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1. An algorithm (10) to enhance a storage life of a high pressure fuel pump by means of effective packaging, the algorithm (10) comprising the steps of:
obtaining (12) a VCI cover of a thickness equal to 120 microns and a desiccant pouch to absorb moisture from within said VCI cover;
positioning (14) said desiccant pouch within said VCI cover to absorb moisture from within said VCI cover;
placing (14) said high pressure fuel pump within said VCI cover, the desiccant pouch positioned within said VCI cover adapted to absorb moisture from within said VCI cover to prevent moisture from condensing on said high pressure fuel pump;
compressing (16) said VCI cover by a human hand by a maximum extent possible to force air from within said VCI cover to an external environment;
sealing (18) 2/3 portion of said VCI cover with a first heat line by means of a heat press;
sucking (20) air out from within said VCI cover by means of an air sucking gun, thereby ensuring minimum air available within said VCI cover that is sufficient for VCI action on said high pressure fuel pump;
sealing (20) the remaining 1/3 portion of said VCI cover with the single heat line by means of said heat press;
sealing (22) said VCI cover by means of a second heat line that is positioned about eight millimeters below the first heat line by means of said heat press;
positioning (24) the sealed VCI cover with said high pressure fuel pump and said desiccant pouch in a carton box;
placing (26) support partitions that surround the sealed VCI cover to facilitate protecting the sealed VCI cover from mechanical shocks and mechanical vibrations experienced by said carton box in transit;
sealing (28) said carton box to ensure that said high pressure fuel pump and said desiccant pouch are retained within the sealed VCI cover; and
dispatching (30) said carton box containing said high pressure fuel pump and said desiccant pouch that are retained within the sealed VCI cover to a customer.
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The following specification describes and ascertains the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
Field of the invention
[0001] This invention relates to an algorithm to enhance a storage life of a high pressure fuel pump, and more specifically to an algorithm to enhance the storage life of the high pressure fuel pump by means of effective packaging.

Background of the invention
[0002] CN 203358912 U describes an electric air-pumping-and-inflation packaging machine. The electric air-pumping-and-inflation packaging machine comprises a packaging mechanism and an air inflation mechanism, wherein the air inflation mechanism comprises an air filter device, a vacuum pump, a control transformer, an air inflation tube. An air guide tube and a solenoid valve are arranged between the air inflation tube and the air guide tube. The packaging mechanism comprises a heat seal mechanism and a seal transformer used for having control over the heat seal mechanism. A strap pressing strip and a seal strip are arranged in the heat seal mechanism. The strip pressing strip is arranged on the upper side of the seal strip, an air outlet of the air filter device is connected with the vacuum pump, and an air outlet of the vacuum pump is connected with the air guide tube. The purpose that vacuum air inflation is carried out on packaging bags through the electric air-pumping-and-inflation packaging machine in the process of packaging is achieved, the phenomenon that moisture, impurities and substances which can easily corrode food are contained in the air and enter the packaging bags is avoided. The quality guarantee period of the food is prolonged, and the phenomenon that the food is pressed to deform in the process of transport is avoided.

Brief description of the accompanying drawings
[0003] Figure 1 illustrates an algorithm to enhance a useful storage life of a high pressure fuel pump by means of effectively packaging the high pressure fuel pump.

Detailed description of the embodiments
[0004] An algorithm 10 to enhance a storage life of a high pressure fuel pump by means of effective packaging is described. The algorithm 10 comprises the steps of obtaining 12 a VCI cover of a thickness equal to 120 microns and a desiccant pouch to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover, positioning 14 the desiccant pouch within the VCI cover to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover, placing 14 the high pressure fuel pump within the VCI cover, the desiccant pouch positioned within the VCI cover adapted to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover to prevent moisture from condensing on the high pressure fuel pump. The algorithm further comprises compressing 16 the VCI cover by a human hand by a maximum extent possible to force air from within the VCI cover to an external environment, sealing 18 2/3 portion of the VCI cover with a first heat line by means of a heat press, sucking 20 air out from within the VCI cover by means of an air sucking gun, thereby ensuring minimum air available within the VCI cover that is sufficient for VCI action on the high pressure fuel pump, sealing 20 the remaining 1/3 portion of the VCI cover with the single heat line by means of the heat press, and sealing 22 the VCI cover by means of a second heat line that is positioned about eight millimeters below the first heat line by means of the heat press. The algorithm further comprises positioning 24 the sealed VCI cover with the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch in a carton box, placing 26 support partitions that surround the sealed VCI cover to facilitate protecting the sealed VCI cover from mechanical shocks and mechanical vibrations experienced by the carton box in transit, sealing 28 the carton box to ensure that the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch are retained within the sealed VCI cover, and dispatching 30 the carton box containing the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch that are retained within the sealed VCI cover to a customer.

