Multifuel storage, metering and ignition system
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1. An injector comprising:
- a body having an end portion configured to be positioned proximate to a combustion chamber;
a valve assembly carried in the body, the valve assembly comprising—
a first valve movable from a closed position to an open position to allow fuel to flow through at least a portion of the body; and
a second valve elastically expandable from a closed configuration to an open configuration to dispense fuel from the end portion of the body; and
an actuation assembly carried by the body and including a cable connected to the first valve to move the first valve between the closed and open positions.
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Abstract
A system for safe storage and efficient utilization of a variety of fuel selections that range in composition and phase from cryogenic mixtures of solids and liquids to elevated temperature gases is provided for unique applications with various types of heat engines and fuel cells including hybridized combinations.
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19 Claims
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1. An injector comprising:
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a body having an end portion configured to be positioned proximate to a combustion chamber; a valve assembly carried in the body, the valve assembly comprising— a first valve movable from a closed position to an open position to allow fuel to flow through at least a portion of the body; and a second valve elastically expandable from a closed configuration to an open configuration to dispense fuel from the end portion of the body; and an actuation assembly carried by the body and including a cable connected to the first valve to move the first valve between the closed and open positions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An injector comprising:
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an injector body having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the second end portion is configured to be positioned near or at an interface with a combustion chamber; a first valve carried by the body and movable from a closed position to an open position along a path generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body; a second valve carried by the body and deformable from a closed configuration to an open position in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and an actuation assembly carried by the body and operably coupled to the first valve to move the first valve from the closed position to the open position; wherein the actuation assembly comprises; a driver movably positioned in the body; and a cable operably coupled to the driver and the first valve, wherein the cable moves the first valve between the open and closed positions in response to movement of the driver. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An injector comprising:
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an injector body having an end portion configured to be positioned near or at an interface with a combustion chamber; a flow valve carried by the body and movable from a closed position to an open position; an elastomeric pressure valve carried by the body and expandable from a closed configuration to an open position to dispense fuel from the end portion; and cable means for actuating the flow valve from the closed position to the open position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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