Abstract: An engine brake device including a bypass line connecting an inlet line and an exhaust line of an engine so as to guide air from the inlet line to the exhaust line, a compressor rotatably disposed in said bypass line with its output shaft being connected to a crankshaft of the engine and opening-closing device for opening said bypass line upon engine braking.

Abstract: A valve control device for a cam-shaft controlled exhaust valve of a cylinder of a motor vehicle internal combustion engine with an exhaust cutoff brake wherein an actuator closes a throttle valve in the exhaust of the cylinder to initiate a braking operation, characterized in that a hydraulic valve clearance compensation element is arranged between the cam-shaft and the exhaust valve whereby an adjusting piston is guided in a cylindrical body and is loaded by a return spring and a control element is provided to retain the adjusting piston relative to cylindrical body during braking in the adjusted position respectively reached at the beginning of the braking operation wherein the control element acts upon the hydraulic valve clearance compensation element during braking operation with a force which exceeds or at least corresponds to the force of the return spring of the hydraulic valve clearance compensation element and counteracts the latter.

Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus for retarding an engine. There is a mechanism, such as a master and slave cylinder arrangement, for cracking open each exhaust valve of each cylinder of the engine near top dead center of each compression stroke. There is also provision for increasing the pressure of gases in the exhaust manifold sufficiently to open exhaust valves of other cylinders on the intake stroke after each exhaust valve on the compression stroke is so opened. The provision for increasing the pressure of gases in the exhaust manifold may include retarding timing of the cracking open of the exhaust valves on the compression stroke and a valve or other device for restricting a flow of exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold.

Abstract: A sliding exhaust brake system installed on a large-sized vehicle. The system comprises a reciprocating piston rod, an auxiliary valve member fixed to the rod, and a main valve member. The auxiliary valve member makes a sliding contact with the bottom wall of the main valve member. At least one holes extends through the auxiliary valve member. The main valve member is provided with plural exhaust pressure-adjusting holes. When the exhaust passage of the brake system is closed off, the auxiliary valve member closes all the exhaust pressure-adjusting holes.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a valve actuator which is to be used with a slide exhaust brake system. The valve actuator includes a cylinder casing which is constructed of: a shortened cyclinder body having a length substantially equal to the sliding distance of a piston member fitted therein; and a cylindrical wall fixed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the cylinder body such that the cylinder body has its lower end merging around its circumference into the circumference of the upper end of the cylindrical wall. The heat to be transferred from the exhaust brake system to the actuator is effectively reduced by a thermal impulse at the fixing portion between the cylinder body and the cylindrical wall to exert less thermal influences upon the packing of the piston member.

Abstract: A diesel engine exhaust particulate trap and regeneration system for trapping of particulates in the engine gases and periodic burning thereof is disclosed. Collected particulates are burned in the trap by increasing the trap temperature utilizing a backpressure valve in the exhaust gas line. A microprocessor, which receives engine operating parameters via sensors, compares the sensed parameter valves to engine maps stored in its memory and opens or closes the valve via an actuator in response thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the exhaust timing of a two-cycle engine. A control valve is provided for adjusting the position of the top of the control port in the two-cycle engine as a function of the engine speed. A central processing unit receives a signal from an engine speed detector indicating the engine's operating speed. Based upon a control map, the central processing unit initiates action to adjust the position of the control valve.

Abstract: An exhaust control valve for two-stroke cycle engines is disclosed. This valve is within the exhaust passage, seals against the piston, and delays opening of the exhaust passage to the combustion chamber during the expansion stroke of the piston for a preselected number of degrees of rotation of the crankshaft while permitting full opening of the exhaust port during the scavenging cycle. Also disclosed are means for modifying opening of the exhaust valve at high engine speeds to improve scavenging.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a slide type exhaust brake system. In this system, a plate valve member having an exhaust pressure regulating port extending through its surface is fitted in an exhaust brake body housing having a valve member reciprocation passage extending generally at a right angle from and communicating with an exhaust flow passage having exhaust pipe joint walls projecting at its two side end portions.

Abstract: A control valve driving device wherein a control valve is provided in an intake or an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine and means for driving this control valve in response to an operating condition of said internal combustion engine is provided. An opening angle of the control valve is operable to be changed to permit an intake or an exhaust characteristic to be changed. The control valve driving device is characterized in that the control valve can be driven only when a pressure in an intake or an exhaust pipe is at an acceptably low level.

