Patent ID: 6814311
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
A fuel injection valve comprising:a tubular metal case constructed of a magnetic material in and through which a fuel is to flow, said tubular metal case having one open end; a valve seat tightly received in said open end of said tubular metal case, said valve seat having a fuel outlet formed therein; a valve element axially movably received in said tubular metal case, said valve element being movable between a closed position wherein a valve body of the element closes said fuel outlet and an open position wherein said valve body opens said fuel outlet; and an electromagnetic actuator disposed about said tubular metal case to actuate said valve element to move between said closed and open positions, wherein said tubular metal case is constructed of a ferritic stainless steel containing Titanium and in which said ferritic stainless steel contains approximately 0.2 to 0.6 wt. % of Titanium.