公开(公告)号：US07165521B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US10742861

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Shigeru Nakajima

Inventor： Shigeru Nakajima

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L2001/34473 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  Y10T16/599 ,  Y10T29/49609 ,  Y10T29/49611

Abstract: A variable valve timing control device includes a rotational shaft, a rotation transmitting member assembled around the rotational shaft, and a vane assembled to one of the rotational shaft and the rotation transmitting member. The variable valve timing control device also includes a fluid pressure chamber defined between the rotational shaft and the rotation transmitting member and divided into a retarded angle chamber and an advanced angle chamber by the vane, a fluid passage through which an operation fluid is selectively supplied to or discharged from the advanced angle chamber or the retarded angle chamber, and a torsion coil spring for constantly biasing the rotational shaft to an advanced angle direction relative to the rotation transmitting member. The torsion coil spring is disposed between the rotational shaft and the rotation transmitting member under a condition that the torsion spring is compressed to a predetermined length from a free length.

Abstract translation: 可变气门正时控制装置包括旋转轴，围绕旋转轴组装的旋转传递构件和组装到旋转轴和旋转传递构件中的一个的叶片。 可变气门正时控制装置还包括限定在旋转轴和旋转传递构件之间并被叶片分成延迟角室和提前角室的流体压力室，流体通道，操作流体被选择性地供给到 或从前进角室或延迟角室排出的扭力螺旋弹簧，以及用于将旋转轴相对于旋转传递构件恒定地偏压到提前角方向的扭力螺旋弹簧。 在扭簧从自由长度被压缩到预定长度的条件下，扭转螺旋弹簧设置在旋转轴和旋转传递部件之间。

公开(公告)号：US20070012291A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11458191

申请日：2006-07-18

Applicant: John Zajac

Inventor： John Zajac

IPC: F02D41/14

CPC classification number: F01B31/14 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L7/021 ,  F01L7/026 ,  F01L7/027 ,  F01L7/16 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2101/02 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/032 ,  F02B15/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B41/00 ,  F02B41/02 ,  F02B41/06 ,  F02B75/40 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02F3/28 ,  F02G1/02 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/14 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: Internal combustion engine and method with compression and expansion chambers of variable volume, a combustion chamber, a variable intake valve for controlling air intake to the compression chamber, a variable outlet valve for controlling communication between the compression chamber and the combustion chamber, means for introducing fuel into the combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air which burns and expands in the combustion chamber, a variable inlet valve for controlling communication between the combustion chamber and the expansion chamber, a variable exhaust valve for controlling exhaust flow from the expansion chamber, means for monitoring temperature and pressure conditions, and a computer responsive to the temperature and pressure conditions for controlling opening and closing of the valves and introduction of fuel into to the combustion chamber to optimize engine efficiency over a wide range of engine load conditions The relative volumes of the compression and expansion chambers and the timing of the valves are such that the pressure in the combustion chamber remains substantially constant throughout the operating cycle of the engine, and exhaust pressures are very close to atmospheric pressure regardless of the load on the engine The engine runs so quietly and burns so cleanly that in some applications it may not require a muffler and/or a catalytic converter.

公开(公告)号：US20070012023A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11457897

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: John Zajac

Inventor： John Zajac

IPC: F02G1/00

CPC classification number: F01B31/14 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L7/021 ,  F01L7/026 ,  F01L7/027 ,  F01L7/16 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2101/02 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/032 ,  F02B15/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B41/00 ,  F02B41/02 ,  F02B41/06 ,  F02B75/40 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02F3/28 ,  F02G1/02 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/14 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: Constant pressure internal combustion engine having an elongated combustion chamber which in some embodiments is folded back upon itself and has a rough, twisting interior side wall, a fuel inlet for introducing fuel into the chamber, a compression chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air that burns as it travels through the chamber and is further mixed by the rough, twisting side wall of the chamber, an expansion chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, and an output member in the expansion chamber which is driven by pressure produced by the burning mixture, with the means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and the output member in the expansion chamber being connected together for movement in concert such that the pressure remains substantially constant within the combustion chamber. A gas flow separator near the fuel inlet forms one or more smaller volumes within the combustion chamber where the fuel can mix and burn with only a portion of the air introduced into the chamber. Long, sharp protrusions extend inwardly from the wall of the combustion chamber and form hot spots which help to provide complete combustion of the fuel mixture throughout the combustion chamber, and these protrusions, together with flow turbulators within the chamber, promote complete mixing and, hence, combustion of the fuel and air.

