Abstract:
Controlled amounts of relatively rich mixture and relatively lean mixture are supplied separately to a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The position of the intake valves, exhaust valve and spark plug are such that the rich mixture tends to remain near the spark plug during the compression stroke of the engine and does not disperse throughout the lean mixture. At the time of ignition enriched mixture near the spark plug ignites readily and the flame propagates into and through the lean mixture which fills the remainder of the combustion chamber. Several constructions are disclosed to achieve the desired mixture ratios for various operating conditions of the engine.
Abstract:
The auxiliary combustion chamber of a four-cycle stratified-charge piston engine is divided into a primary cavity and a secondary cavity. The primary cavity receives a relatively rich mixture which passes into the secondary cavity, and the main combustion chamber receives a relatively lean mixture. The primary cavity is in communication with a spark plug. A long torch passage connects the primary cavity with the central portion of the main combustion chamber, and one or more short torch passages connect the secondary cavity with a peripheral portion of the main combustion chamber. The purpose is to reduce emission of NO.sub.x without adversely affecting emissions of CO and HC, and to improve fuel economy.
Abstract:
The auxiliary combustion chamber of a four-cycle stratified-charge piston engine is divided into a primary cavity and a secondary cavity. Fuel injection produces a relatively rich mixture in the primary cavity and in the secondary cavity, and the main combustion chamber receives a relatively lean mixture. A spark plug communicates with the primary cavity. A long torch passage connects the primary cavity with the central portion of the main combustion chamber, and one or more short torch passages connect the secondary cavity with a peripheral portion of the main combustion chamber. The purpose is to reduce emission of NO.sub.x without adversely affecting emissions of CO and HC, and to improve fuel economy.
Abstract:
A high power output internal combustion piston engine is provided with two intake ports and one exhaust port for each combustion chamber. Flow through each port is controlled by a valve, the exhaust valve being positioned on one side of the combustion chamber and the two intake valves on the other side. A spark plug communicates with the combustion chamber on the same side as the exhaust valve, and near one of the intake valves. An air-fuel mixture is supplied to each of the intake ports through first and second throttle valves. Means including a lost-motion connection coordinates the movements of the throttle valves.
Abstract:
The auxiliary combustion chamber of a four-cycle stratified-charge piston engine is divided into a primary cavity, and a secondary cavity provided with a baffle. The primary cavity receives a relatively rich mixture which passes into the secondary cavity, and the main combustion chamber receives a relatively lean mixture. The primary cavity is in communication with a spark plug. A long torch passage insert piece connects the primary cavity with the central portion of the main combustion chamber, and one or more short torch passages connect the secondary cavity with a peripheral portion of the main combustion chamber. The purpose is to reduce emission of NO.sub.x without adversely affecting emissions of CO and HC, and to improve fuel economy.
Abstract:
The auxiliary combustion chamber of a four-cycle stratified-charge piston engine is divided into a primary cavity and a secondary cavity both formed in an insert liner received in the cylinder head. The primary cavity receives a relatively rich mixture which passes into the secondary cavity, and the main combustion chamber receives a relatively lean mixture. A spark plug communicates with the primary cavity. A long torch passage connects the primary cavity with the central portion of the main combustion chamber, and one or more short torch passages connect the secondary cavity with a peripheral portion of the main combustion chamber. The purpose is to reduce emission of NO.sub.x without adversely affecting emissions of CO and HC, and to improve fuel economy.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an air conditioner and, in particular, an air conditioner which is capable of blowing out warm air in heating mode. In the air conditioner of this invention, the condenser is thermally separated into an air-upstream-side and an air-downstream-side heat exchanger, and the heat exchange capacity of the air-downstream-side heat exchanger is adjusted, so that, under preset operating conditions, the entire refrigerant in the air-downstream-side heat exchanger can be kept in the superheated-gas phase, thus making it possible to blow out warm air having a temperature higher than the condensation temperature. Further, the refrigerant temperature at the outlet of the air-downstream-side heat exchanger is measured by a temperature sensor, and the revolving speed of the compressor, the revolving speed of the fan, etc., is so controlled that the temperature measured is kept at a level higher than the condensation temperature. Thus, under all operating conditions, the entire refrigerant in the air-downstream-side heat exchanger can be kept in the superheated gas phase, thereby making it possible to blow out warm air having a temperature higher than the condensation temperature.
Abstract:
Overheating of a catalytic converter receiving exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine is minimized by providing an air-fuel mixture leaner than the stoichiometric ratio for combustion in the engine, maintaining the exhaust gases in an exhaust reaction chamber at relatively high temperature for a relatively long time period before conveying them to the catalytic converter, sensing deceleration conditions in the engine as a function of increase in intake vacuum intensity, and retarding the spark ignition timing and introducing supplemental air for combustion upon increase in vacuum intensity.
Abstract:
A structure of an electronic part which may be mounted on and soldered to the surface of a printed circuit board, and a method of mounting such an electronic part. While the electronic part mounted on the circuit board is operation, heat generated by the part is efficiently radiated to the ambience. Connecting terminals extending out from the electronic part are firmly soldered to the circuit board by a minimum of heat, whereby the bonding strength and the strength against shocks are enhanced. The electronic part of interest and other electronic parts neighboring it are free from damage ascriable to heat when the former has connecting terminals thereof soldered to the circuit board. When the connecting terminals of the electronic part are soldered to the circuit board by a laser beam. Other electronic parts mounted on the circuit board are prevented from being damaged by the laser beam.
Abstract:
A thermally stable permanent magnet with reduced irreversible loss of flux and improved intrinsic coercivity iHc of 15 KOe or more having the following compositon:(Nd.sub.1-.alpha. Dy.sub..alpha.)(Fe.sub.1-x-y-z Co.sub.x B.sub.y M.sub.z).sub.awherein M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Mo, Al, Si, P, Zr, Cu, V, W, Ti, Ni, Cr, Hf, Mn, Bi, Sn, Sb and Ge, 0.01.ltoreq.x .ltoreq.0.4, 0.04.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.0.20, 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.0.03, 4.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.7.5 and 0.03.ltoreq..alpha..ltoreq.0.40. This can be manufactured by (a) sintering an alloy having the above composition by a powder metallurgy method, (b) heating the sintered body at 750.degree.-1000.degree. C. for 0.2-5 hours, (c) slowing cooling it at a cooling rate of 0.3.degree.-5.degree. C./min to temperatures between room temperature and 600.degree. C., (d) heating it at 540.degree.-640.degree. C. for 0.2-3 hours, and (e) rapidly cooling it at a cooling rate of 20.degree.-400.degree. C./min.