Abstract: An exhaust timing control apparatus for two-cycle engines of the type having one or more exhaust ports extending outwardly from the cylinder. A valve body is pivotally mounted within the exhaust passage in a recess specifically provided therefore. The valve has a control surface approaching the cylinder to define an apparent upper timing edge of the exhaust port. Holes are provided through the valve body for flow to operate to inhibit the build up of carbon deposits which often inhibit the operation of the valve. An inclined surface may be formed on the surface of the valve body to facilitate the removal of carbon. Edges may also be provided on the valve body which cooperate with the walls of the recess in the exhaust passage to knock off carbon build up such that it might be conveyed through the exhaust pipe and from the system.

Abstract: A two- or four-stroke internal combustion engine is provided having individual features and combinations of features not heretofore known which provide enhanced power, efficiency and braking performance compared to known engines.

Abstract: An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine including a control circuit for generating a control signal which actuates a mechanism for moving the exhaust timing member. The control circuit controls the member such that the member is drivable in a range from a fully open position to a fully closed position responsive to certain engine conditions including engine speed and rate of change of engine speed. A self cleaning cycle is provided which drives the exhaust timing member first to one position limit and then to the other.

Abstract: The invention is applicable to an internal combustion engine of the four-stroke cycle type equipped with a compression release engine retarder capable of producing one compression release event and one bleeder retarding event in each cylinder during every two revolutions of the engine crankshaft. This is accomplished by a novel articulated rocker arm assembly including a rocker member and a latch member in which the rocker member, engaged by the exhaust pushtube, is disengaged from the latch member, which acts against the crosshead, after a compression release event has occurred, but remains engaged if a compression release event does not occur. When the latch member is disengaged from the rocker member, the exhaust valves are held in a partially open position to produce a bleeder retarding event. A trigger valve acutated by the exhaust pushtube and rocker member vents the reatarder high pressure hydraulic system to initiate the bleeder retarding event.

Abstract: Engine speed is controlled during gear change by way of both fuel supply apparatus and exhaust brake so that engine speed is equal to the rotational speed of an input shaft of a transmission coupled via a clutch to the engine. When the engine speed is higher than the rotational speed of the transmission input shaft, exhaust braking is performed to quickly reduce the engine speed thereby establishing synchronization. Then the fuel supply apparatus is controlled to reduce the amount of fuel for maintaining the decreased engine speed. On the other hand, when the engine speed is lower than the rotational speed of said transmission input shaft, only the fuel supply apparatus is controlled to increase the fuel amount. Engine braking is performed only when the clutch is in disconnected state, and therefore, vehicle speed is not decelerated due to the engine braking.

Abstract: An internal combustion piston engine having a plurality of intake valves and a plurality of exhaust valves per cylinder employs apparatus for disabling the operation of at least one exhaust valve upon decrease in speed of the engine below a predetermined level.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine having a cylinder, an exhaust port through the wall of the cylinder and an exhaust passage extending from the exhaust port with an exhaust timing control device located in the exhaust passage. The device includes a valve body which, in a first embodiment, is pivotally mounted in the exhaust passage and extends to the exhaust port. In a second embodiment, the valve body is fixed at one end and operates as a flexible resilient member to acheive variation in timing control. Each valve body is biased against a cam mechanism which may be rotated to actuate the valve body for controlling exhaust timing. The cam also provides a sealing mechanism between the valve body and the upper surface of the exhaust passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust gas brake system of slide type for an improvement in construction that a coupler cover member has a space chamber defined in the inner circumference of a central opening thereof through which a piston rod of a pneumatic actuator extends, the space chamber communicating to the atmosphere, through which chamber exhaust gas from an engine liable to flow to the side of the actuator is guided to be discharged to the atmosphere.

Abstract: An exhaust apparatus for controlling the timing of exhaust operation in two-cycle engines including a pivotally mounted plate positioned in a recess in the upper surface of an exhaust passage. The plate includes a shaft bearing portion above the pivot axis of substantial strength. A plate extending from that bearing portion is reduced in thickness with a upwardly extending ridge at the outer end thereof to define a control surface and sealing mechanism for the plate. The cooperation between the exhaust port and the end of the valve body may be arranged for maximum sealing and maximum wall thickness of the surrounding port.

