Abstract: An intake device includes an intake pipe, a valve having a downstream side including a cutoff portion and an upstream side rotatably attached to an inner wall of the intake pipe, and a partition plate provided in the intake pipe so as to divide an intake passage in the intake pipe into an upper intake passage and a lower intake passage. The valve has an open state in which the upper and lower intake passages are open, a closed state in which the upper and lower intake passages are closed; and an intermediate state in which the lower intake passage is closed.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder having a cylinder inner surface, a cylinder head that cooperates with the cylinder inner surface to define a combustion chamber and has a head inner surface including an intake opening through which an intake gas is introduced into the combustion chamber, an intake valve that opens and closes the intake opening, an ignition plug provided on the cylinder head, and an intake drifting mechanism that causes the intake gas to drift toward an axis of the cylinder in the intake opening and generates a vortex flow in the combustion chamber. When the intake valve is opened, a minimum gap between the intake valve and the head inner surface is equal to or larger than a gap between the intake valve and the cylinder inner surface in a diametrical direction of the cylinder.

Abstract: In an air intake apparatus for an engine, an intake port is connected to a cylinder of the engine and an intake valve opens and closes a downstream end of the intake port. The air intake apparatus includes a partition wall provided along a longitudinal direction of the intake port so as to cross-sectionally partition the intake port into two sections, and an intake control valve provided in a pipe forming the intake port, opening and closing a first flow path implemented by partition by the partition wall, and closing the first flow path and narrowing a second flow path. Assuming a sliding direction of a piston within cylinder as an up-down direction, the intake port is partitioned into two upper and lower sections.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine, including a partition extending in a longitudinal direction of an intake port so as to divide an inside region of the intake port into a first passage and a second passage, and a gas motion control valve disposed at a downstream end of an intake manifold and adjacent to an upstream end of the partition. The gas motion control valve includes a rotatable valve element and has a full-closed position where the valve element fully closes the second passage of the intake port and a full-open position where the valve element fully opens the second passage of the intake port. The valve element and the partition cooperate with each other to define an interspace between the valve element and the upstream end of the partition when the gas motion control valve is in the full-closed position.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes an engine body including a cylinder that defines a combustion chamber, an intake opening that faces the combustion chamber, and an intake passage in communication with the combustion chamber through the intake opening, a piston provided in the cylinder, an intake valve that opens and closes the intake opening, a throttle valve provided in the intake passage, and an injector that injects fuel between the throttle valve in the intake passage and the intake opening. A ratio of a volume of the portion that extends from the throttle valve in the intake passage to the intake opening, to a stroke volume of the cylinder is at most approximately 0.61. The time period in which fuel injection from the injector is terminated during an idling operation is set within a period of time after one intake stroke has been completed and before the next intake stroke is begun.

Abstract: A partition plate (cast-in object plate member) is preliminarily set in an intake-port forming sand core, by which an intake port of a cylinder head is molded, and cast in during cast molding of the cylinder head for partitioning the intake port. The partition plate has both distal ends, spaced apart in a longitudinal direction, one of which corresponds to an intake-side distal end at which an acute-angled end face is formed to induce core breaking in a port core at an area closer to the intake-side distal end.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for providing an efficient and powerful engine for internal combustion four stroke engines using a single valve per cylinder as the intake and exhaust valve. Outside air emerging from an air filter is forcibly pumped into the engine head using a blower which then is drawn into the combustion chamber during the intake stroke. The timing for opening and closure of the single valve is controlled by the camshaft which is provided with a cam lobe profile capable of prolonging the valve timing thus enabling the valve to remain open for a longer duration to cater for evacuation of air in the exhaust stroke and the intake of air in the intake stroke thereby permitting the use of only one single valve per cylinder.

Abstract: A valve control and diagnostic system uses physical stops to determine whether a connection between the valve motor and the valves has become degraded. The method can detect degradation in both the opening and closing direction, as well as in multi-valve systems, such as used on internal combustion engines.

Abstract: An intake system for an internal combustion engine in which the inflow characteristic of a mixture of gas is varied by a partition wall provided replaceably in an intake port opening, whereby the output characteristic of the internal combustion engine is regulated to a desired condition, and a vehicle having appropriate operating characteristics is provided. A replaceable partition wall A is mounted in an intake port opening 1a of an internal combustion engine. The partition wall A is composed of a plate P that differs in length as compared to other plates. The plate P is inserted into an upper-lower pair of grooves provided in the intake port opening 1a, whereby the plate P is replaceably mounted, and the inflow characteristic of a mixture of gas sucked in through the intake port opening 1a is varied by replacement of the plate P thus mounted, whereby the output characteristic of the internal combustion engine is regulated to a desired condition.

