Injector tip for an internal combustion engine

Patent · Tue May 20 00:00:00 EDT 2003

OSTI ID:1174332

Shyu, Tsu Pin; Ye, Wen

This invention relates to a the tip structure of a fuel injector as used in a internal combustion engine. Internal combustion engines using Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) technology require a tip structure that directs fuel spray in a downward direction. This requirement necessitates a tip design that is capable of withstanding mechanical stresses associated with the design.

• Research Organization: Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FC05-97OR22605
• Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
• Patent Number(s): 6,564,772
• Application Number: 10/021,356
• OSTI ID: 1174332
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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