Injection pressure sensor sealing mechanism

U.S. Patent Number: 6321769

Abstract: An injection pressure sensor (10) intended for use with a fluid source (12). The injection pressure sensor (10) has a sensor element (14). and a tube member (18). The tube member (18) creates a fluid pathway (20) between the fluid source (12) and the sensor element (14). The tube member (18) contains a collapsible portion (22), such that when the tube member (18) is bent, the fluid pathway (20) is generally closed.

Inventors: Ostroski; Gregory Michael (Whitmore Lake, MI), King, II; Lamar L. (Dearborn, MI)

Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc. (Dearborn, MI)

Application Number: 09/490,295

Issued: 2001-11-27

Expired: 2005-11-27

Classes: 137/68.14 ; 123/198D; 137/38; 137/67; 137/68.11; 73/119A; 73/756

Field of search: 137/38,67,68.11,68.14 123/198D,456,494 73/119A,756

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