EP1133634A1 - High pressure fuel accumulator - Google Patents

High pressure fuel accumulator

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EP1133634A1
EP1133634A1 EP00969195A EP00969195A EP1133634A1 EP 1133634 A1 EP1133634 A1 EP 1133634A1 EP 00969195 A EP00969195 A EP 00969195A EP 00969195 A EP00969195 A EP 00969195A EP 1133634 A1 EP1133634 A1 EP 1133634A1
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fuel accumulator
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Patrick Mattes
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M55/00—Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by their fuel conduits or their venting means; Arrangements of conduits between fuel tank and pump F02M37/00
    • F02M55/02—Conduits between injection pumps and injectors, e.g. conduits between pump and common-rail or conduits between common-rail and injectors
    • F02M55/025—Common rails

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  • the invention relates to a high-pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, with a base body, the interior of which is connected to a plurality of connection openings.
  • High-pressure pump possibly with the help of a pre-feed pump, the fuel to be injected from a tank into the central high-pressure fuel reservoir, which is referred to as the common rail.
  • Fuel lines lead from the rail to the individual injectors, which are assigned to the cylinders of the internal combustion engine. The injectors are dependent on the
  • Operating parameters of the internal combustion engine are individually controlled by the engine electronics in order to inject fuel into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine.
  • a conventional high-pressure fuel accumulator is e.g. described in DE 195 48 611.
  • the well-known high-pressure fuel reservoir can withstand pressures of up to around 1100 bar.
  • the object of the invention is the high pressure resistance of known high-pressure fuel storage to increase with simple measures.
  • the high-pressure fuel reservoir according to the invention should be inexpensive to manufacture.
  • a high-pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine with a base body, the interior of which is connected to a plurality of connection openings, in that in each case an elongated one
  • Connection piece extends through the associated connection opening into the interior of the base body.
  • the intersection area between the connection openings and the interior of the base body, particularly at high internal pressures forms a weak point which can lead to failure due to crack formation.
  • This critical area is defused by the connecting piece. This ensures a long service life even at high internal pressures.
  • the present invention enables cost-effective production of particularly pressure-resistant high-pressure fuel accumulators using conventional materials and manufacturing processes.
  • a special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the elongated connection piece extends through the interior of the base body and is fastened on the side of the base body opposite the connection opening, with at least one passage opening in the section of the connection piece which is arranged in the interior of the base body is provided.
  • This provides the advantage that no fastening means for the connection piece need be provided in the area of the connection opening.
  • the passage opening allows high-pressure fuel to flow from the Basic body interior can get.
  • a further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the connecting piece is supported on the outwardly facing side of the connection opening and is loaded in tension in the assembled state. This leads to the base body being braced in the intersection area between the connection openings and the interior of the base body. The forces resulting from the bracing act on the hydraulic forces in the
  • the high-pressure fuel accumulator according to the invention can be operated with a higher rail pressure than conventional high-pressure fuel accumulators.
  • a further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that an external thread is formed on the end of the connecting piece opposite the connection opening, which cooperates with an internal thread which is provided in a corresponding bore in the base body.
  • a further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that a cone is formed on the outwardly facing end of the connecting piece, which cone interacts with a complementary surface on the base body in the region of the associated connection opening. The tensile force is transmitted from the connecting piece to the base body via the cone.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a high pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, with a base body (1) the interior of which communicates with a plurality of connection openings (2). The aim of the invention is to improve the high-pressure stability of such an accumulator. To this end, respective elongated connectors (6) extend through the pertaining connection opening (2) into the interior of the base body (1).

