公开(公告)号：US20130276729A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13900020

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: BRP-POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO. KG

Inventor： Michael DOPONA ,  Johann NEUBOECK ,  Werner BRANDSTAETTER ,  Christian BERGER ,  Roland ENNSMANN ,  Gerhard WIESINGER ,  Stefan LEIBER ,  Roland SPATZENEGGER

IPC: F02B77/00

CPC classification number: F02B77/00 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L9/026 ,  F01L2800/01 ,  F02B21/00

Abstract: A method of supplying air to an air spring biasing one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve of an internal combustion engine to a closed position is disclosed. The method includes: driving an air compressor with a motor prior to starting of the internal combustion engine, the air compressor fluidly communicating with the air spring to supply air to the air spring; determining that a predetermined condition has been reached; starting the engine once the predetermined condition has been reached; and driving the air compressor with a rotating shaft of the engine once the engine has started.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种向内燃机的进气门和排气门中的一个施加空气弹簧的空气供给方式，该空气弹簧处于关闭位置。 该方法包括：在启动内燃机之前用马达驱动空气压缩机，空气压缩机与空气弹簧流体连通以向空气弹簧供应空气; 确定已达到预定条件; 起动发动机一旦达到预定条件; 并且一旦发动机起动，则用发动机的旋转轴驱动空气压缩机。

公开(公告)号：US20130098027A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13655380

申请日：2012-10-18

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Phillip LE ROUX ,  Nicholas PETERSON

IPC: F02G1/02

CPC classification number: F02G1/02 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/12 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L3/10 ,  F01L3/20 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F01L2009/028 ,  F01L2250/06 ,  F04B39/062

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to energy storage systems, and in particular to energy storage systems using compressed gas as an energy storage medium. In various embodiments, a compressed gas storage system may include a plurality of stages to convert energy into compressed gas for storage, and then to recover that stored energy by gas expansion. In certain embodiments, a stage may comprise a reversible compressor/expander having a reciprocating piston. Pump designs for introducing liquid for heat exchange with the gas, are described. Gas flow valves featuring shroud and/or curtain portions, are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20100180842A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12690559

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Michael DOPONA ,  Johann NEUBOECK ,  Christian BERGER ,  Roland ENNSMANN ,  Stefan LEIBER ,  Gerd OHRNBERGER ,  Rene VORMUENDL

Inventor： Michael DOPONA ,  Johann NEUBOECK ,  Christian BERGER ,  Roland ENNSMANN ,  Stefan LEIBER ,  Gerd OHRNBERGER ,  Rene VORMUENDL

IPC: F01L9/02 ,  F04B35/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/465 ,  F01L9/026 ,  F01L2800/01 ,  F02B21/00

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve. A first spring biases the at least one intake valve to a closed position. A second spring biases the at least one exhaust valve to a closed position. At least one of the first and second springs is an air spring. An air compressor is disposed inside the cylinder head and fluidly communicates with the air spring to supply air to the air spring. The air compressor being disposed between a crankshaft and a cylinder head cover in a direction parallel to a cylinder axis is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 内燃机具有至少一个进气阀和至少一个排气阀。 第一弹簧将至少一个进气门偏压到关闭位置。 第二弹簧将至少一个排气阀偏置到关闭位置。 第一和第二弹簧中的至少一个是空气弹簧。 空气压缩机设置在气缸盖内部并与空气弹簧流体连通以向空气弹簧供应空气。 还公开了空气压缩机在平行于气缸轴线的方向上设置在曲轴和气缸盖罩之间。

公开(公告)号：US07690337B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

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: F02B33/00 ,  F02B25/00

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度之间的“安全距离”（“S”）由以下功能表示：S（mm）=燃烧速度（mm /曲柄角度）×从点火到交叉的曲柄角度 膨胀阀关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20090039300A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12217150

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Riccardo Meldolesi ,  Clive Lacy

Inventor： Riccardo Meldolesi ,  Clive Lacy

IPC: F16K31/12

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

Abstract: A hydro-mechanical system is disclosed for actuating an outwardly opening valve of an engine, such as a crossover passage valve of a split-cycle engine. A developed embodiment includes a body having a plunger cylinder in hydraulic fluid communication with a valve cylinder. A plunger in the plunger cylinder is reciprocated to displace hydraulic fluid into the valve cylinder, the engine valve being opened by the hydraulic fluid displaced by the plunger into the valve cylinder and acting against the valve piston. A valve spring, preferably an air spring returns the engine valve to engage an outwardly facing valve seat to close a gas passage of the engine. Control valves and an energy reusing accumulator, along with valve seating control and lift brake features may also be included.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于致动发动机的向外打开阀的水力机械系统，例如分相循环发动机的交叉通道阀。 所开发的实施例包括具有液压流体与阀筒连通的柱塞缸的主体。 柱塞缸中的柱塞往复运动以将液压流体移动到阀缸中，发动机气门由被柱塞移动到液压缸中的液压流体打开并且作用在阀活塞上。 阀弹簧，优选空气弹簧使发动机气门返回，以接合面向外的阀座，以闭合发动机的气体通道。 还可以包括控制阀和能量再利用蓄能器，以及阀座控制和提升制动功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090007863A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12216148

