Abstract: A valve system for internal combustion engines that is controlled by a camshaft is a potential source of engine damage if the timing thereof is disrupted (e.g. when the timing belts rupture). Furthermore, valves in combination with the camshaft and the timing chain contribute to noise and vibrations during operation. The production costs can be high. Thus, the engine is positioned higher and is heavier. Thus, there is proposed a valve mechanism composed of a plurality of gas exchange valves that revolve slowly about the cylinder wall. Each rotary valve is controlled separately and has symmetrical openings. The number of openings in the rotary valve corresponds to the number of working cycles per revolution. Since each rotary valve is driven separately and as a result of the size of the openings in the valve, it is possible to obtain different phase shifts, valve overlaps and opening times.

Abstract: A rotary valve internal combustion engine has a piston connected to a crankshaft and reciprocatable in a cylinder, a combustion chamber being defined in part by the piston, and a rotary valve rotatable in a valve housing fixed relative to the cylinder, the rotary valve having a valve body containing a volume defining, in part, the combustion chamber and further having a port giving, during rotation of the valve, fluid communication successively to and from the combustion chamber via inlet and exhaust ports.

Abstract: An engine has a stationary first body portion with one or more surfaces that define a portion of a fluid flow path through the engine. The stationary first body portion has a substantially cylindrical outer surface. A first piston assembly is configured to reciprocate relative to the stationary first body portion and to accommodate one or more second piston assemblies reciprocating inside and relative to the first piston assembly. The first piston assembly has an extension portion. The extension portion has a substantially cylindrical inner surface that defines a space to receive the stationary first body portion. One or more sealing elements are between the substantially cylindrical outer surface of the stationary first body portion and the extension portion of the first piston assembly.

Abstract: A drive train for the sleeve of a sleeve valve engine has a pair of drives imparting compound motion to the sleeve which gives improved port opening and closing. One drive uses a engine driven first gear to give eccentric motion to the sleeve by a cam and follower. The other drive uses an engine driven second gear to give a small simultaneous rotation to the sleeve by an eccentric pin during a split sleeve. One drive allows axial response without preventing rotational response from the other drive. The sleeve path allows tall narrow ports which allow the piston rings to be nearer the piston crown and this reduces emissions.

Abstract: An engine includes an engine casing and a first piston configured to reciprocate relative to the engine casing. The first piston has a wall that defines a substantially cylindrical chamber. One or more second pistons are configured to reciprocate inside the substantially cylindrical chamber. A combustion chamber intake port and a combustion chamber exhaust port extend through the wall. A shutter is outside the wall and is movable between a first position substantially blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber exhaust port but not blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber intake port and a second position substantially blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber intake port but not blocking flow through the combustion chamber exhaust port. An actuator causes the shutter to move between the first position and the second position in response to the first piston reciprocating relative to the engine casing.

Abstract: The invention is a rotary throttle valve carburetor that minimizes frictional drag on the airflow through the air intake passage. This is accomplished by providing bearing shafts at both ends of the rotary throttle valve body upon which are mounted ball bearings such that upon assembly of the rotary throttle valve body to the carburetor body housing, friction free rotation is established as the rotary throttle valve body is rotated by an accelerator cable from idle to full throttle position. The rotary valve carburetor also features a rotary throttle valve body assembly which by the use of end caps mounted to the rotary throttle valve body provides the ability to vary the venturi effect within the air intake passage by exchanging the rotary throttle valve body assembly and associated end caps with a different face angle so as to create a different venturi effect by the air passing through the air intake passage of the carburetor body housing.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a rotary valve apparatus for internal combustion engines having a cylindrical outer casing, an inlet port and an outlet port on an outer wall thereof. The cylindrical outer casing having a bottom opening and dimensioned and configured to be secured over an engine cylinder. An inner rotor having a shaft with a first end and a second end, and a lower circular member at the second end. The first end having a plurality of vertical splines and the lower circular member having a cutout portion, a circular end cap having an inlet port and an outlet port disposed within the bottom opening of the outer casing. The inner rotor rotatably mounted on the circular end cap wherein the cutout portion can align with the inlet port or the outlet port and a gear assembly rotating the inner rotor.

Abstract: Multi-section sleeve valves for internal combustion engines for improved aspiration. An open connecting rod section is separated from an internal, tubular passageway by a closed wall. A port section proximate the wall defines valve ports. A midsection borders the port section, and an open section adjacent the midsection is in fluid flow communication with the tubular passageway. The lower-diameter midsection forms a relief annulus between the valve and the tunnel or sleeve in which the valve is disposed. Fluid flow occurs through the valve interior and through ports dynamically positioned above the compression cylinder, proximate aligned sleeve and head ports. Sleeve ports are separated by bridges that maintain valve rings in compression during reciprocation to prevent damage. High pressure gas is confined between axially spaced apart, stepped sealing rings that prevent gases from flowing axially about the valve exterior.

Abstract: A sleeve valve assembly. The assembly includes a valve seat, a sleeve valve and an oil path-defining piece. The sleeve valve includes a distal end with a cavity. The distal end contacts the valve seat when the sleeve valve is located in a closed position. The oil path-defining piece includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a plurality of cooling passages. The flange of the sleeve valve is slidably in contact with the oil path-defining piece such that cooling fluid travelling into the inlet port and through the cooling passages enters into the cavity before exiting out the exit port.