Abstract: An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine includes a control circuit for generating a control signal which actuates a mechanism for moving the exhaust timing member. The control circuit controls the member such that the member is drivable in a range from a fully open position to a fully closed position responsive to certain engine conditions including engine speed. A self cleaning cycle is provided which drives the exhaust timing member first to one position limit and then to the other. This may be performed with initial operation of the engine above a specified engine speed with the position of the exhaust timing member being independent of engine speed during cleaning.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine includes a port timing control device for varying a timing of the opening of an exhaust port. The port timing control device include a valve member having an end face curved along a cylinder, the valve member being angularly movable in a direction of the axis of the cylinder between an extended position where the valve member is extended into an exhaust passage with the end face closing an upper portion of the exhaust port and a retracted position where the valve member is retracted from the exhaust passage and fully received in a recess formed in an upper wall of the exhaust passage, with the end case opening the upper end portion of the exhaust port. The end face of the valve member is complementary in shape to an end face of the recess.

Abstract: A dynamic pressure-limiting device in an engine exhaust brake, wherein the edge surface of a butterfly disc valve in its closed position is bypassed at one point by a poppet valve bore in which is slidably arranged a poppet valve head which is resiliently urged into the closed position by a spring to provide a safety valve which responds with greater reliability when the upper dynamic pressure limit is exceeded, the response being matched to the amount the limit is exceeded, includes a narrow gap between the butterfly valve disc in its closed position and the poppet valve head in its closed position, and the characteristic of the spring rises at a ratio of spring force (N) to spring deflection (mm) of 1.5-2.5:1. Allowance is made in determining the spring characteristic for the suction effect of the flowing gas on the poppet valve head.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a valve actuator which is to be used with a slide exhaust brake system. The valve actuator includes a cylinder casing which is constructed of: a shortened cylinder body having a length substantially equal to the sliding distance of a piston member fitted therein; and a cylindrical wall fixed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the cylinder body such that the cylinder body has its lower end merging around its circumference into the circumference of the upper end of the cylindrical wall. The heat to be transferred from the exhaust brake system to the actuator is effectively reduced by a thermal impulse at the fixing portion between the cylinder body and the cylindrical wall to exert less thermal influences upon the packing of the piston member.

Abstract: A part of an exhaust system 1 for an internal combustion engine has a valve 2 which can be moved by means such as a vacuum actuator 3 from a fully open inoperative position to an operative position in which it restricts the exhaust passageway by a variable amount. In the operative position, resilient means such as a coil spring 8 urges the valve to close the exhaust passageway against the pressure of exhaust gases, thereby increasing the backpressure on the engine in a controlled way. This is done on start-up to reduce the warm-up time of the engine and to reduce hydrocarbon emissions. When the engine has warmed up, the actuator 3 moves the valve to its inoperative position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle running control device having a slip preventing function where a throttle opening degree of an engine is decreased upon occurrence of slip on drive wheels at starting and acceleration to prevent slip, and a running speed control function where a vehicle running speed is controlled to a target value. The control device comprises a common drive source for the above-mentioned both functions, a reduction mechanism for generating a drive output reduced discretely by driving the drive source in a predetermined direction and in a reverse direction, and link mechanism for effecting an open/close control of a throttle by the drive output. In the running speed control operation, the open/close control of the throttle is effected through the reduction mechanism and the link mechanism by intermittently controlling a driving operation of the drive source in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A sliding exhaust gas brake connected in the exhaust pipe of an engine in a motor vehicle. It includes a housing having a portion defining an exhaust gas passage and connected to the exhaust pipe at both ends thereof and a portion connected to the exhaust gas passage substantially at right angles thereto and defining a chamber in which a valve member is slidably disposed. A valve actuator has one end connected to a housing wall defining the end of the chamber. The actuator includes a piston and a piston rod extending into the housing through the housing wall and having one end on which the valve member is supported. A partition is provided in the housing for dividing the chamber into a first portion in which the valve member is slidably disposed and a second portion into which the piston rod extends. The partition has an opening aligned with the exhaust gas passage. The opening has an edge defining a valve seat on which the valve member rests when closing the exhaust gas passage.

