Abstract: In an intake device for a W-12 reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three rows of cylinders of four cylinders each, a structurally favorable and functionally advantageous arrangement is achieved with two intake distributors, each of which is connected to only two cylinders of each row of cylinders via lines which are separate for each row of cylinders.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine cylinder bore has a hybrid surface to optimize both wear of the cylinder and oil consumption of the engine. The surface has a coarsely honed surface over at least one of a top portion and a bottom portion of the bore surface. A mid-portion disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion has a finely honed surface.

Abstract: An improved, reciprocating internal combustion engine is disclosed herein. This engine consists of multiple cylinders, each closed by a cylinder head and containing a piston which is connected to a power output shaft. Each cylinder has means for the intake and exhaust of working fluid. It also contains a movable, thermal regenerator, an alternating flow heat exchanger, and means to move this regenerator. Finally, means are provided for the introduction of fuel into the cylinder. The regenerated, internal combustion, reciprocating engine and several variations on it disclosed herein are substantially different from prior art and provide critical improvements over that prior art. These improvements include different operating processes--especially an improved heating stroke, the use of unequal effective compression and expansion ratios, non direct fuel injection, and others.

Abstract: A compression ratio changing arrangement in an internal combustion engine. In order to change the compression ratio by utilizing, to the maximum, an eccentric amount between inner and outer peripheral surfaces of an eccentric ring interposed between a crank pin and a large end of a connecting rod in a compression ratio changing device, the eccentric ring is selectively connected to the crank pin or the large end of the connecting rod by a connecting pin with the thinnest portion or thickest portion of the connecting ring being turned toward the center of rotation of a crankshaft. The selective connection is performed when the piston is at botton dead center. When the eccentric ring has been connected to the crank pin, the stroke of the piston is increased or decreased by an amount corresponding to two times the eccentric amount of the eccentric ring without changing the position of the bottom dead center of the piston, as compared to the stroke with when the eccentric ring has been connected to the large end.

Abstract: An engine power enhancement/pollution control system which utilizes a vortex air separator. The invention comprises a compressor for receiving air from the environment and providing high pressure air output. The high pressure air output is cooled to partially liquefied air having a mass fraction of less than 30% liquid. A vortex air separation apparatus is provided for separating the partially liquefied air into gaseous nitrogen enriched air and liquid oxygen enriched air. The oxygen enriched air is introduced to an internal combustion engine, thereby enhancing the power of the engine and minimizing pollution thereof.

Abstract: An intake system for internal combustion engines with multiple cylinders (10). The intake system includes a first distribution chamber (13), one separate inlet pipe (15a, 15b) for each engine cylinder, which inlet pipes extend between the first distribution chamber (13) and inlet valve/valves of the corresponding cylinders, and at least one second distribution chamber (16, 16a, 16b). This is connectable to each inlet pipe (15a, 15b) between said first chamber and the inlet valve via one corresponding passage, which can be opened by means of an operable throttle valve (19). Each second distribution chamber (16, 16a, 16b) is connected to the first distribution chamber (13) via at least one resonance pipe (14), the inlet of which to the second distribution chamber is openable by means of an additional throttle valve (17).

Abstract: A centrifugal oil separator assembly (36) mounts to the front cover (26) of an internal combustion engine (20) adjacent to the engine crankcase (34). The oil separator assembly (36) includes a first rotational member (42) that has turbo fan blades (52) and a second rotational member (56) that has centrifugal fan blades (60) and air seal grooves (66). A driven pulley (44) causes the oil separator assembly ( 36 ) to rotate. As it rotates, blowby gas is drawn through the centrifugal fan blades (60) where oil is separated from the gas and then through the turbo fan blades (52) which pushes the filtered gas into an air flow passage (28, 30) leading to the air intake system (31).

Abstract: A fuel heating device and process is provided that allows for easier cold-starting of diesel engines when the outside temperature is -10.degree. F. (minus ten) or less. A 5 Watt heating element is used so that heat dissipates to the outside environment at a rate that prevents the fuel from overheating and, possibly, exploding by keeping the temperature of the fuel less than or equal to about 100.degree. F.

Abstract: A piston ring developed to prevent aluminum deposition and adhesion thereon is disclosed. The piston ring includes a ring-shaped piston ring main body including upper, lower, outer circumferential surfaces. An anti-abrasion surface treatment layer is formed on at least the lower surface of the main body, and a polybenzimidazole resin coating film including a solid lubricant, is formed on a surface of the anti-abrasion surface treatment layer.

Abstract: A number of embodiment of cylinder head constructions for internal combustion engines, wherein the intake and exhaust passages extend through the cylinder head and terminate in the respective upper and lower surfaces of the cylinder head so as to simplify machining. A number of variations and manifolding arrangements are also disclosed so as to permit the installation of the engine into an engine compartment and to provide a compact construction.

