Fuel injector filter unit having a composite housing

A filter unit for an inlet tube of a fuel injector is shown. The inlet tube has an inside surface, an outside surface, and an annular end surface extending between the inside and outside surfaces. The filter unit includes a filter mesh defining a flow area. A body directs fuel flow through the flow...

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Main Author DALLMEYER MICHAEL P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.03.2001
Edition7
Subjects
BLASTING
COMBUSTION ENGINES
HEATING
HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL, WITH COMBUSTIBLEMIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
WEAPONS
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Summary:A filter unit for an inlet tube of a fuel injector is shown. The inlet tube has an inside surface, an outside surface, and an annular end surface extending between the inside and outside surfaces. The filter unit includes a filter mesh defining a flow area. A body directs fuel flow through the flow area. The body has a first portion adapted for overlying the inside surface, a second portion adapted for overlying the annular end surface, and a third portion adapted for overlying the outside surface. A ferrule reinforces the body. The ferrule has a first part contiguously engaging the first portion of the body, a second part contiguously engaging the second portion of the body, and a third part contiguously engaging the third portion of the body.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20000511273