Patent ID: 7258287
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
1. A fuel injector comprising: a body extending along a longitudinal axis between an inlet end and an outlet end with a flow passage extending therebetween; a filter disposed in the flow passage proximate the inlet end; and a member extending from a first terminus to a second terminus, the first terminus proximal the longitudinal axis, the second terminus distal to the longitudinal axis, the member extending from the first terminus about the longitudinal axis towards the second terminus in a generally circular path to define an aperture permitting fluid communication between inlet end and the filter, the member being secured to the flow passage between the inlet end and the filter, wherein the flow passage comprises a tubular member having an outer wall surrounding an inner wall to contain fluid flow, the tubular member including a portion disposed within the body and fixed to the body at first and second securements spaced apart along the longitudinal axis so that the outer wall and the body define an annular space between the outer wall and the body.