公开(公告)号：US20060042592A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10930378

申请日：2004-08-31

Applicant: Keith Confer ,  Gary Nichols ,  Christopher Knieper

Inventor： Keith Confer ,  Gary Nichols ,  Christopher Knieper

IPC: F02D11/10 ,  F02D9/08

CPC classification number: F02M1/14 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D41/10 ,  F02D2041/2048 ,  F02M3/005

Abstract: A method for throttle progression control to minimize tip-in noise of an internal combustion engine by allowing the engine to receive only the required air for the commanded engine acceleration. The method comprises the steps of a) providing an electronically controlled throttle body and valve, b) providing an electronic control module, c) determining the engine air flow required to satisfy a desired engine acceleration, d) providing an input to the electronic control module corresponding to the engine air flow required, e) programming the electronic control module to limit the inflow of air during engine acceleration to match the engine air flow required for achieving said desired engine acceleration, and f) actuating the throttle body and valve to provide the limited air flow through the throttle body during the desired engine acceleration.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过允许发动机仅接收所指示的发动机加速所需的空气来最小化内燃机的尖端噪声的油门进行控制的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：a）提供电子控制的节气门体和阀，b）提供电子控制模块，c）确定满足期望的发动机加速度所需的发动机气流，d）向电子控制模块 对应于所需的发动机气流，e）对电子控制模块进行编程，以限制发动机加速期间的空气流入，以匹配实现所述期望发动机加速度所需的发动机气流，以及f）致动节气门阀体和阀门， 在期望的发动机加速期间限制通过节气门体的空气流。

公开(公告)号：US20070256662A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11429883

申请日：2006-05-08

Applicant: Keith Confer ,  Ian Jermy

Inventor： Keith Confer ,  Ian Jermy

IPC: F02B31/00 ,  F02D9/08 ,  F02M35/10

CPC classification number: F02B31/085 ,  F02B2031/003 ,  F02D9/1095 ,  F02M35/10072 ,  F02M35/10085 ,  F02M35/112 ,  F02M35/116 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a plurality of charge motion control devices in the air intake manifold. In a first aspect of the invention, the valves are controlled through a single common drive shaft. In a second aspect, the runners each include an air flow bypass positioned between the valve and the cylinder head mounting end of the runner such that the valve is positioned further away from the combustion chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制进气歧管中的多个充电运动控制装置的装置和方法。 在本发明的第一方面中，通过单个公共驱动轴来控制阀。 在第二方面，流道各自包括位于阀和流道的气缸盖安装端之间的空气流旁路，使得阀定位成更远离燃烧室。

公开(公告)号：US20050155570A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10762168

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: Keith Confer ,  Curtis Lamb

Inventor： Keith Confer ,  Curtis Lamb

IPC: F02B31/06 ,  F02D9/10 ,  F02M35/10

CPC classification number: F02M35/10085 ,  F02B31/06 ,  F02B2275/48 ,  F02D9/103 ,  F02M35/10111 ,  F02M35/10255 ,  F02M35/10262 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: A tumble valve for variably impeding air flow in a manifold runner of an internal combustion engine. The valve includes a pivot-shaft located at or in a wall of the runner. The runner is rectanguloid in the region of the pivot-shaft, as is a damper attached along one edge to the pivot-shaft. In closed position, the valve creates a desired degree of tumble in air flowing through the runner, but in open position the shaft and damper lie against the runner wall. The improved valve thus causes no air flow restriction when the valve is open. In any partially-closed position, the lower area of the runner is always blocked because the valve pivots from below, and all air is forced up and over the upper edge of the damper. Fuel efficiency is optimized over an increased range of engine speeds.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在内燃机的歧管流道中可变地阻碍气流的翻转阀。 阀包括位于转子的壁上或其中的枢轴。 转轮在枢转轴的区域是直立的，以及沿着一个边缘附接到枢转轴的阻尼器。 在关闭位置，阀门在流过流道的空气中产生所需的翻滚程度，但是在打开位置，轴和阻尼器抵靠流道壁。 因此，当阀门打开时，改进的阀门不会导致气流限制。 在任何局部闭合的位置，流道的下部区域总是被阻塞，因为阀从下方枢转，并且所有空气都被迫上升并且越过阻尼器的上边缘。 燃油效率在发动机转速范围内得到优化。

公开(公告)号：US20070044754A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11210958

申请日：2005-08-24

Applicant: Thomas Peffley ,  Keith Confer ,  Ian Jermy

Inventor： Thomas Peffley ,  Keith Confer ,  Ian Jermy

IPC: F02M35/10 ,  F02B31/00 ,  F02D9/08 ,  F02D9/10 ,  F16K1/22

CPC classification number: F02B31/06 ,  F02D9/1025 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: A tumble control valve for an intake manifold of an engine which eliminates or substantially reduces air leakage between the bottom and sides of the valve blade through a selected rotational segment of the blade as it moves from the closed position toward the open position. The sealed area is maintained by contouring the inner cavity wall to track the arc defined by the bottom edge of the rotating blade. In other embodiments, a flexible flange or wedge-shaped element is attached to the blade to engage the inner cavity wall through the selected rotational segment. In another aspect of the invention, air flow pressure is maintained and tumble is optimized compared to rotational movement of the blade by contouring the top wall surface to track the arc defined by the rotating upper edge of the blade.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发动机的进气歧管的翻转控制阀，当叶片从关闭位置朝向打开位置移动时，其通过叶片的选定旋转段消除或基本上减小了在叶片的底部和侧面之间的空气泄漏。 密封区域通过轮廓化内腔壁来维持，以跟踪由旋转叶片的底部边缘限定的圆弧。 在其他实施例中，柔性凸缘或楔形元件附接到叶片以通过所选择的旋转段与内腔壁接合。 在本发明的另一方面，与通过使顶壁表面轮廓化以跟踪由叶片的旋转上边缘限定的弧形的叶片的旋转运动相比，保持空气流动压力并优化翻转。