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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 1999
Filed:
Sep. 25, 1997
Dana R Coldren, Fairbury, IL (US);
Charles D Ellenbecker, Normal, IL (US);
Matthew S Touvelle, Peoria, IL (US);
Ching W Jaw, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A control valve, preferably for use with a fuel injector, includes a valve body defining an inlet passage separated from an outlet passage by a valve seat. A solenoid is attached to the valve body, and includes a coil and an armature. A portion of the armature is a permanent magnet. The polarity of the permanent magnet is oriented such that the armature is pushed away from the coil when the solenoid is energized. A valve member is positioned in the valve body and attached to the armature. The valve member is moveable between an open position in which the inlet passage is open to the outlet passage, and a closed position in which the inlet passage is closed to the outlet passage.