Self-locking Internal Damper for Fuel Rail Pressure Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fuel rail dampers require significant space, have complex structures, and are costly, leading to pressure fluctuations and noise issues in fuel injection systems.

Innovation Solution

A self-locking internal damper with a simple structure, featuring a closed chamber with straight plate sections and bent connecting portions for stable installation, which maintains fuel pressure effectively and reduces costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing dampers are used in fuel rail assemblies, then pressure stabilization function is achieved, but the space required for installation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure stabilizationVSAvoidinstallation space
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The damper is integrated within the fuel rail assembly structure itself, with the damping chamber formed as part of the fuel rail body. The straight plate sections are embedded within the fuel rail, allowing the damper functionality to be nested within the existing structural space rather than requiring separate external mounting space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The damper structure is merged with the fuel rail assembly, where the straight plate sections serve dual purposes as both structural components of the fuel rail and damping elements. The connecting portions are integrated into the fuel rail body, combining the fuel distribution function with the pressure damping function in a single unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If existing dampers are used in fuel rail assemblies, then pressure stabilization function is achieved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure stabilizationVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The damper structure is merged with the fuel rail assembly, where the straight plate sections serve dual purposes as both structural components of the fuel rail and damping elements. The connecting portions are integrated into the fuel rail body, combining the fuel distribution function with the pressure damping function in a single unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The straight plate sections perform multiple functions: they provide structural support for the fuel rail, create the damping chamber volume, and serve as the damping elements themselves. The connecting portions simultaneously connect the straight plate sections to the fuel rail body and provide sealing surfaces, eliminating the need for separate sealing components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If existing dampers are used in fuel rail assemblies, then pressure stabilization function is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure stabilizationVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The damper structure is merged with the fuel rail assembly, where the straight plate sections serve dual purposes as both structural components of the fuel rail and damping elements. The connecting portions are integrated into the fuel rail body, combining the fuel distribution function with the pressure damping function in a single unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The straight plate sections perform multiple functions: they provide structural support for the fuel rail, create the damping chamber volume, and serve as the damping elements themselves. The connecting portions simultaneously connect the straight plate sections to the fuel rail body and provide sealing surfaces, eliminating the need for separate sealing components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If pressure fluctuation occurs in fuel rail, then fuel injection effect is improved, but vibration and noise increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinjection effectVSAvoidvibration and noise
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The closed chamber with straight plate sections acts as a pre-configured cushioning volume that absorbs pressure fluctuations before they propagate through the fuel rail system. The bending connecting portions provide elastic compliance that cushions pressure changes, reducing the transmission of vibration and noise while maintaining stable fuel pressure for injection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The self-locking internal damper provides a stable fuel pressure stabilizing effect while reducing space requirements and manufacturing complexity, resulting in a cost-effective solution for fuel rail assemblies.

Implementation Method 1

The integral self-locking type stabilizer provided by the utility model utilizes the elastic deformation of the self leaf springs of the stabilizer to realize self locking in the fuel oil distribution pipe of the stabilizer.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3180509B1Self-locking internal damper and fuel rail assembly having the same
Publication Date: 2020.11.18 VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
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AI summary

The present application provides a self-locking internal damper and a fuel rail assembly having the same. The self-locking internal damper comprises: a damper body (10) having a closed chamber, each of two ends of the chamber in the length direction thereof having a straight plate section (20) projecting therefrom, with a center line of the straight plate section (20) passing through a center point of the chamber; two connecting portions (30) located at ends of the two straight plate sections (20), respectively, at least one of the two connecting portions (30) being a bent structure formed by extending and bending the straight plate section (20). The self-locking internal damper of the present application has a simple structure and a good fuel pressure stabilizing effect.