and acommodates a valve member. A low-pressure opening is for exhausting fuel from the accommodating chamber. The valve member has a valve portion to control fuel flowing from the pressure control chamber to the low pressure side. The accommodating chamber and the low-pressure opening therebetween has a passage, which defines a throttle portion.

Abstract: A fuel injector of a fuel injecting device that is known is provided with an intensifier piston, which intensifies the pressure of the liquid supplied to the fuel injector from a rail pressure to a higher pressure by hydraulic transmission. The disadvantage is that this type of pressure intensification is very expensive and complicated. In the device according to the present invention, the pressure intensification is simpler and more economical. The present invention provides for at least one electromagnetic pressure intensifier to be provided on at least one fuel injector.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve is provided with a main body and a valve member. The main body has a fuel passage and a fuel injection opening formed at the downstream-end of the fuel passage. The valve member is provided in the fuel passage. The valve member is configured to move between a first position in which the valve member closes the fuel injection opening and a second position in which the valve member opens the fuel injection opening. A hardened layer is formed on abutment surfaces of the valve member and the main body that abut with each other. The hardness of this hardened layer is lower in its surface side than in its bottom side. According to this structure, the stress generated inside the hardened layer is suppressed, and breakage and detachment of the hardened layer are prevented.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic fuel injection valve in which a first resin-molded layer that is made of a synthetic resin, covers a solenoid section, and forms a coupler main portion that defines a framework of a power-receiving coupler is covered by a second resin-molded layer made of a synthetic resin that is different from that of the first resin-molded layer so that an outer face of the coupler main portion is exposed from a middle part up to the extremity of the coupler main portion, an endless engagement groove (45) is provided on the outer periphery of the middle part of the coupler main portion (40a) of the first resin-molded layer (41), the second resin-molded layer (42) engaging with the endless engagement groove (45), and an extending portion (42b) extending further outward than the engagement groove (45) is formed in the second resin-molded layer (42) so that the extending portion (42b) makes contact with an outer face of the coupler main portion (40a) when in a non-engaged state and covers the coupler mai

Abstract: A controller moves a solenoid operated valve with a first solenoid operating pulse during a travel time. After a time interval, the controller applies a second pulse, which moves the valve towards its original position. The time interval may be varied, and a characteristic indicative of the return of the valve to the original position may be detected based on a comparison of the pulses.