公开(公告)号：US07766302B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11825980

申请日：2007-07-09

Applicant: Zheng Lou

Inventor： Zheng Lou

IPC: F16K31/00

CPC classification number: F01L9/02 ,  F01L1/462 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  F01L2003/258

Abstract: Actuators and corresponding methods and systems for controlling such actuators offer efficient, fast, flexible control with large forces. In an exemplary embodiment, an fluid actuator includes a housing having first and second fluid ports, an actuation cylinder in the housing defining a longitudinal axis and having first and second ends in first and second directions, an actuation piston in the cylinder with first and second surfaces moveable along the longitudinal axis, a spring subsystem biasing the actuation piston to a neutral position, a first fluid space defined by the first end of the actuation cylinder and the first surface of the actuation piston, and a second fluid space defined by the second end of the actuation cylinder and the second surface of the actuation piston. A first flow mechanism controls fluid communication between the first fluid space and the first port, whereas a second flow mechanism controls fluid communication between the second fluid space and the second port. The first and second flow mechanisms are substantially restricted through two integrated snubbing mechanisms when the actuation piston approaches the first and second direction ends of its travel, respectively. In addition to a differential fluid force on the actuation piston, there is a centering or returning spring force available to help open the engine valve against the high cross-over passage pressure, without the need for the fluid actuation system to be bulky and consume too much energy.

Abstract translation: 用于控制这种致动器的致动器和相应的方法和系统以大的力量提供高效，快速，灵活的控制。 在示例性实施例中，流体致动器包括具有第一和第二流体端口的壳体，壳体中的致动圆筒限定纵向轴线并且具有第一和第二方向上的第一和第二端，气缸中的致动活塞，其具有第一和第二 表面可以沿着纵向轴线移动，弹簧子系统将致动活塞偏置到中立位置，由致动气缸的第一端和致动活塞的第一表面限定的第一流体空间，以及由第二流体空间限定的第二流体空间 致动缸的端部和致动活塞的第二表面。 第一流动机构控制第一流体空间和第一端口之间的流体连通，而第二流动机构控制第二流体空间和第二端口之间的流体连通。 当致动活塞分别接近其行程的第一和第二方向端时，第一和第二流动机构通过两个集成的缓冲机构基本受到限制。 除了在致动活塞上的差动流体力之外，存在可用于帮助打开发动机气门抵抗高过渡通道压力的定心或返回弹簧力，而不需要流体致动系统笨重并且也消耗 很多精力

公开(公告)号：US07765973B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US12216148

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Yoshimoto Matsuda

Inventor： Yoshimoto Matsuda

IPC: F01L3/10

CPC classification number: F01L1/465 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L3/10 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2810/04

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle having a valve-operating mechanism for actuating a valve which opens and closes a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The valve-operating mechanism includes a biasing means for biasing the valve toward a valve closing direction and a drive means for driving the valve toward the valve opening direction against the biasing means, the biasing means is a gas spring formed by filling a gas spring chamber with compressible gas, and a compressed-gas container for supplying the compressible gas is connected to the gas spring chamber, and the compressed-gas container is disposed in an outermost line of body components of the motorcycle except for the compressed-gas container when the motorcycle is viewed from above.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种具有用于致动打开和关闭内燃机的燃烧室的阀的阀操作机构的摩托车。 阀操作机构包括用于朝向关闭方向偏压阀的偏置装置和用于朝向打开方向驱动阀朝向打开方向的驱动装置，偏压装置是通过将气弹簧室 用可压缩气体供给压缩气体的容器，将压缩气体供给压缩气体容器连接到气体弹簧室，压缩气体容器配置在除了压缩气体容器之外的摩托车的主体部件的最外面的线 从上方观看摩托车。

公开(公告)号：US20090038597A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12157460

申请日：2008-06-11

Applicant: Ford A. Phillips

Inventor： Ford A. Phillips

IPC: F02B33/22

CPC classification number: F02B33/22 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L3/20 ,  F01L9/023 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B2023/108 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: An engine has a rotatable crankshaft. A compression piston is received within a compression cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the compression piston reciprocates through an intake stroke and a compression stroke during a single rotation of the crankshaft. An expansion piston is received within an expansion cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the expansion piston reciprocates through an expansion stroke and an exhaust stroke during a single rotation of the crankshaft. A crossover passage interconnects the compression and expansion cylinders. The crossover passage includes a crossover compression valve and a crossover expansion valve defining a pressure chamber therebetween. A fuel injector is disposed in the pressure chamber of the crossover passage. Fuel injection from the fuel injector into the crossover passage is timed to occur entirely during the compression stroke of the compression piston.