Description

KraftstoffhochdruckspeicherHigh-pressure fuel storage
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher für ein Common-Rail-Kraftstoffeinspritzsystem einer Brennkraftmaschine, mit einem Grundkörper, dessen Innenraum mit mehreren Anschlussöff ungen in Verbindung steht.The invention relates to a high-pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, with a base body, the interior of which is connected to a plurality of connection openings.
In Common-Rail-Einspritzsystemen fördert eineIn common rail injection systems, one delivers
Hochdruckpumpe, eventuell unter Zuhilfenahme einer Vorförderpumpe, den einzuspritzenden Kraftstoff aus einem Tank in den zentralen Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher , der als Common-Rail bezeichnet wird. Von dem Rail führen Kraftstoffleitungen zu den einzelnen Injektoren, die den Zylindern der Brennkraftmaschine zugeordnet sind. Die Injektoren werden in Abhängigkeit von denHigh-pressure pump, possibly with the help of a pre-feed pump, the fuel to be injected from a tank into the central high-pressure fuel reservoir, which is referred to as the common rail. Fuel lines lead from the rail to the individual injectors, which are assigned to the cylinders of the internal combustion engine. The injectors are dependent on the
Betriebsparametern der Brennkraftmaschine einzeln von der Motorelektronik angesteuert, um Kraftstoff in den Brennraum der Brennkraftmaschine einzuspritzen.Operating parameters of the internal combustion engine are individually controlled by the engine electronics in order to inject fuel into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine.
Ein herkömmlicher Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher ist z.B. in der DE 195 48 611 beschrieben. Der bekannte Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher hält Drücke von bis zu etwa 1100 bar aus.A conventional high-pressure fuel accumulator is e.g. described in DE 195 48 611. The well-known high-pressure fuel reservoir can withstand pressures of up to around 1100 bar.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Hochdruckfestigkeit des bekannten Kraftstoffhochdruckspeichers mit einfachen Maßnahmen zu erhöhen. Darüberhinaus soll der erfindungsgemäße Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher kostengünstig herstellbar sein.The object of the invention is the high pressure resistance of known high-pressure fuel storage to increase with simple measures. In addition, the high-pressure fuel reservoir according to the invention should be inexpensive to manufacture.
Die Aufgabe ist bei einem Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher für ein Common-Rail-Kraftstoffeinspritzsystem einer Brennkraftmaschine, mit einem Grundkörper, dessen Innenraum mit mehreren Anschlussöffnungen in Verbindung steht, dadurch gelöst, dass sich jeweil ein länglicherThe object is achieved in a high-pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, with a base body, the interior of which is connected to a plurality of connection openings, in that in each case an elongated one
Anschlussstutzen durch die zugehörige Anschlussöffnung hindurch in den Innenraum des Grundkörpers erstreckt. Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung hat sich herausgestellt, dass der Verschneidungsbereich zwischen den Anschlussöffnungen und dem Grundkörperinnenraum, insbesondere bei hohen Innendrücken, eine Schwachstelle bildet, die durch Rissbildung zum Versagen führen kann. Durch den Anschlussstutzen wird dieser kritische Bereich entschärft. Dadurch wird auch bei hohen Innnendrücken eine hohe Lebensdauer gewährleistet. Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht unter Verwendung von konventionellen Werkstoffen und Fertigungsverfahren eine kostengünstige Herstellung von besonders druckfesten Kraftstoffhochdruckspeichern.Connection piece extends through the associated connection opening into the interior of the base body. In the context of the present invention, it has been found that the intersection area between the connection openings and the interior of the base body, particularly at high internal pressures, forms a weak point which can lead to failure due to crack formation. This critical area is defused by the connecting piece. This ensures a long service life even at high internal pressures. The present invention enables cost-effective production of particularly pressure-resistant high-pressure fuel accumulators using conventional materials and manufacturing processes.
Eine besondere Ausführungsart der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der längliche Anschlussstutzen durch den Innenraum des Grundkörpers hindurch erstreckt und auf der der Anschlussöffnung gegenüberliegenden Seite des Grundkörpers befestigt ist, wobei in dem Abschnitt des Anschlussstutzens, der in dem Grundkörperinnenraum angeordnet ist, mindestens eine Durchtrittsöffnung vorgesehen ist. Das liefert den Vorteil, dass im Bereich der Anschlussöffnung keine Befestigungsmittel für den Anschlussstutzen vorgesehen sein müssen. Die Durchtrittsöffnung ermöglicht, dass mit Hochdruck beaufschlagter Kraftstoff aus dem .Anschlussstutzen in den Grundkörperinnenraum gelangen kann.A special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the elongated connection piece extends through the interior of the base body and is fastened on the side of the base body opposite the connection opening, with at least one passage opening in the section of the connection piece which is arranged in the interior of the base body is provided. This provides the advantage that no fastening means for the connection piece need be provided in the area of the connection opening. The passage opening allows high-pressure fuel to flow from the Basic body interior can get.
Eine weitere besondere Ausführungsart der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlussstutzen an der nach außen gewandten Seite der Anschlussöffnung abgestützt ist und im zusammengebauten Zustand auf Zug belastet ist. Das führt zu einer Verspannung des Grundkörpers im Verschneidungsbereich zwischen den Anschlussöffnungen und dem Grundkörperinnenraum. Die aus der Verspannung resultierenden Kräfte wirken den hydraulischen Kräften imA further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the connecting piece is supported on the outwardly facing side of the connection opening and is loaded in tension in the assembled state. This leads to the base body being braced in the intersection area between the connection openings and the interior of the base body. The forces resulting from the bracing act on the hydraulic forces in the
Grundkörperinnenraum entgegen. Dadurch wird die Rissbildung bei hohen Innendrücken sicher verhindert. Der erfindungsgemäße Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher kann mit einem höheren Raildruck betrieben werden als herkömmliche Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher .Basic body interior. This reliably prevents the formation of cracks at high internal pressures. The high-pressure fuel accumulator according to the invention can be operated with a higher rail pressure than conventional high-pressure fuel accumulators.
Eine weitere besondere Ausführungsart der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem der Anschlussöffnung gegenüberliegenden Ende des Anschlussstutzens ein Außengewinde ausgebildet ist, das mit einem Innengewinde zusammenwirkt, das in einer entsprechenden Bohrung in dem Grundkörper vorgesehen ist. Dadurch wird die Montage des Anschlussstutzens vereinfacht und gleichzeitig ein leichtes Auswechseln des Anschlussstutzens ermöglicht. Der Grad der Verspannung kann über die Einschraubtiefe stufenlos eingestellt werden.A further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that an external thread is formed on the end of the connecting piece opposite the connection opening, which cooperates with an internal thread which is provided in a corresponding bore in the base body. This simplifies the assembly of the connecting piece and at the same time enables easy replacement of the connecting piece. The degree of bracing can be infinitely adjusted via the screwing depth.
Eine weitere besondere Ausführungsart der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem nach außen gewandten Ende des Anschlussstutzens ein Konus ausgebildet ist, der mit einer komplementären Fläche an dem Grundkörper im Bereich der zugehörigen Anschlussöffnung zusammenwirkt. Über den Konus wird die Zugkraft von dem Anschlussstutzen auf den Grundkörper übertragen.A further special embodiment of the invention is characterized in that a cone is formed on the outwardly facing end of the connecting piece, which cone interacts with a complementary surface on the base body in the region of the associated connection opening. The tensile force is transmitted from the connecting piece to the base body via the cone.
Weitere Vorteile , Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung t CO H P* o ι_n o ι_π oFurther advantages, features and details of the invention t CO HP * o ι_n o ι_π o
einem Innengewinde 9 ausgestattet, das mit einem Außengewinde 10 zusammenwirkt, das am Ende des Anschlussstutzens 6 ausgebildet ist. an internal thread 9 which interacts with an external thread 10 which is formed at the end of the connecting piece 6.