[0005] An algorithm 10 to enhance a storage life of a high pressure fuel pump by means of effective packaging is described. The algorithm 10 comprises the steps of obtaining 12 a VCI cover of a thickness that is equal to 120 microns to house a high pressure fuel pump therein from an external source. In addition, a desiccant pouch to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover is further obtained 12 from the external source. Once the VCI cover of thickness equal to 120 microns and the desiccant pouch to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover are each obtained 12, the desiccant pouch is positioned within the VCI cover. Thereby, the moisture from within the VCI cover may be absorbed by the desiccant pouch.

[0006] In the exemplary embodiment, the algorithm 10 to enhance a storage life of a high pressure fuel pump comprises placing 14 the high pressure fuel pump within the VCI cover. In addition, the desiccant pouch is positioned 14 within the VCI cover. The desiccant pouch is adapted to absorb moisture from within the VCI cover to prevent moisture from condensing on the high pressure fuel pump. Thereafter, the VCI cover is compressed 16 by a human hand by a maximum possible extent. Due to the compression of the VCI cover, the air from within the VCI cover is forced out to an external environment. The algorithm further comprises sealing 18 2/3 portion of the VCI cover with a first heat line by means of a heat press. Upon sealing 18 2/3 portion of the VCI cover with the first heat line by means of the heat press, an air sucking gun is inserted within the open 1/3 portion of the VCI cover and the remaining air from within the VCI cover is sucked 20 out. However, it is ensured that a small quantity of air is maintained within the VCI cover that is sufficient for VCI action by the VCI cover on a surface of the high pressure fuel pump. More specifically, in the presence of air, VCI molecules from the VCI cover are released within the VCI cover that encloses the high pressure fuel pump. In the presence of air and moisture, the VCI molecules from the VCI cover ionize within the VCI cover. The VCI molecules and the moisture in the air within the VCI cover hydrolyze into cations and anions. The VCI molecules and the moisture in the air within the VCI cover are adsorbed on the surface of the high pressure fuel pump, and make the surface of the high pressure fuel pump passive and protect the high pressure fuel pump against corrosion.

[0007] After sucking a substantial quantity of air out from within the VCI cover by means of the air sucking gun, the remaining 1/3 portion of the VCI cover is fully sealed 20 with the single heat line by means of the heat press. After the VCI cover is fully sealed 20 with the first heat line by means of the heat press, the VCI cover is sealed 22 once again a second time by means of a second heat line, also referred to as double heat sealing. More specifically, after the VCI cover is fully sealed 20 with the first heat line by means of the heat press, the heat press is positioned about 8 millimeters below the first heat line and sealed 22 by means of a second heat line by means of the heat press. On sealing 20 the VCI cover completely by means of the first heat line sealing 22 the VCI cover completely by means of the second heat line respectively, the fully double heat sealed VCI cover containing the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch are placed 24 in a carton box. Once the fully sealed VCI cover containing the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch are placed 24 in the carton box, support partitions are placed 26 around the sealed VCI cover to facilitate protecting the sealed VCI cover from mechanical shocks and mechanical vibrations experienced by the carton box in transit. Thereafter, the carton box is sealed 28 to ensure that the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch are retained within the sealed VCI cover. In an exemplary embodiment, the carton box may be sealed 28 using an adhesive tape such as but not limited to duct tape and cellophane tape. In an alternate exemplary embodiment, the carton box may be sealed 28 using any other suitable adhesive that is known in the art that facilitates sealing the VCI cover containing the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch within the carton box. Once the carton box is completely sealed 28 by means of the adhesive, the carton box containing the high pressure fuel pump and the desiccant pouch that are retained within the sealed VCI cover are dispatched 30 to a customer.
[0008] It must be understood that the embodiments explained above are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of the disclosure. Many modifications in the embodiments with regard to dimensions of various components are envisaged and form a part of this invention. The scope of the invention is only limited by the scope of the claims.