Abstract: An autobicycle is reversely driven by the driving force of a dedicated reverse driving motor so arranged as to be selectively drivingly connected or disconnected to the rear wheel of the vehicle. The arrangement is particularly adapted for retrofit on existing autobicycles equipped for only powered movement in the forward direction.

Abstract: A valve operation control system in an internal combustion engine, comprising an engine valve openably and closably supported on an engine body, a valve spring for biasing the engine valve in a valve closing direction, and valve driving means interposed between a valve-operating cam and the engine valve to transmit a force in the valve-opening direction provided by the valve-operating cam to the engine valve. The valve driving means includes a valve-opening resilient member for exhibiting a repulsive force in a direction to open the engine valve, and closed-position retaining means is interposed between the engine valve and the valve operating cam for retaining the engine valve at its closed position, with a valve-opening force provided by the valve-operating cam being accumulated by the valve-opening resilient member.

Abstract: A reverse drive for small vehicles in which an output shaft of a second motor, which is different from the internal combustion engine for running use, can be connected to the transmission line leading from the internal combustion engine to the rear wheel so as to rotate the rear wheel in reverse. The second motor is a starter motor capable of normal and reverse rotations, the normal rotation of the starter motor being transmitted to the internal combustion engine for driving use through a starting clutch, and the reverse rotation of said starter motor being transmitted to the power transmission line through a reverse clutch. Otherwise, the second motor may be a starter motor capable of rotating only in one direction. In this case, the output of the starter motor is transmitted to the output side of the power transmission line through a reverse transmission line while the output transmission line is interrupted.

Abstract: An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion engine which controls the ignition timing for one engine cycle in response to the maximum peak position datum of the indicative pressure signal representing the inner pressure within the combustion chamber during the preceding engine cycle. A misfire detecting means is provided which produces a misfire detection signal upon incomplete combustion in the combustion chamber in an engine cycle. The maximum peak position datum is neglected during the engine cycle in which the misfire detection signal appears. At least one pressure sensor is provided for one cylinder in a group of the cylinders having generally the same charging efficiency or volumetric efficiency.

Abstract: A reverse drive for small vehicles in which an output shaft of a starter motor disposed independently of a driving internal combustion engine can be coupled to a power transmission system between the internal combustion engine and a rear wheel in such a way that the rear wheel is driven in the reverse direction. The starter motor may be capable of normal and reverse rotations, the normal rotation of the starter motor being transmitted to the internal combustion engine through a starting clutch, and the reverse rotation of said starter motor being transmitted to the power transmission system through a reverse clutch. Otherwise, the starter motor may be capable of rotating only in one direction. In this case, the output of the starter motor is transmitted to the output side of the power transmission system through a reverse transmission line while the power transmission system is interrupted.

Abstract: An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion controls the ignition timing in dependence upon an indicative pressure signal representing changes of the inner pressure within the combustion chamber of the engine. The ignition timing control system ceases the feed-back control based on the indicative pressure signal but performs an open loop control under predetermined engine operational conditions.

Abstract: An ignition timing control method for an internal combustion engine which controls the ignition timing of the engine in response to the indicative pressure signal representing the inner pressure of the combustion chamber while keeping the maximum peak position of the indicative pressure signal around a target position or zone. The target position or zone is regulated in accordance with one or more engine parameters.

Abstract: An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion chamber includes means for holding a maximum peak position signal of an indicative pressure signal at each engine cycle, means for picking up the held maximum peak position data signal, and means for establishing a suitable ignition angle for keeping the ignition timing to a target optimum ignition timing on the basis of the picked-up maximum peak position signal. The pick-up period is restricted within a narrow crank angle region in which any appreciable level of noises will not be expected in the indicative pressure signal. The narrow crank angle region is defined precisely by counting clock or timing pulses produced therein up to a predetermined number or by supervising the variation in level of the indicative pressure signal.

Abstract: An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion engine includes a crank angle detector for producing a first pulse signal indicative of a reference crank angle position of the crankshaft and a second pulse signal indicative of a crank angle position that changes constantly with rotation of the crankshaft, an ideal crank angle detector for producing an output signal based on the first and second pulse signals and indicative of an ideal crank angle position at which pressure internal of the engine cylinder attains a peak value, pressure sensing means for producing an output signal indicative of the peak pressure value, a phase difference detector for producing an output signal indicative of the phase difference between the ideal crank angle position signal and the peak pressure value signal, first ignition timing control means for producing an output signal indicative of optimum ignition timing which is in accordance with the phase difference output signal, and second ignition timing control means

Abstract: An input/output unit modifiable engine ignition control apparatus for controlling ignition timing for engine cylinders at optimum values based on reference position pulses, crank angle pulses generated and a vacuum signal produced by reference position sensors, a crank angle sensor and a vacuum sensor mounted in an engine. The engine ignition control apparatus is divided into an input-output unit and a control unit. The control unit having a control capacity for an engine having a maximum number of the sensors and engine cylinders, so that the control unit can be shared by a variety of engines for their ignition control simply by changing the input-output unit.