公开(公告)号：US20070012021A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11457886

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: John Zajac

Inventor： John Zajac

IPC: F02G1/00

CPC classification number: F01B31/14 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L7/021 ,  F01L7/026 ,  F01L7/027 ,  F01L7/16 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2101/02 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/032 ,  F02B15/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B41/00 ,  F02B41/02 ,  F02B41/06 ,  F02B75/40 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02F3/28 ,  F02G1/02 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/14 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: Constant pressure internal combustion engine having an elongated combustion chamber which in some embodiments is folded back upon itself and has a rough, twisting interior side wall, a fuel inlet for introducing fuel into the chamber, a compression chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air that burns as it travels through the chamber and is further mixed by the rough, twisting side wall of the chamber, an expansion chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, and an output member in the expansion chamber which is driven by pressure produced by the burning mixture, with the means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and the output member in the expansion chamber being connected together for movement in concert such that the pressure remains substantially constant within the combustion chamber. A gas flow separator near the fuel inlet forms one or more smaller volumes within the combustion chamber where the fuel can mix and burn with only a portion of the air introduced into the chamber. Long, sharp protrusions extend inwardly from the wall of the combustion chamber and form hot spots which help to provide complete combustion of the fuel mixture throughout the combustion chamber, and these protrusions, together with flow turbulators within the chamber, promote complete mixing and, hence, combustion of the fuel and air.

Abstract translation: 具有细长燃烧室的恒压内燃机，在一些实施例中，其在其自身中被折回并且具有粗糙的扭转内侧壁，用于将燃料引入室中的燃料入口，与燃烧室连通的压缩室 用于改变压缩室和燃烧室的体积以形成燃料和空气的混合物，当燃料和空气在行进通过室时燃烧，并且由室的粗加工侧壁进一步混合，与燃烧连通的膨胀室 腔室和膨胀室中的输出构件，其由燃烧混合物产生的压力驱动，用于改变膨胀室中的压缩室和输出构件的体积的装置连接在一起以一起运动，使得 在燃烧室内的压力保持基本恒定。 在燃料入口附近的气流分离器在燃烧室内形成一个或多个更小的体积，其中燃料可以仅与导入室的一部分空气混合和燃烧。 长的尖锐的突起从燃烧室的壁向内延伸并形成有助于燃料混合物在整个燃烧室内的完全燃烧的热点，并且这些突起与室内的流动紊流器一起促进完全混合，因此 ，燃料和空气的燃烧。

公开(公告)号：US07156060B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US11295098

申请日：2005-12-06

Applicant: Toru Oshita ,  Toru Kisaichi ,  Shingo Nakayama ,  Atsushi Sawa ,  Ryushi Tsubota

Inventor： Toru Oshita ,  Toru Kisaichi ,  Shingo Nakayama ,  Atsushi Sawa ,  Ryushi Tsubota

IPC: F01L1/02

CPC classification number: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F02B61/02 ,  F02B75/22

Abstract: A cam drive gear for an engine is described where the distance between the axes of a crankshaft and an idle shaft bearing an idle gear thereon can be made smaller, thereby contributing to a reduction in the size of the engine. In addition, a valve-operating system drive gear for an engine is also described where it is possible to restrain a cam chain from chattering at its portion wrapped around a drive sprocket.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于发动机的凸轮驱动齿轮，其中可以使曲轴和轴承上的空转轴之间的轴线之间的距离更小，从而有助于发动机尺寸的减小。 此外，还描述了用于发动机的阀操作系统驱动齿轮，其中可以限制凸轮链在其围绕驱动链轮缠绕的部分处颤动。

公开(公告)号：US07146949B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10474156

申请日：2001-09-14

Applicant: Edward Charles Mendler

Inventor： Edward Charles Mendler

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: A first camshaft (24) operates the exhaust valves (18) and a first intake valve (12) for each cylinder (8), and a second camshaft (38) operates the second intake valve per cylinder (14), the second camshaft further having a phase adjuster (62) for adjusting the timing of the second camshaft (38) relative to the first camshaft (24). Both the exhaust valves and the first intake valve are actuated by rocker arms (30), (36), for providing a short and light-weight first intake valve rocker (36) having a high maximum operational speed capability and low friction. The first camshaft (24) is located above the rockers, the cam followers are located generally in the middle of the rockers (30), (36), and the rocker mounts (33), (35) are located on the inboard ends of the rockers, providing rockers that have both light-weight and a small pivot angle for providing low valve stem to rocker friction.

