Orifice plate flow path stabilizer
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Feb 20, 2018
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Feb 19, 2016
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Abstract
An orifice plate for an injector is provided, which includes a base portion disposed along a base plane. An offset portion is unitarily formed with the base portion. The offset portion is at least partially disposed outside of the base plane. The offset portion defines a flow entry side and a flow exit side, and the offset portion defines a plurality of exit apertures therethrough. A plurality of projections extends from the flow entry side of the offset portion. The plurality of projections is configured to contact an injector surface. An injector and a reductant delivery unit incorporating such an orifice plate are also provided.
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VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA LLC | 2400 EXECUTIVE HILLS BLVD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- F02M Class
- 1722 Applications Filed
- 1301 Patents Issued To-Date
- 75.56 % Issued To-Date
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Shank, Justin A | Williamsburg, US | 1 | 0 |
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Spiers, Dean L | Yorktown, US | 2 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 2 |
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