Abstract: A control unit modifiable engine ignition control apparatus for controlling ignition timing optimally for each cylinder by processing reference position pulses, crank angle pulses and a vacuum signal generated by a reference position sensor, a crank angle sensor and a vacuum sensor which are mounted on the engine. The engine ignition control apparatus is divided into an input-output section including an input-output unit and a controller comprising a single or a combination of control units each having a minimum capacity to control a single ignition coil.

Abstract: An engine ignition interpolation apparatus including three reference position sensors, a single crank angle sensor and a counter resettable by outputs from the reference position sensors and used for counting output pulses from said crank angle sensor. Also included are a decoder for generating an output when the counter produces a count output which exceeds a preset value, flip-flops connected respectively to the reference position sensors in a ring arrangement and triggerable by the outputs from the reference position sensors for synchronous operation therewith, and a logic circuit for seeking conformity between the output from the decoder and set outputs from the flip-flops to produce a quasi or replacement pulse for one of the reference position sensors which fails to produce an output, thereby interpolating a reference position pulse.

Abstract: An engine ignition control circuit includes a crank angle sensor and two reference position sensors. The engine ignition control circuit also includes an ignition timing control unit generating primary ignition signals and a replacement ignition signal generator device. The control circuit further includes a crank angle monitoring circuit which detects the failure of the crank angle sensor and generates a malfunction signal. The malfunction signal controls a data selector which outputs either the primary ignition signals or the replacement ignition signals to drivers and ignition coils for the engine.

Abstract: An engine ignition system connected between an engine crank and ignition coils includes a reference position signal generating device having reference position sensors, and a crank angle sensing device. The ignition system also includes a signal processing device which receives both the reference position signals and crank angle signals, and when one of the reference position signals is absent continues to generate ignition control signals which activate the ignition coils. The signal processing device includes a counter which counts the crank angle signals and which is reset by the reference position signals, and a decoder which produces a signal when a count value reaches a predetermined count. The signal processing device also includes a logic circuit and a flip-flop for producing either primary ignition control signals or replacement ignition control signals. The replacement ignition control signals are generated when one of the reference position signals is absent.

Abstract: An automatic choke valve apparatus in an internal combustion engine in which an operation shaft connected to a choke valve provided in an intake passage of an internal combustion engine and a driving shaft connected to a pulse motor are interconnected through an intermediate torsion spring and are engaged with one another through circumferentially disposed front and rear pawls for being feed-driven only in a regular direction of rotation of the driving shaft. By effecting reverse direction of rotation of the driving shaft and then regular direction of rotation of, the choke valve is first placed into a starting position setting and then into an open-degree position after engine firing is carried out by the pulse motor effecting rotation in the regular direction for a length of time and at a speed both depending on engine temperature.

Abstract: Automatic choke valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine in which the degree of opening of a choke valve is selectively controlled by a drive pulse motor drivingly coupled to the valve. A pulse circuit controls the pulse motor, and comprises a pulse generator which oscillates at a fixed frequency and produces an output pulse signal for operating the drive pulse motor, and a variable type flicker coupled to the output of the pulse generator for intermittently controlling the output pulse signal in accordance with engine temperature.

Abstract: An automatic choke valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine in which an operation shaft connected to a choke valve provided in an intake passage of an internal combustion engine and a driving shaft connected to a pulse motor are connected together through an intermediate torsion spring and are engaged with one another through circumferentially disposed front and rear pawls for being feed-driven only in regular direction of rotation of the driving shaft. The choke valve is given a starting position setting in such manner that, by the operation of the pulse motor, the driving shaft undergoes excessive rotation beyond the fully closed position of the choke valve.

Abstract: An automatic choke valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine comprising a choke valve mounted in an intake passage of an internal combustion engine and having an operation shaft connected to a driving shaft of an external pulse motor through an intermediate torsion spring and through circumferentially disposed front and rear pawls such that drive rotation from the motor can be effected only in the regular direction of rotation thereof. A driving pulse circuit is connected to the pulse motor to drive the same between first through fourth sequential operation conditions by respective detecting of the closure of an engine ignition switch, closure of an engine starter switch, beginning of complete firing of the engine, and continuing of the complete firing. The motor is driven in reverse direction of rotation in the first operation condition and in sequential regular direction of rotation in the second to forth operation conditions.