Abstract translation: 发动机具有可旋转的曲轴。 压缩活塞被容纳在压缩气缸内并且可操作地连接到曲轴，使得压缩活塞在曲轴的单次旋转期间通过进气冲程和压缩冲程往复运动。 膨胀活塞被容纳在膨胀缸内并可操作地连接到曲轴，使得膨胀活塞在曲轴的单次旋转期间通过膨胀冲程和排气冲程往复运动。 交叉通道将压缩和膨胀气瓶相互连接。 交叉通道包括交叉压缩阀和在其间限定压力室的交叉膨胀阀。 燃料喷射器设置在交叉通道的压力室中。 从燃料喷射器进入分流通道的燃料喷射在压缩活塞的压缩冲程期间完全发生。

公开(公告)号：US20090038596A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12157459

申请日：2008-06-11

Applicant: Jean Pierre Pirault ,  Ian P. Gilbert

Inventor： Jean Pierre Pirault ,  Ian P. Gilbert

IPC: F02B33/22

CPC classification number: F02B33/22 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L3/20 ,  F01L9/023 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B2023/108 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: A split-cycle engine includes separate compression and expansion cylinders connected by a crossover passage. Crossover compression and expansion valves define a pressure chamber between them in the crossover passage for storing pressurized gas prior to timed delivery into the expansion cylinder. A fuel-air mixture is delivered into the expansion cylinder for ignition and expansion, developing power. One or more ignition sources, such as spark plugs, are positioned to encourage rapid combustion after ignition in the expansion cylinder but far enough from the crossover expansion valve(s) to prevent burning gases from reaching the crossover expansion valves before they are substantially closed to avoid entry of burning gas therein. A “safe distance” (“S”) between the ignition source and an opening of the crossover expansion valve is expressed by the function: S (mm)=combustion speed (mm/crank angle degree)×crank angle degrees from ignition to crossover expansion valve closing.

Abstract translation: 分相发动机包括通过交叉通道连接的单独的压缩和膨胀气缸。 交叉压缩和膨胀阀在交叉通道之间在它们之间限定一个压力室，用于在定时输送到膨胀缸之前储存加压气体。 燃料 - 空气混合物被输送到膨胀缸中用于点火和膨胀，显影功率。 定位一个或多个点火源，例如火花塞，以促进在膨胀气缸中点火后的快速燃烧，但足够远离交叉膨胀阀，以防止燃烧气体在它们基本上关闭之前到达交叉膨胀阀 避免燃烧气体进入其中。 点火源与交叉膨胀阀开口之间的“安全距离”（“S”）由以下功能表示：S（mm）=燃烧速度（mm /曲柄角度）从点火到交叉膨胀的曲柄角度 阀关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20080092860A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11236765