Abstract translation: 第一凸轮轴（24）为每个气缸（8）操作排气门（18）和第一进气门（12），第二凸轮轴（38）对每个气缸（14）操作第二进气门，第二凸轮轴进一步 具有用于相对于第一凸轮轴（24）调节第二凸轮轴（38）的定时的相位调节器（62）。 排气门和第一进气阀均由摇臂（30），（36）致动，用于提供具有高最大运行速度能力和低摩擦力的短且重量轻的第一进气门摇臂（36）。 第一凸轮轴（24）位于摇臂上方，凸轮从动件通常位于摇臂（30），（36）的中间，并且摇臂架（33），（35）位于 摇摆器，提供轻便和小的转角的摇臂，以提供低阀杆来摇摆摩擦。

公开(公告)号：US07143729B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10950507

申请日：2004-09-28

Applicant: Seiji Yaoko ,  Jun Yamada ,  Takao Nojiri

Inventor： Seiji Yaoko ,  Jun Yamada ,  Takao Nojiri

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34453

Abstract: A supply switching valve (140) can selectively switch the communication between a supply path (104) and a retard supply path (110) and the communication between the supply path (104) and an advance supply path (120). Check valves (111, 121) are arranged in the retard supply path (110) and the advance supply path (120), respectively. The check valves (111, 121) allow the working oil to be supplied from an oil pump (102) to each oil pressure chamber and prohibit the reverse flow of the working oil from each oil pressure chamber to the oil pump (102). A discharge switching valve (150) is configured independently of the supply switching valve (140) and can selectively switch the communication between a retard discharge path (130) and a discharge path (134) and the communication between an advance discharge path (132) and the discharge path (134).

Abstract translation: 供应切换阀（​​140）可以选择性地切换供应路径（104）和延迟供应路径（110）之间的连通以及供应路径（104）和提前供应路径（120）之间的连通。 止回阀（111,121）分别设置在延迟供给路径（110）和前进供给路径（120）中。 止回阀（111,121）允许从油泵（102）向每个油压室供给工作油，并且禁止从每个油压室向油泵（102）的工作油的反向流动。 排出切换阀150独立于供给切换阀140构成，能够选择性地切换延迟排出路径130与排出路径134之间的连通状态以及预先排出路径132之间的连通状态。 和排出路径（134）。

公开(公告)号：US07137371B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10765794

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Marty Gardner

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Marty Gardner

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426

Abstract: A variable cam timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft comprising a housing, a rotor, a spool valve, and a recirculation check valve. The housing and the rotor define at least one vane which separate chambers, advanced and retard. The spool valve comprises a spool having a plurality of lands mounted within a bore in the rotor. The spool is slidable from an advance position through a holding position to a retard position. The phaser also has an advance exhaust passage, a retard exhaust passage, and a return passage to route operating fluid to the chambers. The recirculation check valve is in the return passage and only allows flow of fluid from the advance chamber into the return passage when the spool is in the retard position and fluid from the retard chamber into the return passage when the spool is in the advance position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有至少一个凸轮轴的内燃机的可变凸轮正时相位器，包括壳体，转子，滑阀和再循环止回阀。 壳体和转子限定了至少一个叶片，其分隔室，高级和延迟。 滑阀包括具有安装在转子中的孔内的多个焊盘的卷轴。 阀芯从提前位置通过保持位置滑动到延迟位置。 移相器还具有前进排气通道，延迟排气通道和用于将工作流体路由到室的返回通道。 再循环止回阀位于返回通道中，当阀芯处于提前位置时，当阀芯处于延迟位置时，只允许流体从推进室流入回流通道，并将流体从延迟室流入回流通道。

公开(公告)号：US20060254546A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11418199

申请日：2006-05-05

Applicant: Seinosuke Hara ,  Makoto Nakamura

Inventor： Seinosuke Hara ,  Makoto Nakamura

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L13/0026 ,  F01L2013/0073 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2820/032

