Spheroidal rotary valve for combustion engines
    1.
    发明授权
    Spheroidal rotary valve for combustion engines 失效
    内燃机用球形旋转阀

    公开(公告)号:US06321699B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09139462

    申请日:1998-08-25

    CPC classification number: F01L7/10 F01L7/022 F01L2001/0537 F01L2113/00

    Abstract: A rotary valve is disclosed suitable for replacement of poppet valves. The valve is temperature controlled through a combination of heat transfer techniques and means for reducing heat transfer between gas flows and the valve components. Assymetric geometry is used in the seals to reduce wear and friction, and a removable combustion chamber in the valve housing is used to facilitate fabrication, servicing and performances. A prototype of the valve was developed for a 30 cubic inch displacement four-stroke spark-ignition engine. The gas seals and lubricated parts of the rotary valve have been found to remain below 400 degrees Fahrenheit during test runs wherein the valve controlled gas flows and has maintained a brake mean effective pressure of 108 to 121 psi for periods of up to an hour. The valve uses pure rotation, and can be dynamically balanced for operation to the peak RPM permissible with reciprocating pistons. A four-stroke engine converted to rotary valving needs very few parts. For example, a four cylinder automotive engine fitted with a spheroidal rotary valve system requires only 11 moving parts; namely a crankshaft, pistons and rods, the valveshaft and a timing belt to drive the valveshaft. The valve is applicable to new engine production and is also suitable as a cylinder head assembly for retro-fit to existing engines of the overhead camshaft type.

    Abstract translation: 公开了适于更换提升阀的旋转阀。 阀门通过传热技术的组合进行温度控制,并减少气流与阀门部件之间的热传递。 在密封件中使用分数几何形状来减少磨损和摩擦,并且使用阀壳中的可拆卸燃烧室来促进制造,维修和性能。 开发了一款30立方英寸四冲程点火发动机的阀门原型。 已经发现旋转阀的气体密封件和润滑部件在试验运行期间保持低于400华氏度,其中阀控制的气体流动并且在达到一小时的时间内保持制动平均有效压力为108至121psi。 阀门采用纯粹的旋转,可以动态平衡运行到往复式活塞允许的峰值RPM。 转换为旋转阀的四冲程发动机需要很少的部件。 例如,配有球形旋转阀系统的四缸汽车发动机只需要11个运动部件; 即曲轴,活塞和杆,阀轴和驱动阀轴的同步带。 该阀门适用于新型发动机生产,也适用于气缸盖组件,以适应现有的顶置凸轮轴型发动机。

    Rotary valve operating mechanism
    2.
    发明授权
    Rotary valve operating mechanism 失效
    旋转阀操作机构

    公开(公告)号:US4969918A

    公开(公告)日:1990-11-13

    申请号:US403362

    申请日:1989-09-06

    Inventor: Masato Taniguchi

    Abstract: A rotary valve is rotatable about an axis and has a port extending crosswise of the axis of rotation. A drive unit drives the rotary valve to oscillate about 180.degree. in such a way that the rotary valve rotates in one direction into and out of the position of establishing communication between the valve port and a cylinder head port communicating with a combustion chamber.

    Abstract translation: 旋转阀可围绕轴线旋转并且具有沿旋转轴线横向延伸的端口。 驱动单元驱动旋转阀以约180度振荡,使得旋转阀在一个方向上旋转进出阀构件和与燃烧室连通的气缸盖端口之间建立连通的位置。

    Rotary valve internal combustion engine
    3.
    发明授权
    Rotary valve internal combustion engine 失效
    旋转阀内燃机

    公开(公告)号:US4864984A

    公开(公告)日:1989-09-12

    申请号:US144549

    申请日:1988-01-13

    Inventor: Nelson A. Blish

    Abstract: An internal combustion engine (10) incorporating a rotary intake-exhaust valve (30). Intake exhaust valve (30) rotates between intake passage (36) and exhaust passage (34) such that intake-exhaust port (28) is aligned with intake passage (34) during the intake cycle and aligned with exhaust passage (34) during the exhaust cycle. Use of a rotary valve eliminates vibration normally found when reciprocating intake valve and exhaust valve are used and also provides weight saving due to simplified manufacturing processes, fewer parts and a higher strength engine wall due to elimination of one opening port into the engine. Valve (30) is operated by electro-mechanical means (40) so that the point in the power cycle at which air is admitted and exhausted may be varied. Means (40) may also be used to vary the length of time the exhaust port or intake port is open.