Abstract: The invention provides a 2-stroke internal combustion engine comprising two opposed cylinders, each cylinder housing two opposed pistons and having at least one exhaust port and at least one intake port, and a crankshaft having asymmetrically arranged journals and scotch-yoke mechanisms for driving the journals from the pistons. The pistons in each cylinder operate to open its exhaust port or ports before its intake port or ports and to close its exhaust port or ports before its intake port or ports.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided. Facing pistons eliminate a cylinder head, thereby reducing heat losses through a cylinder head. Facing pistons also halve the stroke that would be required for one piston to provide the same compression ratio, and the engine can thus be run at higher revolutions per minute and produce more power. An internal sleeve valve is provided for space and other considerations. A combustion chamber size-varying mechanism allows for adjustment of the minimum size of an internal volume to increase efficiency at partial-power operation. Variable intake valve operation is used to control engine power.

Abstract: The Cylindrical Valve System is a more efficient method of allowing Intake and Exhaust to occur in an internal combustion engine or similar device. It removes the restrictive camshaft, valves and valve springs and substitutes two highly efficient tubes spinning on roller bearings. Try to imagine turning a camshaft and overcoming the restriction of the valve springs, it is impossible. However, with the Cylindrical Valve System it is easily accomplished by hand.

Abstract: Rotary valve system for controlling communication with a port in an internal combustion engine which, in one disclosed embodiment, has a crankshaft, compression and expansion pistons connected to the crankshaft for reciprocating movement within compression and expansion chambers, a combustion chamber in which air from the compression chamber is combined with fuel and burned to produce an increased gas volume.

Abstract: Rotary valve system for controlling communication with a port in an internal combustion engine which, in one disclosed embodiment, has a crankshaft, compression and expansion pistons connected to the crankshaft for reciprocating movement within compression and expansion chambers, a combustion chamber in which air from the compression chamber is combined with fuel and burned to produce an increased gas volume.

Abstract: Rotary valve system for controlling communication with a port in an internal combustion engine which, in one disclosed embodiment, has a crankshaft, compression and expansion pistons connected to the crankshaft for reciprocating movement within compression and expansion chambers, a combustion chamber in which air from the compression chamber is combined with fuel and burned to produce an increased gas volume.

Abstract: The HELI-SHAFT intake exhaust manifold system is comprised of a shaft with two helical and parallel runners cutout around its length. Surrounding the shaft is a sleeve of the same length to enclose and separate the two runners. The intake runner has an opening at the front end of the shaft to provide an inlet for the air/fuel mixture to enter from the intake plenum. Exhaust gases exit the rear of the shaft through the exhaust opening; thus allowing the air/fuel mixture and exhaust gases to travel through the sleeved shaft following the runners in a parallel path. The shaft also provides locations for spark plugs to be inserted. The sleeve contains port openings located over each intake and exhaust runner positioned to provide alignment during rotation with individual combustion chambers aligned in a row matching both the firing order and cycle timing of the engine.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic face seal 100 for sealing between the cylinder head 300 and rotating sleeve 200 of a rotating liner engine. The face of the face seal provides a sealing zone 130 for maintaining a lubricant layer of about 2 micrometers between the face seal and the sleeve; and a loading zone 132. The loading zone includes hydrodynamic lift features such as inclined pads 150 or recessed step pads 152. Oil is supplied to annular oil supply passage 142 between the sealing zone and the loading zone, and flows from the annular oil supply passage to radial passages 144 located between the step pads. A spring pre-load is provided to the seal. An outer secondary seal 190 is provided to contain the lubricant. One or more inner secondary seals is provided to contain lubricant and combustion gases. Spiral oil pumping grooves may be provided.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine including an engine block, a power cylinder mounted for revolving within the block and having a reciprocating, non-rotating piston which includes drive pins cooperating with and driving the power cylinder. A cam cylinder cooperates with the power cylinder and each includes ports in the sides thereof which periodically align with each other for forming intake and exhausts ports.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided including at least one cylinder having a conventional valvetrain. The valvetrain consists of at least one camshaft, at least one intake poppet valve per cylinder activated by the camshaft and at least one exhaust valve per cylinder activated by the camshaft as well. Rotably disposed within the engine block is a rotatable cylinder liner which is supported from the block with at least two journal bearings. A piston is mounted in each liner for reciprocating movement therein. A connecting rod connects each piston to a crankshaft converting the reciprocating motion to crank rotation. The sleeve rotates with the objective of improving the lubrication conditions of the piston rings and piston. The reduction in friction coefficient between the piston rings and liner at certain portions of the cycle will result in significant frictional benefits.

Abstract: An improved internal combustion piston engine that utilizes, in combination at least one poppet valve 52 of known type and a sleeve valve 5 to affect the functions of intake and exhaust gas flow. The resulting gross increase in valve area and volumetric efficiency enables the engine to produce high specific power without large valve opening durations or valve overlap and the resultant undesirable increase in low speed pollution and torque reduction. One embodiment of this invention will use the at least one poppet valve 52 as an intake valve, and the sleeve valve 5 as an exhaust valve. Another embodiment of this invention will use the at least one poppet valve 52 as an exhaust valve, with the sleeve valve 5 performing the intake valve function. Additionally, the sleeve valve may be either constantly or intermittently or incrementally moved to open or close a port through described methods.