Abstract: A virtual crankshaft engine (i.e., an engine without a physical crankshaft) utilizes hypocycloidal principles to convert linear piston motion into rotary drive motion. This virtual crankshaft engine reduces engine weight, volume, vibration, friction, and component complexity of the traditional drive train which translates into reduced manufacturing costs and improved performance and reliability.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine having one or more modules each employing fluidly-communicating, oscillating, power cylinder and air cylinder. The power and air cylinders oscillate about separate, individually supporting sets of trunnions positioned non-linearly with respect to each other and permitting the passage of air therethrough. The air cylinder includes a pre-combustion chamber for the purpose of withholding the delivery of a portion of compressed air to the power cylinder until all spent gases have been evacuated from the power cylinder. The air in the pre-combustion chamber enhances the delivery of fuel from a fuel delivery system into the power cylinder. The power cylinder includes multiple barrels which share a common combustion chamber. Each barrel houses a reciprocating piston linked to discrete piston rods mechanically joined about a single crank throw. A separate air crank throw is linked to an air piston in the air cylinder.

Abstract: A gas fired furnace system (10) has a controller (14) controlling the supply of gas through a gas valve (12) and air for combustion by means of an induced air draft fan (28), ignition of the gas by means of ignitor (22), the delivery of heated air from a heat exchanger (20) by means of an air blower (34) in response to signals from a thermostat (42). A selected constant flow of air for combustion is provided by controlling the speed of the motor driving the induced motor fan (28) despite changes which may occur in back pressure. Induced draft fan motor parameters proportional to motor torque and motor speed are read on an ongoing basis and inputted to controller (14) which computes a desired voltage and compares that with referenced data stored in the controller memory and makes corrections to the speed of the induced draft fan motor to maintain the constant air flow.

Abstract: A rotary distribution and air cooling valve for combustion and exhaust gases for an internal combustion engine consisting of a tube mounted in a bore within the engine head having a pair of opposed side ports and an internal barrier which acts as an air fan to both cool the valve site and channel the gases in and out of the engine in timed sequence. A plurality of grooves are disposed on the surface of the tube to provide a labyrinth fluid seal.

Abstract: An outboard motor having a four-cycle internal combustion engine as a power plant. The engine is provided with a cylinder head having intake passages that extend downwardly from inlet openings in a surface of the cylinder head to outlet openings that communicate with the cylinder bores so as to reduce uneven running as might be encountered if fuel were to puddle and collect in the induction system.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of cylinder head constructions wherein the cylinder head is comprised of a main cylinder head member that slidably supports the valves for the engine, and which has an upper peripheral edge that defines a cam chamber. At least one camshaft and the tappets associated thereby are supported by a separate cam and tappet carrier member that is affixed to the main cylinder head member. Various arrangements are shown wherein one or both camshafts and the tappets associated therewith may be carried by the cam and tappet carrier member and lubricating and fastening variations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A simple and efficient straight in-line fuel pretreatment device is described, utilizing dwell time, magnet orientation and magnetic field strength to enhance the combustion properties of all types of hydrocarbon fuels, both liquid and gaseous fuels. A plurality of pairs of magnets, more with facing opposite poles and fewer with facing like poles, are aligned within the fuel conduit to a burner. The resulting magnetic field strength must be at least 500 gauss, preferably 500-1000 gauss, with dwell times in the range of about 0.1-1.0 second. Also disclosed is a method for pretreatment of combustion fuel which comprises passing a quantity of the combustion fuel through such magnetic field for a dwell time sufficient to enhance the combustion properties of the fuel. The pretreatment device can be made in standardized sizes for various types of commercial, light industrial and residential burners and combustion units.

Abstract: A pollution control system for an internal combustion engine comprises a mechanism for separating air from the environment into nitrogen enriched air and oxygen enriched air. The nitrogen enriched air is introduced to an internal combustion engine, thereby reducing engine combustion temperature and concomitantly reducing oxides of nitrogen (NO.sub.x). A mechanism is also provided for introducing oxygen enriched air to the exhaust products of the internal combustion engine, the mixing of the exhaust products with oxygen enriched air minimizes pollution.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of cylinder head gaskets wherein the gasket is formed in such a way as to provide an effective seal and, at the same time, avoid any side loading on the member in which the cylinder head gasket groove is formed. In some embodiments, the groove is formed by a pair of transversely spaced walls that extend around the cylinder bore and the height of the inner wall is greater than that of the outer wall so as to ensure that the cylinder head and cylinder block will mate with each other immediately adjacent the cylinder bore.

Abstract: There is provided a purifying device capable of purifying fuel having less impurities and many dissolved oxygen by applying a low frequency/voltage/current signal to the fuel during supply of fuel at the portion in front of and behind a fuel filter.