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In one embodiment of the present invention, a fuel sensor for a motor vehicle includes a pressure transducer integrated into an end cap for a fuel rail of the vehicle's engine. Further, a temperature transducer can also be included. Fuel sensors according to the present invention facilitate improvem

In one embodiment of the present invention, a fuel sensor for a motor vehicle includes a pressure transducer integrated into an end cap for a fuel rail of the vehicle's engine. Further, a temperature transducer can also be included. Fuel sensors according to the present invention facilitate improvements in vehicle packaging and cost.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fuel sensor comprising:a first passage having an inlet and an outlet, one of said inlet and said outlet adapted for connection to a fuel line and the other of said inlet and said outlet adapted for direct, sealed connection to a fuel delivery manifold; anda pressure tra

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fuel sensor comprising:a first passage having an inlet and an outlet, one of said inlet and said outlet adapted for connection to a fuel line and the other of said inlet and said outlet adapted for direct, sealed connection to a fuel delivery manifold; anda pressure transducer coupled in a sensing relationship to said first passage;wherein said transducer is sealingly coupled to a ceramic element, said ceramic element containing a second fluid passage through which said transducer is in fluid communication with said first passage.