Piston

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10072561
APP PUB NO 20180023454A1
SERIAL NO

15218134

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A piston for an engine is provided. The piston includes a body having a crown disposed about a central axis. The crown includes an inner circumference and an outer circumference. The piston includes a central chamber transversely disposed within the body and recessed with respect to the crown. The piston includes a central mound disposed within the central chamber about the central axis. The piston also includes a bowl extending from the central mound towards the crown. The piston further includes a passageway provided on the inner circumference of the crown. The passageway includes a slot defined by a first surface inclined at a first angle with respect to the central axis. The slot is adapted to allow flow of a fuel from the central chamber towards the outer circumference of the crown.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, David Yu-Zhang Edwards, US 6 18
Gong, Weidong Dunlap, US 20 356

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