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Clyde Bryant

Inventor： Clyde Bryant

IPC: F02B33/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F02B29/0412 ,  F02B29/0418 ,  F02B29/0493 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B33/26 ,  F02B33/38 ,  F02B33/44 ,  F02B37/04 ,  F02B37/16 ,  F02B39/10 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of deriving mechanical work from a combustion gas in internal combustion engines and reciprocating internal combustion engines for carrying out the method. The invention includes methods and apparatuses for managing combustion charge densities, temperatures, pressures and turbulence in order to produce a true mastery within the power cylinder in order to increase fuel economy, power, and torque while minimizing polluting emissions. In its preferred embodiments, the method includes the steps of (i) producing an air charge, (ii) controlling the temperature, density and pressure of the air charge, (iii) transferring the air charge to a power cylinder of the engine such that an air charge having a weight and density selected from a range of weight and density levels ranging from below atmospheric weight and density to heavier-than-atmospheric weight and density is introduced into the power cylinder, and (iv) then compressing the air charge at a lower-than-normal compression ratio, (v) causing a pre-determined quantity of charge-air and fuel to produce a combustible mixture, (vi) causing the mixture to be ignited within the power cylinder, and (vii) allowing the combustion gas to expand against a piston operable in the power cylinders with the expansion ratio of the power cylinders being substantially greater than the compression ratio of the power cylinders of the engine. In addition to other advantages, the invented method is capable of producing mean effective cylinder pressures ranging from lower-than-normal to higher-than-normal. In the preferred embodiments, the mean effective cylinder pressure is selectively variable (and selectively varied) throughout the mentioned range during the operation of the engine. In an alternate embodiment related to constant speed-constant load operation, the mean effective cylinder pressure is selected from the range and the engine is configured, in accordance with the present invention, such that the mean effective cylinder pressure range is limited, being varied only in the amount required for producing the power, torque and speed of the duty cycle for which the engine is designed.

公开(公告)号：US07357103B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11374909

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Lucien Koopmans

Inventor： Lucien Koopmans

IPC: F02B1/12

CPC classification number: F02D41/3029 ,  F01L1/462 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02D35/027 ,  F02D37/02 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/3011 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3041 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/144

Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion engine provided with at least one cylinder and comprising a fuel injection system, an intake air charging system for supplying air under pressure to an air intake manifold, a controller for controlling the fuel injection system, a spark ignition system and the intake air charger. The control unit is adapted to switch the engine from a first combustion mode using a higher manifold pressure to a second combustion mode using a lower manifold pressure, and further adapted to control the intake air charging system to cause a surge in the intake air, in order to evacuate the higher manifold pressure. The invention further relates to a method for controlling the internal combustion engine and a vehicle provided with such an internal combustion engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种设置有至少一个气缸的内燃机，包括燃料喷射系统，用于在空气进气歧管内向压力下供给空气的进气充气系统，用于控制燃料喷射系统的控制器，火花点火系统 和进气充电器。 控制单元适于使用更高的歧管压力将发动机从第一燃烧模式切换到使用较低歧管压力的第二燃烧模式，并且还适于控制进气充气系统以引起进气中的喘振， 以排除更高的歧管压力。 本发明还涉及一种用于控制内燃机的方法和具有这种内燃机的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20070199528A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US10553247

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Franklin Truijens

Inventor： Franklin Truijens

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L9/026 ,  F01L13/0005

Abstract: A valve gear includes a housing provided with a passage, a valve member arranged within the housing, which is movable between a first, closed position, in which the passage is closed, and a second, open position, a piston connected to the valve member, which can oscillate in an at least substantially closed piston chamber, and a locking device which are capable of holding the valve member periodically in the closed position. The piston chamber is provided with at least three closable openings, which may each be in communication with a gas pressure device. The first opening and the second opening are each in communication with another part of the piston chamber separated therefrom by the piston, and which are open when the valve member is held in the closed position, and wherein the third opening is open during movement of the piston.

Abstract translation: 阀门齿轮包括设置有通道的壳体，布置在壳体内的阀构件，其可在通道关闭的第一闭合位置和第二打开位置之间移动，活塞连接到阀构件 ，其可以在至少基本上封闭的活塞室中振荡，以及锁定装置，其能够将阀构件周期性地保持在关闭位置。 活塞室设置有至少三个可关闭的开口，每个开口可以与气体压力装置连通。 第一开口和第二开口各自与活塞室的与活塞隔开的另一部分连通，并且当阀构件保持在关闭位置时它们打开，并且其中第三开口在运动期间打开 活塞。

公开(公告)号：US20070193547A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706771

申请日：2007-02-15

Applicant: Kazuo Iwata ,  Takeyoshi Shimbori ,  Koichiro Yamada ,  Noritoshi Takamura

