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Jerry Nines Phones & Addresses
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49 Bedford Rd, Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 218-6325
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505 Pamela Dr, Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 596-4458
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810 Constance Dr, Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 596-2184
Publications
Us Patents
Apparatus And Method Of Control For A Heated Tip Fuel Injector
View pageUS Patent:
6688533, Feb 10, 2004
Filed:
Jun 29, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/893587
Inventors:
Jerry Edward Nines - Newport News VA
Assignee:
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
F02D 106
US Classification:
239 5, 239 68, 239 89, 2395332, 2395333, 2395855
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for measuring and controlling the temperature of fuel inside a fuel injector is provided. A first resistive element having a resistance that varies with temperature is positioned proximal the fuel within a fuel injector and a second resistive element having a known resistance is placed in series with the first resistive element and connected at a node. When a known voltage is applied across the resistor-divider network, the voltage generated at the node corresponds to the temperature of the fuel within the fuel injector. The first resistive element may also be used to heat the fuel within the injector to a predetermined temperature. Logic circuitry prevents energizing the first resistive heating element if any fuel injector coils are energized, thereby ensuring full voltage is available to drive the fuel injector coils.
Fuel Injector With Internal Heater
View pageUS Patent:
61023035, Aug 15, 2000
Filed:
Jun 1, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/088127
Inventors:
John S. Bright - Newport News VA
Jerry E. Nines - Newport News VA
Michael J. Frick - Yorktown VA
Frank Zimmermann - Newport News VA
Christoph Kendlbacher - Vienna, AT
John F. Nally - Williamsburg VA
Wei-Min Ren - Yorktown VA
Jerry E. Nines - Newport News VA
Michael J. Frick - Yorktown VA
Frank Zimmermann - Newport News VA
Christoph Kendlbacher - Vienna, AT
John F. Nally - Williamsburg VA
Wei-Min Ren - Yorktown VA
Assignee:
Siemens Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
B05B 124
US Classification:
239135
Abstract:
A fuel injector has an internal heater energized during cold starting to reduce emissions, the heater being a ceramic hollow cylinder disposed within a valve body just upstream of a valve seat where fuel is injected through an orifice into the engine. Conductors for energizing the heater extend into the valve body and are sealed against the escape of pressurized fuel. In one version, the conductors extend through an O-ring to be sealed. In another version the conductors include pins extending through the valve body sidewall with glass seals fused to the valve body and the pins. The conductors may comprise flat foil strips clamped between the O-ring and an elastomeric washer. The conductors also may be molded into the magnetic coil bobbin and sealed where the conductors emerge into the fuel cavity. The heater has metallized surfaces to create current flow through its wall thickness, and the conductors are electrically connected respectively to the inner end and outer surfaces of the hollow cylinder by metallization patterns enabling both mechanical contacts on the outside of the heater.
Method Of Preheating Fuel With An Internal Heater
View pageUS Patent:
61095435, Aug 29, 2000
Filed:
Jun 1, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/088126
Inventors:
John S. Bright - Newport News VA
Jerry E. Nines - Newport News VA
Michael J. Frick - Yorktown VA
Frank Zimmermann - Newport News VA
Christoph Kendlbacher - Vienna, AT
John F. Nally - Williamsburg VA
Wei-Min Ren - Yorktown VA
Jerry E. Nines - Newport News VA
Michael J. Frick - Yorktown VA
Frank Zimmermann - Newport News VA
Christoph Kendlbacher - Vienna, AT
John F. Nally - Williamsburg VA
Wei-Min Ren - Yorktown VA
Assignee:
Siemens Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
B05B 124
US Classification:
239135
Abstract:
A method of preheating fuel in a fuel injector with an internal heater energized to reduce emissions. The heater being a ceramic hollow cylinder disposed within a valve body just upstream of a valve seat where fuel is injected through an orifice into the engine. Conductors for energizing the heater extend into the valve body and are sealed against the escape of pressurized fuel. In one version, the conductors are extended through an O-ring to be sealed. In another version the conductors include pins extending through the valve body sidewall with glass seals fused to the valve body and the pins. The conductors may comprise flat foil strips clamped between the O-ring and an elastomeric washer. The conductors also may be molded into the magnetic coil bobbin and sealed where the conductors emerge into the fuel cavity. The heater has metallized surfaces to create current flow through its wall thickness, and the conductors are electrically connected respectively to the inner end and outer surfaces of the hollow cylinder by metallization patterns enabling both mechanical contacts to be made on the outside of the heater.
Fuel Injector With Internal Heater
View pageUS Patent:
57588260, Jun 2, 1998
Filed:
Mar 29, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/627707
Inventors:
Jerry Edward Nines - Newport News VA
Assignee:
Siemens Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
B05B 124
US Classification:
239136
Abstract:
An internal heater for a fuel injector includes an array of plates of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material arranged about the valve element in a square tube shape, and surrounded by a heat insulating polytetrafluorethylene sleeve. The plates are preferably coated with polyimide to be protected from the fuel which flows over both surfaces of the plates. Electrical connections are established by inner and outer bands attached to the plates, with a conductive disc having tabs extending to the bands. Spring-loaded contact pins located radially outward from a seal on the disc have wires extending to the connector body contacts of the injector.
Control Method And Apparatus For A Heated Tip Injector
View pageUS Patent:
61762261, Jan 23, 2001
Filed:
Jun 25, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/340107
Inventors:
Jerry Edward Nines - Newport News VA
Frank Zimmerman - Newport News VA
Danny Orlen Wright - Cobb's Creek VA
Frank Zimmerman - Newport News VA
Danny Orlen Wright - Cobb's Creek VA
Assignee:
Siemens Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
F02M 3102
US Classification:
123549
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling a heated tip injector having a connector with more than two pins. In one embodiment, the method includes (a) providing a plurality of heated tip injectors each having a coil and an internal heater; (b) maintaining all the internal heaters in an OFF state while the engine is cranking; (c) maintaining an internal beater in an OFF state if any of the coils are ON; and (d) maintaining an internal heater in an ON state if the engine is not cranking and all the internal heater coils are OFF. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a plurality of heated tip injectors each having a coil and an internal heater; a power supply; an ignition switch connected to the power supply, one end of each coil and heater being connected together and to the ignition switch; an engine electronic control unit, another end of each coil being connected to the engine electronic control unit; means for switching each internal heater ON and OFF, another end of each internal heater being connected through a respective means for switching to ground; a crank circuit including a crank for cranking the engine; and means for isolating the crank circuit from the engine electronic control unit.