Device for sealing orifices on nozzle of fuel injector for autofrettage process

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9649732
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14304119

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A system for sealing a plurality of orifices through a wall of a vessel is provided. The system includes a plurality of sealing members configured to releasably seal respective orifices of the plurality of orifices. The system also includes a base defining a central axis therethrough. The base includes a plurality of segments disposed about the central axis. Each of the plurality of segments includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to engage at least one sealing member of the plurality of sealing members. Further, each segment of the plurality of segments is configured to deform toward the central axis on application of a force upon the outer surface thereof to bias the at least one sealing member into sealing engagement with a respective orifice of the plurality of orifices.

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CATERPILLAR INC510 LAKE COOK ROAD SUITE 100 DEERFIELD IL 60015

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Gami, Rahul N Peoria, US 6 132
Grant, Marion B Princeville, US 12 43
Miller,, Jr John S Chillicothe, US 4 2

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