Abstract: A supercharged multi-cylinder four-cycle diesel engine, in which under partial load operation some cylinders operate as engine while the other cylinders operate as compressor supplying precompressed air which serves for improving the supercharging of the cylinders operating as engine; at least one additional valve is provided in each cylinder head of the cylinders operating as compressor which is to be actuated independently of the gas-exchange valves for engine operation and which controls an additional gas conduction channel that is connected by way of at least one line with the charging air--and/or the exhaust gas line of the cylinders operating as compressor.

Abstract: An exhaust brake control system includes an input switch for commanding actuation of an exhaust brake, a throttle sensor for sensing that an accelerator pedal has been depressed in excess of a predetermined angle, a control unit for outputting a control signal in dependence upon output signals from the input switch and throttle sensor, and a valve means for opening and closing an exhaust passageway in dependence upon a control signal produced by the control unit. The control unit includes a shift sensor for sensing at least an L-range shift of an automatic transmission, and a servo hydraulic pressure sensor for sensing servo hydraulic pressure that actuates a servo piston for establishing 1st speed range.

Abstract: A slidable gate assembly is to be mounted on an exhaust brake having a housing with aligned inlet and outlet apertures to allow the passage of exhaust gas through the housing. The flow of exhaust gas is controlled by a slidable valve gate forming part of the slidable gate assembly and having an exhaust gas relief passage therethrough. The valve gate is mounted on one end of the piston rod and at that same end there is provided a closure device for opening and closing the exhaust gas relief passage in the valve gate. A biasing force applied through the piston rod, preferably by a coil spring, biases the closure device towards a closed condition of the exhaust gas relief passage. The piston rod is movable relative to the valve gate to open the exhaust gas relief passage through the valve gate in dependance upon the force applied by the biasing spring. The closure device is forced to an open condition by the pressure of exhaust gas applied through the exhaust gas relief passage to the closure device.

Abstract: An exhaust control system for use in an internal combustion engine for controlling the flow of exhaust gases discharged from the engine to the atmosphere. The apparatus determines a first condition representing the engine speed being higher than a predetermined value, a second condition representing the transmission being not in neutral, and a third condition representing the throttle valve being not at or near its closed position. A control circuit generates a command signal only upon simultaneous occurrence of the first, second and third conditions. The apparatus includes a device responsive to the command signal from the control circuit for increasing the effective area of the exhaust passage.

Abstract: In a four-stroke internal combustion engine for driving a motor vehicle, a throttle flap holding back the exhaust gases during vehicle braking is arranged in the outlet channel. Each of the outlet valves controlled by a cam shaft via rockers has assigned to it a limiting device by means of which the stroke of the outlet valves is limited during braking to an amount which prevents the outlet valves from closing. To increase the engine braking power in an internal combustion engine of this type, the stroke of the outlet valves is limited to an amount at which the opened outlet valves achieve a braking effect, and there is a directional valve which is adjustable as a function of the brake-pedal travel and by means of which the throttle flap and the limiting devices can be actuated.

Abstract: A control device for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, the engine including a throttle valve, an exhaust valve, and a spark timing device, the control device comprising a first linkage adapted to be operatively connected to the throttle valve, a second linkage adapted to be operatively connected to the exhaust valve, a third linkage adapted to be operatively connected to the spark timing device, and a control linkage interconnecting the first, second, and third linkages for providing coordinated control of the throttle valve, the exhaust valve, and the spark timing device.

Abstract: An exhaust brake system for internal combustion engines includes an exhaust valve within the exhaust duct which is closed or opened for the braking of a vehicle during engine operation by means of an engine brake valve. A magnetic valve is arranged within the control duct and is controlled by an electrical circuit connected to a terminal of the ignition switch and to the positive terminal of the generator in such a manner that the exhaust valves are closed during the starting of the engine and when the engine is idling. The formation of white exhaust smoke during cold starting of the engine and the formation of blue exhaust smoke during idling of the engine is decreased.

