Patent ID: 6276336
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
In combination with an engine having a block of in-line cylinders with cylinder heads, injection valves, and a high-pressure pump, a pressure reservoir comprising:an elongated hollow body having ends and an inlet connection for communicating with the high-pressure pump;a first end piece having at least one outlet connection for communicating with the injection valves and disposed symmetrically about said elongated hollow body on one of said ends;a second end piece having at least one outlet connection for communicating with the injection valves and disposed symmetrically about said elongated hollow body on another of said ends, said at least one outlet connection of said first end piece recessed in mirror symmetry to said at least one outlet connection of said second end piece;said elongated hollow body with said first end piece and said second end piece defining a given length; andsaid elongated hollow body oriented parallel to the cylinder heads, and said given length substantially equivalent to half a number of cylinders times a cylinder spacing.