Abstract: An intake manifolding for an internal combustion engine in which the swirl of at least one intake charge flowing into a combustion chamber through at least one intake port opening is variable, the intake port opening being controlled by an intake valve and at least one intake valve comprising at least two intake flow paths formed by intake passages that are completely independent of one another, said flow paths rejoining in the region of the valve chamber, at least one of the intake passages being configured as a primary passage and at least one intake passage as a secondary passage, the flow through the secondary passage being variable by means of a control facility and the secondary passage being configured as a neutral or tangential passage, the primary passage being configured as a tangential passage defining a flow stalling edge at the intersection between a first entrance cross-section and the intake port opening.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes an intake port leading to an engine cylinder. The intake port is divided into first and second passage section by a partition extending in the intake port in a longitudinal direction of the intake port. A gas motion control valve is arranged to open and close an upstream end of the second passage section. A connection passage connects an upstream end portion of the second passage section to the first passage section.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine, including a partition extending in a longitudinal direction of an intake port so as to divide an inside region of the intake port into a first passage and a second passage, and a gas motion control valve disposed at a downstream end of an intake manifold and adjacent to an upstream end of the partition. The gas motion control valve includes a rotatable valve element and has a full-closed position where the valve element fully closes the second passage of the intake port and a full-open position where the valve element fully opens the second passage of the intake port. The valve element and the partition cooperate with each other to define an interspace between the valve element and the upstream end of the partition when the gas motion control valve is in the full-closed position.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine, including a partition dividing an intake port into a first passage and a second passage, and a gas motion control valve including a rotatable valve element disposed upstream of the partition and spaced from an upstream end thereof. The gas motion control valve has a full-closed position where the valve element prevents intake air from flowing into the second passage and a full-open position where the valve element allows the intake air to flow into the second passage. The valve element is inclined so as to guide a flow of the intake air to the first passage when the gas motion control valve is in the full-closed position. The valve element and the partition cooperate with each other to define an interspace therebetween when the gas motion control valve is in the full-closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable tumble flow-generating device, which comprises: a bulkhead for dividing an intake port into a first passage and a second passage; an opening degree control valve for selectively changing an opening degree of the first and second passages; and driving means for operating the opening angle control valve. This variable tumble flow-generating device can generate tumble flow by making air flowing through different passages while minimizing a flow resistance of air supplied into the combustion chamber, and which has a simple structure so that a limitation in its installation space in relation with other parts can be avoid. Also, the variable tumble flow-generating device is manufactured by adding only a structure where the bulkhead is previously assembled with the intake port core of the prior art. For this reason, this is a simple structure and thus is manufactured at inexpensive costs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder head (1) for an internal combustion engine with at least one inlet channel (3), which generates a swirling flow (S) in the combustion chamber (2), preferably curved in the direction of the swirling flow (S) with an external wall region (3a) and an internal wall region (3b) relative to the swirling flow (S). A valve seat ring (4) is arranged in the region of the opening (9) of the inlet channel (3) into the combustion chamber (2). According to the invention, a strong swirling flow (S) without significant reduction of the flow cross-section of the inlet channel (3) may be achieved whilst keeping the mechanical loading on the cylinder head to a minimum, whereby the external wall region (3a), in the region of the valve seat ring (4), is at least partly formed by a projection (11) of the cylinder head (1) within an internal surface (4a) of the valve seat ring (4), whereby the internal surface (4a) of the valve seat ring (4) extends beyond said projection (11).

Abstract: To provide an internal combustion engine that can generate a strong swirl by increasing the amount of intake air for generating the swirl in a simple structure. In the internal combustion engine provided with a cylinder head formed with an air intake port having first and second ports, when a second intake valve for opening and closing the second port is brought into a halted state by a valve halting mechanism, a swirl is generated by intake air flowing through the first port in a combustion chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intake manifolding for an internal combustion engine in which the swirl of at least one intake charge flowing into a combustion chamber through at least one intake port opening is variable, the intake port opening being controlled by an intake valve and at least one intake valve comprising at least two intake flow paths formed by intake passages that are completely independent of one another, said flow paths rejoining in the region of the valve chamber, at least one of the intake passages being configured as a primary passage and at least one intake passage as a secondary passage, the flow through the secondary passage being variable by means of a control facility and the secondary passage being configured as a neutral or tangential passage.

Abstract: In an intake system for an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head with at least one inlet duct per cylinder, an essentially flat control flap is supported in the inlet duct on a pivot shaft pivotally about an axis which is disposed in spaced relationship upstream from the control flap by way of side support arms such that, in an open position, the control flap rests against a wall portion of the inlet duct from where it can be swiveled into the intake duct into a flow directing turbulence generating position.