Inventor： Kazuo Iwata ,  Takeyoshi Shimbori ,  Koichiro Yamada ,  Noritoshi Takamura

IPC: F01L3/10 ,  F16F13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/462 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L3/10 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F16F13/002 ,  Y10T137/7036

Abstract: A bellows unit and a compression coil spring are located in series with each other between a first member and a second member. The bellows unit has an inner bellows, an outer bellows, and first and second end members. A sealed space is defined in the bellows unit. A compressed gas is sealed in the sealed space. The bellows unit is caused to extend and contract in the direction of an axis by the compressed gas. The sealed space contains an uncompressible liquid that can exchange heat with the gas. The liquid is an example of a heat exchange material.

Abstract translation: 波纹管单元和压缩螺旋弹簧在第一构件和第二构件之间彼此串联布置。 波纹管单元具有内部波纹管，外部波纹管，以及第一和第二端部构件。 在波纹管单元中定义了一个密封空间。 压缩气体密封在密封空间中。 使波纹管单元通过压缩气体在轴的方向上延伸和收缩。 密封空间包含可与气体交换热量的不可压缩液体。 液体是热交换材料的实例。

公开(公告)号：US20060213193A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11374909

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Lucien Koopmans

Inventor： Lucien Koopmans

IPC: F02D23/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/3029 ,  F01L1/462 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02D35/027 ,  F02D37/02 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/3011 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3041 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/144

Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion engine provided with at least one cylinder and comprising a fuel injection system, an intake air charging system for supplying air under pressure to an air intake manifold, a controller for controlling the fuel injection system, a spark ignition system and the intake air charger. The control unit is adapted to switch the engine from a first combustion mode using a higher manifold pressure to a second combustion mode using a lower manifold pressure, and further adapted to control the intake air charging system to cause a surge in the intake air, in order to evacuate the higher manifold pressure. The invention further relates to a method for controlling the internal combustion engine and a vehicle provided with such an internal combustion engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种设置有至少一个气缸的内燃机，包括燃料喷射系统，用于在空气进气歧管内向压力下供给空气的进气充气系统，用于控制燃料喷射系统的控制器，火花点火系统 和进气充电器。 控制单元适于使用更高的歧管压力将发动机从第一燃烧模式切换到使用较低歧管压力的第二燃烧模式，并且还适于控制进气充气系统以引起进气中的喘振， 以排除更高的歧管压力。 本发明还涉及一种用于控制内燃机的方法和具有这种内燃机的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US07044433B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10475963

申请日：2002-03-26

Applicant: Graham Langham ,  Timothy Harrop ,  Anthony Viccars ,  Rupert Russell

Inventor： Graham Langham ,  Timothy Harrop ,  Anthony Viccars ,  Rupert Russell

IPC: F01L1/46

CPC classification number: F01L1/465 ,  F01L1/462

Abstract: A valve spring mechanism is provided which is suitable for use with the inlet or exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine, and includes a valve head and a valve stem. The mechanism includes a piston/cylinder arrangement in which the cylinder surrounds a portion of the valve stem to define a chamber. The piston is slidable and sealingly mounted on the valve stem. The mechanism also has force transmitting means for transmitting the force produced on the piston by gas pressure within the chamber to the valve stem, and a spring operating on the piston and the stem of the valve for applying a force to the stem tending to close the valve in the event of failure of chamber gas pressure. The spring is positioned to maintain it in a compressed condition during normal operation of the mechanism as a result of gas pressure within the chamber.

Abstract translation: 提供一种适于与内燃机的入口或排气阀一起使用的阀弹簧机构，并且包括阀头和阀杆。 该机构包括活塞/气缸装置，其中气缸围绕阀杆的一部分以限定腔室。 活塞可滑动并密封地安装在阀杆上。 该机构还具有力传递装置，用于将在活塞内产生的力通过腔室内的气体压力传递到阀杆，以及弹簧，其操作在阀的活塞和阀杆上，用于向阀杆施加力，倾向于关闭 气体压力故障时阀门。 弹簧被定位成在机构的正常操作期间由于室内的气体压力而将其保持在压缩状态。