| 摘要 |
<p>A pressure regulator for use in regulating the outlet pressure of a pump (21) for use in an engine comprises a piston member (24) which is moveable with respect to an outlet opening (36) under the influence of fluid pressure acting on the piston member (24) to control the degree by which the outlet opening (36) is obscured. The pressure regulator comprises a biasing arrangement (26, 28, 30) for applying a biasing force to the piston member (24) which opposes the pressure of fluid acting on the piston member (24). The biasing arrangement (26, 28, 30) comprises a moveable abutment member (28) which is cooperable with a stop member (34) so as to vary the rate at which the displacement of the piston member (24) varies with fluid pressure acting on the piston member (24). The stop member (34) is pre-set in a fixed position relative to the regulator housing (20) such that movement of the abutment member (28) is terminated when the abutment member (28) is urged into engagement with the stop member (34). The invention also relates to a transfer pump comprising a pressure regulator. <IMAGE></p> |