Claims

Ansprüche Expectations
1. Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher für ein Common-Rail-1. High-pressure fuel accumulator for a common rail
Kraftstoffeinspritzsystem einer Brennkraftmaschine, mit einem Grundkörper (1) , dessen Innenraum mit mehreren Anschlussöffnungen (2) in Verbindung steht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich jeweils ein länglicher Anschlussstutzen (6) durch die zugehörige Anschlussöffnung (2) hindurch in den Innenraum des Grundkörpers (1) erstreckt .Fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, with a base body (1), the interior of which is connected to a plurality of connection openings (2), characterized in that in each case an elongated connection piece (6) extends through the associated connection opening (2) into the interior of the base body (1 ) extends.
2. Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der längliche Anschlussstutzen2. High-pressure fuel accumulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the elongated connecting piece
(6) durch den Innenraum des Grundkörpers (1) hindurch erstreckt und auf der der Anschlussöffnung (2) gegenüberliegenden Seite des Grundkörpers (1) befestigt ist, wobei in dem Abschnitt des Anschlussstutzens (6), der in dem Grundkörperinnenraum angeordnet ist, mindestens eine Durchtrittsöffnung (7) vorgesehen ist.(6) extends through the interior of the base body (1) and is fastened on the side of the base body (1) opposite the connection opening (2), at least one in the section of the connection piece (6) which is arranged in the interior of the base body Passage opening (7) is provided.
3. Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlussstutzen (6) an der nach außen gewandten Seite der Anschlussöffnung (2) abgestützt ist und im zusammengebauten Zustand auf Zug belastet ist.3. High-pressure fuel accumulator according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting piece (6) is supported on the outwardly facing side of the connection opening (2) and is loaded in tension in the assembled state.
4. Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem der Anschlussöffnung (2) gegenüberliegenden Ende des Anschlussstutzens (6) ein Außengewinde (10) ausgebildet ist, das mit einem Innengewinde (9) zusammenwirkt, das in einer entsprechenden Bohrung (8) in dem Grundkörper (1) vorgesehen ist.4. High-pressure fuel accumulator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that at the connection opening (2) opposite end of the connection piece (6) an external thread (10) is formed, which with a Internal thread (9) cooperates, which is provided in a corresponding bore (8) in the base body (1).
5. Kraftstoffhochdruckspeicher nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem nach außen gewandten Ende des Anschlussstutzens (6) ein Konus (4) ausgebildet ist, der mit einer komplementären Fläche (3) an dem Grundkörper (1) im Bereich der zugehörigen Anschlussöffnung (2) zusammmenwirkt . 5. High-pressure fuel accumulator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cone (4) is formed on the outwardly facing end of the connecting piece (6), which with a complementary surface (3) on the base body (1) in the area of the associated Port opening (2) interacts.
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