Abstract: A rocker arm is swingably supported by a control shaft that has an eccentric control cam formed thereon. The rocker arm is swung by a torque of a crankshaft of the engine. Two swing cams are swingably supported by a drive shaft and actuate respective engine valves to make an open/close operation of the same by receiving the swinging movement from the rocker arm. The rocker arm comprises a cylindrical base portion through which the control shaft passes; a first projected end that is provided at a first radially outside part of the cylindrical base portion in the vicinity of one axial end of the cylindrical base portion, the first projected end receiving the torque from the crankshaft for carrying out the pivotal movement of the rocker arm; and two second projected ends that are spaced from each other and provided at a second radially outside part of the cylindrical base portion, the second projected ends actuating the two swing cams when the rocker arm is swung. The first and second radially outside parts are opposite with respect to an axis of the cylindrical base portion.

Abstract translation: 摇臂通过在其上形成有偏心控制凸轮的控制轴可摆动地支撑。 摇臂由发动机曲轴的转矩摆动。 两个摆动凸轮由驱动轴可摆动地支撑，并且通过接收来自摇臂的摆动运动来致动相应的发动机气门来进行打开/关闭操作。 摇臂包括控制轴通过的圆筒形基座部分; 第一突出端，其设置在所述圆筒形基部的一个轴向端部附近的所述圆筒形基部的第一径向外侧部分处，所述第一突出端接收来自所述曲轴的扭矩，以执行所述摇杆的枢转运动 臂; 并且两个第二突出端彼此间隔开并且设置在圆柱形基部的第二径向外侧部分处，当摇臂摆动时，第二突出端致动两个摆动凸轮。 第一和第二径向外部部分相对于圆柱形基部的轴线是相反的。

公开(公告)号：US20060254249A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11372737

申请日：2006-03-09

Applicant: John Zajac ,  Ian Smith

Inventor： John Zajac ,  Ian Smith

IPC: F02G1/00

CPC classification number: F01B31/14 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L7/021 ,  F01L7/026 ,  F01L7/027 ,  F01L7/16 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2101/02 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/032 ,  F02B15/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B41/00 ,  F02B41/02 ,  F02B41/06 ,  F02B75/40 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02F3/28 ,  F02G1/02 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/14 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: Constant pressure internal combustion engine having an elongated combustion chamber which in some embodiments is folded back upon itself and has a rough, twisting interior side wall, a fuel inlet for introducing fuel into the chamber, a compression chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air that burns as it travels through the chamber and is further mixed by the rough, twisting side wall of the chamber, an expansion chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, and an output member in the expansion chamber which is driven by pressure produced by the burning mixture, with the means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and the output member in the expansion chamber being connected together for movement in concert such that the pressure remains substantially constant within the combustion chamber. A gas flow separator near the fuel inlet forms a one or more smaller volumes within the combustion chamber where the fuel can mix and burn with only a portion of the air introduced into the chamber. Long, sharp protrusions extend inwardly from the wall of the combustion chamber and form hot spots which help to provide complete combustion of the fuel mixture throughout the combustion chamber, and these protrusions, together with flow turbulators within the chamber, promote complete mixing and, hence, combustion of the fuel and air.

Abstract translation: 具有细长燃烧室的恒压内燃机，在一些实施例中，其在其自身中被折回并且具有粗糙的扭转内侧壁，用于将燃料引入室中的燃料入口，与燃烧室连通的压缩室 用于改变压缩室和燃烧室的体积以形成燃料和空气的混合物，当燃料和空气在行进通过室时燃烧，并且由室的粗加工侧壁进一步混合，与燃烧连通的膨胀室 腔室和膨胀室中的输出构件，其由燃烧混合物产生的压力驱动，用于改变膨胀室中的压缩室和输出构件的体积的装置连接在一起以一起运动，使得 在燃烧室内的压力保持基本恒定。 在燃料入口附近的气流分离器在燃烧室内形成一个或多个更小的体积，其中燃料可以仅与导入腔室的一部分空气混合和燃烧。 长的尖锐的突起从燃烧室的壁向内延伸并形成有助于燃料混合物在整个燃烧室内的完全燃烧的热点，并且这些突起与室内的流动紊流器一起促进完全混合，因此 ，燃料和空气的燃烧。