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Yoshimoto Matsuda

Inventor： Yoshimoto Matsuda

IPC: F01L9/02

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：US20080201059A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11936101

申请日：2007-11-07

Applicant: Clyde C. Bryant

Inventor： Clyde C. Bryant

IPC: F02D41/00

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：US20080201058A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11936100

申请日：2007-11-07

Applicant: Clyde C. Bryant

Inventor： Clyde C. Bryant

IPC: F02D41/00

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：US07044094B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US11169066

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: Gerlinde Bosl-Flierl ,  Rudolf Flierl

Inventor： Gerlinde Bosl-Flierl ,  Rudolf Flierl

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/465 ,  F01L1/20 ,  F01L1/205 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L13/0021 ,  F01L13/0063 ,  F01L2013/0068 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A valve-lift device for the variable control of gas-exchange valves of an internal combustion engine is provided. The device includes a pivotable lever that is capable of being driven by a camshaft, the pivotable lever having an axis of rotation which can be displaced in a slotted-link track fixed to the housing, and a valve actuation means. The pivotable lever has, at one end, a roller which is driven by a camshaft and, at its other end, a slotted-link roller which is moved along a working curve in a slotted link, the slotted link being designed as an engagement surface of a valve actuation means. A center of rotation of the lever is provided between the roller and the slotted-link roller and the center of rotation of the rocker lever and a supporting axis of the valve actuation means is arranged on a vertical axis in an operating position. In order to set a valve lift, an axis of rotation is displaced in a slotted-link track fixed to the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于内燃机的气体交换阀的可变控制的气门升降装置。 该装置包括能够由凸轮轴驱动的可枢转杠杆，所述可枢转杠杆具有可以在固定到壳体的开槽链接轨道中移位的旋转轴线和阀致动装置。 可枢转杆在一端具有由凸轮轴驱动的辊，并且在另一端处具有沿着工作曲线在开槽连杆中移动的开槽连杆辊，该开槽连杆被设计为接合表面 的阀致动装置。 杠杆的旋转中心设置在辊和开槽连杆辊之间，并且摇杆的旋转中心和阀致动装置的支撑轴线在垂直轴线上布置在操作位置。 为了设置气门升程，旋转轴线在固定到壳体的开槽连杆轨道中移位。

公开(公告)号：US20030075144A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10168988

申请日：2002-09-23

Inventor： Paul W Hallam

IPC: F02B075/02

CPC classification number: F01L7/06 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/0532 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/465 ,  F01L7/14 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F02B25/08 ,  F02B75/243 ,  F02B2075/025 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  F02B2075/1808 ,  F02F1/22

Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising at least one pair of pistons (20, 21) rotating, oscillating or reciprocating in cylinder assemblies (11, 12) joined by a crankcase (13), each piston (20, 21) being driven by a crankshaft housed in the crankcase (13), the crankcase (13) including an inlet port (63) for entry of an air fuel mixture and an outlet port (65) for transfer of compressed air fuel mixture, each cylinder (11, 12) having a combustion chamber (35) and at least one inlet (36) and at least one exhaust (36) valve port communicating with the combustion chamber (35), the inlet valve port (36) being in communication with the crankcase (13) via the crankcase outlet port (65) whereby the engine is adapted to run on a four stroke cycle with the underside of the piston (20, 21) pressurising the air fuel mixture in the crankcase (13) and causing transfer of the pressurised air fuel mixture to the combustion chamber (35) via the crankcase outlet port (65) and inlet valve port (36).

Abstract translation: 一种内燃机，包括在由曲轴箱（13）连接的气缸组件（11,12）中旋转，摆动或往复运动的至少一对活塞（20,21），每个活塞（20,21）由一个曲轴容纳 在曲轴箱（13）中，曲轴箱（13）包括用于进入空气燃料混合物的入口（63）和用于传送压缩空气燃料混合物的出口（65），每个气缸（11,12）具有 燃烧室（35）和至少一个入口（36）和与燃烧室（35）连通的至少一个排气（36）阀口，入口阀口（36）经由曲轴箱（13）与曲轴箱 曲轴箱出口（65），由此发动机适于在四冲程循环中运行，其中活塞（20,21）的下侧对曲轴箱（13）中的空气燃料混合物加压并且使加压空气燃料混合物转移到 燃烧室（35）经由曲轴箱出口（65）和入口阀口（36）。