Abstract: An exhaust braking system used with an internal combustion engine has an inlet valve an exhaust valve, an exhaust brake connected in an exhaust system connected with the exhaust valve, and an actuator connected in a fluid circuit with the exhaust brake. The exhaust brake is closed to retard the rotational speed of the engine and an induction valve connected in an induction passage to the inlet valve and in the fluid circuit with the exhaust brake is also operated to facilitate engine speed retardation. Timing apparatus is connected with the induction valve and exhaust brake to ensure the exhaust brake is closed no later than the closing of the induction valve, while a non-return valve is connected in the induction passage to facilitating an increase in pressure within a piston cylinder of the engine and hence increase the engine retardation. A pressure sensitive device connected in the induction passage or exhaust system controls the maximum pressure of the braking system.

Abstract: An exhaust brake apparatus of sliding type is provided including a main valve which is adapted to open or close an exhaust gas passage. The main valve is formed with a vent hole which provides a communication thereacross through the exhaust gas passage. A sub-valve which operates to open or close the vent hole is connected through an operating rod to an actuator. When the exhaust gas passage is to be closed, the sub-valve is caused to close the vent hole before the main valve is operated while when the exhaust gas passage is to be opened, the sub-valve is moved out of its position closing the vent hole before the main valve is operated. In accordance with the invention, the main valve is formed with a plurality of vent holes, which are individually opened or closed by a plurality of sub-valves mounted on the operating rod. In this manner, an increased area of flow path through the vent holes is achieved without increasing the stroke of the operating rod or increasing the size of the sub-valves.

Abstract: An engine air intake shut-off valve utilizing a loose-fitting gate member is disclosed. The shut-off valve is of the sliding gate type in which a gate member is reciprocable between an open and a closed position. The gate member is dimensioned smaller than the interior of the valve housing to provide a clearance for smooth operation after dirt has accumulated in the housing. The gate member is loosely connected to a reciprocating cylinder which permits the gate member to move along the direction of air flow to seat against either of two opposed seating surfaces in the valve housing.

Abstract: An improved compression release engine braking system is provided for internal combustion engines having two exhaust valves associated with each cylinder. The slave piston of the compression release brake is relocated so as to register with one of the two exhaust valves and the crosshead assembly is modified so that actuation of the exhaust valve rocker arms will open both exhaust valves in the normal manner during the fueling mode of engine operation while the slave piston of the compression release brake will open only one of the exhaust valves during the engine braking mode of engine operation.

Abstract: An apparatus is proposed for controlling the exhaust recirculation rate in an internal combustion engine, in particular an engine with auto-ignition, which includes preferably one mixture valve in the area of the discharge opening of the exhaust recirculation line and which is characterized in that the control is accomplished via the mixture valve position ahead of the inlet valves in accordance with the concentration of at least one component of the air-exhaust gas mixture and/or at least one component of the exhaust gas. Thus it is possible to operate the engine with a relatively emission-free exhaust. An exhaust gas reservoir is further provided, with which peaks in the exhaust gas concentration due to a dynamic driving mode can be intercepted. Finally, it is also proposed that the exhaust recirculation be realized solely via a pressure, which can be controlled in open-loop or closed-loop fashion, in the exhaust line by means of a valve.

Abstract: The invention provides an automatic exhaust brake valve unit having a hollow body with an exhaust gas passage extending therethrough and a valve closure member movable in the hollow body between a closed position in which it closes the passage, and an open position in which it leaves the passage clear, the hollow body having an open end face closed by a removable plate so that the valve closure member can be removed through that end face. Such a valve unit is usable to control exhaust gas flow in either direction through the exhaust gas passage when connected in an exhaust system of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: In a two-stroke cycle internal combustion engine, cylinder structure has an inside peripheral surface which defines a cylinder bore and is formed with an exhaust port, which has an axial extent along the axis of said cylinder bore and communicates with said exhaust system. A piston is axially reciprocable in said cylinder bore and adapted to open and close said port. A restricting member is mounted in said cylinder structure adjacent to said port and adjustable between a full-flow position, in which said restricting member exposes said exhaust port throughout its axial extent, and a restricting position, in which said restricting member restricts the axial extent of said exhaust port. A positioning drive is operatively connected to said restricting member and operable to adjust said restricting member between said full-flow and restricting positions. The positioning drive is adapted to be controlled in dependence on the exhaust gas pressure in said exhaust gas system.

Abstract: A two stroke engine having an exhaust port formed in the cylinder wall. At the upper portion of the exhaust port, there is provided a rotary type exhaust timing control valve which is adapted to be rotatably actuated to control the exhaust timing in accordance with the engine speed. The control valve is interconnected with the engine starting mechanism so that the control valve is forcedly driven by the starting mechanism to thereby eliminate valve seizure.