Abstract: A cylinder head of an internal combustion engine comprises a structure cast in metal, the structure defining therein an intake port and having a side wall surface from which an upstream end of the intake port is exposed to the outside; and a partition plate of metal installed in the intake port to divide the same into two parallel intake conduits, the partition plate having lateral edges which are embedded in an inner wall of the intake port. The partition plate has an upstream edge which includes a major straight portion and two projected end portions which are provided on both ends of the major straight portion respectively, and the major straight portion is positioned inside relative to the side wall surface and the two projected end portions have upstream edges which are embedded in the inner wall of the intake port and machined to be flush with the side wall surface.

Abstract: An intake system for an internal combustion engine in which the inflow characteristic of a mixture of gas is varied by a partition wall provided replaceably in an intake port opening, whereby the output characteristic of the internal combustion engine is regulated to a desired condition, and a vehicle having appropriate operating characteristics is provided. A replaceable partition wall A is mounted in an intake port opening 1a of an internal combustion engine. The partition wall A is composed of a plate P that differs in length as compared to other plates. The plate P is inserted into an upper-lower pair of grooves provided in the intake port opening 1a, whereby the plate P is replaceably mounted, and the inflow characteristic of a mixture of gas sucked in through the intake port opening 1a is varied by replacement of the plate P thus mounted, whereby the output characteristic of the internal combustion engine is regulated to a desired condition.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes an intake port leading to an engine cylinder. The intake port is divided into first and second passage section by a partition extending in the intake port in a longitudinal direction of the intake port. A gas motion control valve is arranged to open and close an upstream end of the second passage section. A connection passage connects an upstream end portion of the second passage section to the first passage section.

Abstract: An intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes an intake port having therein first and second regions extending longitudinally of the intake port. There is further provided a recirculating section defining an intake recirculation passage to recirculate part of intake air from the second region in the intake port to an upstream portion in the intake port to strengthen an intake air stream in the first region of the intake port.

Abstract: An inlet conduit is provided for a valve-controlled internal combustion engine, and also provided is a method for producing a flow deflection edge in an inlet conduit. In the region where the supply passage portion and the valve end passage portion of the inlet conduit meet, a cylindrical rod is guided through the cylinder head of the internal combustion engine. Portions of the peripheral surface of the rod form portions of the passage wall of the inlet conduit.

Abstract: A multiple intake valve engine has a first intake port (1) and second intake port (2). The first intake port (1) has an outlet (7), and the second intake port (2) has an outlet (8). The first intake port (1) is provided upstream of the second intake port (2) with respect to a swirl (S) generated in a respective cylinder (3) of the engine. A near-outlet part (16) of the first intake port (1) is directed toward an area (A) between the second intake port outlet (8) and a cylinder inner wall (12a) located on the upstream side of this outlet (8) in the direction of the axis (Cp) of the second intake port (2). A powerful swirl (S) is generated under all circumstances, and the swirl (S) is strengthened without sacrificing an amount of intake air.

Abstract: In an intake system for an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head with at least one inlet duct per cylinder, an essentially flat control flap is supported in the inlet duct on a pivot shaft pivotally about an axis which is disposed in spaced relationship upstream from the control flap by way of side support arms such that, in an open position, the control flap rests against a wall portion of the inlet duct from where it can be swiveled into the intake duct into a flow directing turbulence generating position.

Abstract: A cylinder head assembly including a cylinder head with an intake port and a pivot valve disposed within the intake port. The valve is pivotally connected to the intake port such that airflow urges the valve to an open position. The valve also includes a structure for urging the valve toward a closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intake port configuration (1) for an internal combustion engine, where the swirl (D) of at least one intake flow entering the combustion chamber via an intake port controlled by an intake valve (5) can be varied, two or more flow paths being associated with at least one intake port, which paths join in the valve region (4), and the flow rate (Q) in at least one of the two flow paths being variable by means of a control element (9), and the two flow paths being constituted by two completely separate intake passages, i.e., a primary passage (2) and a secondary passage (3), said primary passage (2) having a helical form. In order to obtain a high flow rate (Q) at a high swirl level in addition to a wide range over which the swirl D may be varied, it is proposed that the intake valve axis (5a) should intersect or be tangent to the secondary passage (3) at least at one point.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to restrict a part of intake flow which is apt to flow in a direction opposite to a counter swirl flow after colliding against a valve stem, and to produce an intense swirl while controlling a worsening of flow coefficient. A valve seat supporting annular stepped surface(14) is formed on an intake port outlet portion of a cylinder head (1), its inner peripheral edge is formed into a shape having an inner peripheral edge (4a) of a valve stem (4)for serving as a base circle, and a extending portion (15) projecting toward a side of a valve stem (11) is provided on a radial intake port inlet side portion. The extending portion (15) is formed into a mountain-like shape which widens from a top portion projecting toward the valve stem side to both peripheral sides and connects to the base circle at its foot ends; or into an arc-like shape; or into a trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: A slightly convex plate (1) having one or more fixed shafts (2) on either end so that it can swing back and fourth within an intake port of a cylinder head. The plate also contains one or more counter weights (3) attached to either side of said plate to keep said plate in a vertical position through the use of gravity when no vacuum is present.