    Abstract translation: 一种内燃机(10),其包括旋转进气排气阀(30)。 进气排气阀(30)在进气通道(36)和排气通道(34)之间旋转,使得进气排气口(28)在进气循环期间与进气通道(34)对准并在排气通道(34)期间与排气通道 排气循环。 旋转阀的使用消除了使用往复进气阀和排气阀时通常发现的振动,并且由于简化的制造过程,更少的零件和更高的强度的发动机壁由于消除了一个开口进入发动机而提供了重量节省。 阀(30)由机电装置(40)操作,使得空气进入和排出的动力循环中的点可以变化。 装置(40)还可以用于改变排气口或进气口打开的时间长度。

    Rotary valve device for internal combustion engines
    4.
    发明授权
    Rotary valve device for internal combustion engines 失效
    内燃机用旋转阀装置

    公开(公告)号:US4858577A

    公开(公告)日:1989-08-22

    申请号:US207030

    申请日:1988-06-14

    CPC classification number: F01L7/10 F01L2113/00 F02B2075/027

    Abstract: A rotary valve system for an internal combustion engine having ball-type valves with through bores. The valves are driven by rocking cam mechanisms within passageways for controlling communication through intake and exhaust passages. Valve seats are arranged to either side of the valves such that sealing thereof may occur. In one embodiment, side cut portions are employed to allow either intake or exhaust gases to flow around the valve body as well as through the through bore when the valve is in the opening or closing orientation. In another embodiment, a through bore of square cross section is provided to increase flow during opening and closing thereof. In a third embodiment, a bias mechanism is employed to provide torque on the valves and drive mechanism to eliminate clearances such that impact between components will be reduced or eliminated.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的旋转阀系统,其具有带通孔的球形阀。 阀门由通道内的摆动凸轮机构驱动,用于通过进气和排气通道控制连通。 阀座布置在阀的两侧,使得可能发生密封。 在一个实施例中,当阀处于打开或关闭方向时,侧切部分用于允许进气或废气围绕阀体以及通过通孔流动。 在另一个实施例中,提供了一个方形横截面的通孔,以增加其打开和关闭期间的流量。 在第三实施例中,使用偏置机构来提供阀和驱动机构上的扭矩以消除间隙,从而减少或消除部件之间的冲击。

    Variable intake and exhaust engine
    5.
    发明授权
    Variable intake and exhaust engine 失效
    可变进气和排气发动机

    公开(公告)号:US5016583A

    公开(公告)日:1991-05-21

    申请号:US360320

    申请日:1989-06-02

    Inventor: Nelson A. Blish

    Abstract: An internal combustion engine (10) incorporating a rotary intake-exhaust valve (30). Intake exhaust valve (30) rotates between intake passage (36) and exhaust passage (34) such that intake-exhaust port (28) is aligned with intake passage (34) during the intake cycle and aligned with exhaust passage (34) during the exhaust cycle. Use of a rotary valve eliminates vibration normally found when reciprocating intake valve and exhaust valve are used and also provides weight saving due to simplified manufacturing processes, fewer parts and a higher strength engine wall due to elimination of one opening port into the engine. Valve (30) is operated by electromechanically means (40) so that the point in the power cycle at which air is admitted and exhausted may be varied. Means (40) may also be used to vary the length of time the exhaust port or intake port is open.

