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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2000
Karl Jacob Haltiner, Jr., Fairport, NY (US);
Robert B. Perry, Leicester, NY (US);
Timothy P. Landschoot, Henrietta, NY (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An injector valve armature/spacer is formed as an integral tri-function multiple thickness member for an engine fuel injector. The member includes an armature having a center portion with an upper side engagable by a biasing spring and an outer portion with spaced radial openings extending outward from the center portion. An outer rim is connected to the inner portion of the armature by flexible legs extending radially through the radial openings. The rim has a thickness greater than that of the armature by a differential dimension establishing a stroke of the armature. The legs have a thickness less than that of the armature to permit flexing of the legs upon movement of the armature. The integral member is designed for manufacture in multiple layers using electroforming, optionally combined with metal etching.