Abstract: A cylinder head assembly for use in a flat head style internal combustion engine. A valve for use in the head has a cup portion above the face of the valve. The cup portion of the valve moves longitudinally in a sleeve or liner in the head of the engine.

Abstract: A combustion system for engines having at least one cylinder (10). The system may e.g. consist of an exhaust duct, an intake duct (20a), a cylinder chamber (30), a fuel injector for injecting fuel into the cylinder chamber (30), a piston (40) performing a reciprocating motion in the cylinder chamber (30), and a valve (70) for intake and one for exhaust. The intake duct (20a) is connected to the cylinder chamber (30) and said intake valve (70) is operative to open and close, respectively, the connection between the intake duct (20a) and the cylinder chamber (30). The crown (60) of the piston (40) is provided with a cavity (50), shaped so as to enhance the generation of tumbling inside the cylinder chamber (30) during the intake stroke and to contribute to the breakdown during the compression stroke inside the cylinder chamber (30).

Abstract: An inlet conduit is provided for a valve-controlled internal combustion engine, and also provided is a method for producing a flow deflection edge in an inlet conduit. In the region where the supply passage portion and the valve end passage portion of the inlet conduit meet, a cylindrical rod is guided through the cylinder head of the internal combustion engine. Portions of the peripheral surface of the rod form portions of the passage wall of the inlet conduit.

Abstract: A piston-type internal-combustion engine having at least one gas intake port (4) per cylinder, with the port discharging into the cylinder via at least one throughgoing opening (3). The port is subdivided, over at least a portion of its length, into at least two partial ports (4.1, 4.2) by at least one partitioning wall (5). The wall has a profile with a central separating portion on at least one surface being raised relative to the remaining portions of the at least one surface, to divide a flow within an associated partial port (4.1, 4.2) into two partial flow parts, which extend in the flow direction.

Abstract: An entire peripheral surface of a port bent portion (5) of a direct intake port (2) has a peripheral side surface portion (11) close to a cylinder axis (10). The peripheral side surface portion (11) provides a projection (12) for deviating intake air current (A) from the peripheral side surface portion (11) toward an opposite peripheral side surface portion (13). Further, the bent portion (5) has a peripheral side surface portion (14) close to an upper end surface (9) of a cylinder chamber (8), which provides a projection (15) for deviating the intake air current (A). This projection (15) turns a direction of the intake air current (A) from a peripheral side surface portion (14) close to the upper end surface (9) of the cylinder chamber (8) toward an opposite peripheral side surface portion (16).

Abstract: An internal combustion engine that is comprised of a combustion chamber formed by a cylinder bore closed at one end by a cylinder head and by a piston reciprocating in the cylinder bore. At least one intake passage serves the combustion chamber through an intake port valved by an intake valve. A throttle valve is provided in the intake passage upstream of the intake port and is movable between an opened, full throttle position and a closed, idle position for controlling the flow through the intake passage into the combustion chamber. At least one exhaust passage serves the combustion chamber through an exhaust port. An exhaust valve controls the flow through the exhaust port. Valve actuating means are provided for operating the intake valve and the exhaust valve between their open and closed positions.

Abstract: An improved porting and cylinder head arrangement for a multi-valve overhead valve internal combustion engine. The porting arrangement in the cylinder head permits the use of two separate and relatively large intake passages beneath which a fuel injector can be conveniently positioned without obstruction of the shape or configuration of these intake passages. A separate control valve body is fixed to the cylinder head for controlling the flow through the intake passages independently of each other while providing a common intake that can be valved by a single throttle valve.

Abstract: A cylinder head has an intake port with an intake valve for selectively closing the intake port at an end thereof at an intake valve seat. The intake port has a substantially circular cross section in an area adjacent the intake valve seat. The intake port cross section transitions from the substantially circular cross-section at the intake valve seat, into a substantially oblong cross-section.