    Abstract translation: 一种内燃机(10),其包括旋转进气排气阀(30)。 进气排气阀(30)在进气通道(36)和排气通道(34)之间旋转,使得进气排气口(28)在进气循环期间与进气通道(34)对准并在排气通道(34)期间与排气通道 排气循环。 旋转阀的使用消除了使用往复进气阀和排气阀时通常发现的振动,并且由于简化的制造过程,更少的零件和更高的强度的发动机壁由于消除了一个开口进入发动机而提供了重量节省。 阀(30)由机电装置(40)操作,使得空气进入和排出的动力循环中的点可以改变。 装置(40)还可以用于改变排气口或进气口打开的时间长度。

    Valve operating system for internal combustion engine

    公开(公告)号:US4776306A

    公开(公告)日:1988-10-11

    申请号:US939164

    申请日:1987-02-05

    CPC classification number: F01L7/026 F01L7/00 F01L7/10 F01L2113/00

    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine in which intake and exhaust rotary valves each having a spherical valve body are controlled in opening and closing through a valve operating mechanism interlockingly with the movement of a piston, the intake and exhaust rotary valves (10, 20; 110, 120; 210, 220; 310, 310', 320, 320') respectively assume the fully opened positions to open intake and exhaust passages (7, 8; 107, 108; 207, 208; 307, 307', 308, 308'), during the intake and exhaust strokes of the engine (1; 101; 201; 301), and assume the fully closed positions during the explosion stroke. In the fully opened and closed positions, the intake and exhaust rotary valves (10, 20; 110, 120; 210, 220; 310, 310', 320, 320') are held at a stop state for a predetermined period of time by the intermittently operating function of the valve operating mechanism (30; 130; 230; 330).

    Variable timing mechanism for a rotary valve
    8.
    发明申请
    Variable timing mechanism for a rotary valve 失效
    旋转阀的可变定时机构

    公开(公告)号:US20030116108A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-26

    申请号:US10276323

    申请日:2002-11-25

    Abstract: A variable valve timing mechanism for an internal combustion engine comprising at least one rotary valve (1) having at least two ports terminating as openings (2, 3) in its periphery, a cylinder head (7) having a bore in which the rotary valve (1) rotates, and a window (6) in the bore communicating with a combustion chamber (8). The openings (2, 3) successively align with the window (6) by virtue of the rotation. The mechanism also comprises a drive mechanism (13) driving the rotary valve (1). The at least two ports (2, 3) of the rotary valve (1) are an inlet port and an exhaust port. The drive mechanism (13) varies the angular velocity of the rotary valve (1) at least within a portion of at least one engine cycle whilst maintaining an average angular velocity over the at least one engine cycle that has a fixed relation to the average angular velocity of crankshaft over the at least one cycle.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变气门正时机构,包括至少一个旋转阀(1),所述至少一个旋转阀(1)具有至少两个在其周边处作为开口(2,3)终止的端口,气缸盖(7)具有孔,旋转阀 (1)旋转,并且所述孔中的窗口(6)与燃烧室(8)连通。 开口(2,3)由于旋转而连续对准窗(6)。 该机构还包括驱动旋转阀(1)的驱动机构(13)。 旋转阀(1)的至少两个端口(2,3)是入口和排气口。 驱动机构(13)至少在至少一个发动机循环的一部分内改变旋转阀(1)的角速度,同时保持在至少一个发动机循环上的平均角速度,该平均角速度与平均角度 曲轴在至少一个循环的速度。

    Valve apparatus for internal combustion engine
    9.
    发明授权
    Valve apparatus for internal combustion engine 失效
    内燃机用阀门装置

    公开(公告)号:US06390048B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-21

    申请号:US09615288

    申请日:2000-07-13

    Abstract: A gas valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine having a combustion chamber. The gas valve apparatus includes a rotary intake valve located between an outer intake port and inner intake port at the combustion chamber and a rotary exhaust valve located between an outer exhaust and an inner exhaust port at the combustion chamber. Selectively actuatable gates are located at an outer intake and exhaust ports for controlling the opening, closing, and duration of opening of the outer intake and exhaust ports.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有燃烧室的内燃机的燃气阀装置。 气阀装置包括位于燃烧室的外部进气口和内部进气口之间的旋转进气阀和位于燃烧室的外部排气口和内部排气口之间的旋转排气阀。 选择性致动门位于外部进气和排气口,用于控制外部进气和排气口的打开,关闭和打开持续时间。

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