Method of operating a fuel injector, a control unit that performs the method, and a system that includes the control unit
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Jun 27, 2017
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Abstract
A solenoid actuator is described. The solenoid actuator comprises an armature, pole piece(s), electromagnet coil(s) arranged, in response to energization, to cause travel of the armature between first and second positions along a direction of travel, permanent magnet(s) positioned and orientated for latching the armature in at least the first position when the armature is in the first position and spring(s) arranged to bias the armature. The solenoid actuator can be operated to provide partial lift.
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SENTEC LTD | MILTON ROAD CAMBRIDGE CB4 1YG |
International Classification(s)
- H02K:DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES
- F16K:VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR....
- F02M:SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBU....
- H02P:CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, GENERATO....
- H01F:MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF M....
- F02D:CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES

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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Dames, Andrew | Cambridge, GB | 26 | 321 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 321 |
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