Abstract:
The use of devices to simultaneously actuate multiple valves operatively associated with a common combustion chamber is becoming more important due to the increase in multiple valve internal combustion engines. The ability to simultaneously actuate multiple valves reduces weight, costs, and parts in the engine. The subject valve actuation device (10) has a valve arrangement (12) with at least three valves (14, 15 and 16) having stem portions (40, 41 and 42) operatively associated with a common combustion chamber (22). A free-floating bridge (62) having three recesses (64, 65 and 66) is seated on the stem portions (40, 41 and 42). A movable rocker arm (34) having two fingers (36 and 37) contacts the free-floating bridge (62) at locations sufficient to actuate the valves (14, 15 and 16) simultaneously.
Abstract:
In a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three inlet valves per cylinder which are individually actuated directly by cams on an inlet camshaft via pushrods and are arranged obliquely to the central cylinder axis, where the central inlet valve is at a smaller angle to the central cylinder axis than the other two, the central inlet valve begins to open later than the other two; thus the valve recess in the piston head for the valve disk of the central inlet valve becomes flatter or altogether inexistent in a high-compression internal combustion engine. Likewise, in an internal combustion engine with three outlet valves, the central outlet valve closes earlier than the other two.
Abstract:
A valve mechanism for an internal combustion engine is operable to selectively open and close a gas exchange valve to accomplish an engine brake during an engine brake mode of an engine. The valve mechanism includes a cam follower in biased abutment against a gas exchange cam element for actuation of a rocker arm connected to the gas exchange valve.
Abstract:
Otto cycle internal combustion engine, comprising a cylinder block including at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, a piston movable within said cylinder and having a recess open on a head surface of the piston, a head fastened to said cylinder block and having a surface facing the cylinder, three intake valves and two exhaust valves movable along respective rectilinear directions, a combustion chamber delimited at one side by a portion of the surface of the head facing the cylinder and, at the other side, by the surface of said recess of the piston. The directions of motion of the valves are parallel to each other, the surface of the head facing the cylinder is planar and orthogonal to the directions of motion of the valves and the combustion chamber is obtained exclusively in the piston.
Abstract:
Otto cycle internal combustion engine, comprising a cylinder block including at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, a piston movable within said cylinder and having a recess open on a head surface of the piston, a head fastened to said cylinder block and having a surface facing the cylinder, three intake valves and two exhaust valves movable along respective rectilinear directions, a combustion chamber delimited at one side by a portion of the surface of the head facing the cylinder and, at the other side, by the surface of said recess of the piston. The directions of motion of the valves are parallel to each other, the surface of the head facing the cylinder is planar and orthogonal to the directions of motion of the valves and the combustion chamber is obtained exclusively in the piston.
Abstract:
A variable valve timing mechanism for an internal combustion engine wherein the camshaft is supported at one end by a combined bearing and valve body member that is detachably connected to the supporting engine body. The connection is such that fluid from the engine lubricating system can be delivered to this body and distributed by a control valve mounted in it. This simplifies machining of the engine body and permits a more compact, lower cost construction without sacrificing any function. The control valve is mounted in a bore that is accessible through the side of the cylinder head and is actuated by a servo motor mounted on the exterior of the cylinder head to provide a compact, rigid and easily serviced assembly.
Abstract:
A five valve per cylinder twin overhead cam internal combustion engine wherein the valve placement is such that the cam shafts may be located so as to directly operate the valves and still provide threaded fastener attachments that can be tightened when the cam shaft is in place. The placement of the valves and the size of their actuating tappets is such to maintain optimum strength and durability while maintaining a compact construction.
Abstract:
Valve seat-bonding area structures of a cylinder head unit, wherein a valve seat made of a metal different from and harder than that of the cylinder head unit is bonded to a circumference of a valve opening of the cylinder head unit, which structures are characterized in that a second tapered guide surface, which has an open angle larger than that of a first tapered guide surface with respect to an axis of a valve shaft, is formed outward of the first tapered guide surface in order to prevent pitting and cracking of the surfaces during grinding and improve the gas-interchanging efficiency.
Abstract:
A number of embodiments of induction systems for internal combustion engines having fuel injector which spray fuel into the intake passages serving the individual combustion chambers. An arrangement is provided for injecting auxiliary air into the intake passages at atmospheric pressure. The timing and duration of air injection is varied so as to reduce pumping losses, control internal EGR, induce turbulence in the combustion chamber, control idle speed and to atomize the fuel injected by the fuel injectors, and, if desired, redirect it. Various valving and timing arrangements are disclosed whereby the duration and timing of the air injection can be controlled. In addition, embodiments are disclosed having insert pieces through which the fuel is injected and redirected by the air injected.
Abstract:
A number of embodiments of multiple intake valve internal combustion engines that permit the generation of tumble in one direction and at a high velocity under one engine running condition and counter tumble at a lower velocity but in a higher flow volume under other running conditions. The system includes an arrangement for disabling the operation of at least one of the intake passages and for redirecting the flow through another of the intake passages. Embodiments having two, three, and four intake valves per cylinder are disclosed.