Patent ID: 6170516
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: F02M,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A solenoid valve fixing structure comprising: a recessed portion (6) disposed on an intake manifold (5), for receiving a solenoid valve (1), and a fixing member (4) having a fixing part (4a) to be fixed to the solenoid valve, a deformable lip (4d), which contacts elastically with the recessed portion, and an insertion lip (4f), which is to be inserted into the recessed portion, wherein said deformable lip is constructed from a flexible material that is easily deformed by pinching with fingers to accommodate said recessed portion, and said solenoid valve is substantially received within said recessed portion and secured when said deformable lip elastically contacts at least one interior surface of said recessed portion after direct insertion and expansion thereof.