Abstract: A control system for a mixture-compressing internal combustion engine with a throttle flap valve disposed in an intake manifold and an idle channel bypassing the throttle flap valve. An additional channel, terminating downstream of the idle channel in the intake manifold, with the additional channel merely forming an air channel. A valve is provided for controlling a communication between the additional channel and the intake manifold. The valve is connected with a diaphragm a back surface of which is adapted to be exposed to the intake manifold vacuum through a line connected to the intake manifold. A three/two-way on-off valve, influenced by a control device, is disposed in the line connected to the intake manifold. The on-off valve is adapted to vent the backside of the diaphragm when the intake manifold vacuum is above an idle value during a coasting of the engine so as to enable air to be introduced into the intake manifold through the additional channel.

Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine comprising at least one cylinder having a port and a piston which is reciprocable to open and close said port, the effective axial extent of said port is adapted to be reduced by a restricting member, which is movably mounted adjacent to a flow passage which adjoins said port. The restricting member has a restricting edge and is movable to a restricting position in which said restricting edge is substantially flush with the peripheral surface of the cylinder bore. The restricting member defines the exhaust passage on one side thereof adjacent to the exhaust port. In order to improve the cooling of the cylinder and the exhaust gas flow, the restricting member constitutes a hinged member, which is pivoted on an axis at that end which is opposite to the restricting edge.

Abstract: A two stroke engine having an exhaust port formed in the cylinder wall. At the upper portion of the exhaust port, there is provided a rotary type exhaust timing control valve which is adapted to be actuated by an electric servomotor to control the exhaust timing in accordance with the engine speed. A control circuit is provided for controlling a power supply to the servomotor in accordance with the engine speed and the position of the valve. A timer switch is provided for providing a power supply to the control circuit for a certain time after the engine ignition switch is turned off so that the valve is moved to the retracted position after the engine is stopped. As the valve is thus moved to the retracted position, carbon deposits on the valve is scraped off by a scraping edge formed in the cylinder.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine having a retarder and a heat exchanger which re-cools the retarder oil, with cooling air being supplied to the heat exchanger during the braking operation. The internal combustion engine is provided with an exhaust conduit in which is arranged a blocking device for closing off the exhaust conduit during the braking operation, with the thus retained gas flow being utilized for conveying the cooling-air flow to the retarder oil heat exchanger.

Abstract: A two stroke engine having an exhaust port formed in the cylinder wall. At the upper portion of the exhaust port, there is provided a rotary type exhaust timing control valve which is adapted to be actuated by a centrifugal governor device to control the exhaust timing in accordance with the engine speed. The centrifugal governor device has a governor shaft which extends coaxially with the engine crankshaft and directly connected at one end with the adjacent end of the crankshaft. At the other end, the crankshaft is provided with a magneto device so that the magneto does not have any magnetic influence on the centrifugal governor device.

Abstract: An exhaust timing control device for a two-cycle internal combustion engine, in which a valve member functioning as the upper edge of an exhaust port that opens into the inner circumference of a cylinder is disposed in the upper wall of an exhaust passage from said exhaust port. A valve hole having an elongated cross-section is opened in the wall of the exhaust passage in the vicinity of the exhaust port, and is formed at an inclination with respect to the axis of said cylinder. The valve member is arranged slidably in said valve hole so that it can be retracted into said valve hole until the leading end portion thereof becomes substantially coextensive with the inner wall surface of said exhaust passage.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with a carburetor control device, a throttle valve of the carburetor is arranged in the intake port which is defined by the cylinder block of the engine and a control linkage is established between the crankshaft and the throttle valve in order to control the speed of the throttle valve in accordance with a set value. The connection linkage is arranged in the interior of the crankcase and extends completely within the cylinder block and the crankcase interior.

Abstract: A braking device for a four-cycle engine of a vehicle, particularly for an internal combustion Diesel engine, with a motor brake adjustment member which is connected with a shutoff element in the exhaust conduit and with a control element in a pressure conduit. Pressure cylinders are associated with the exhaust valves and are connected to the pressure conduit after the control element. Compensating pistons are respectively connected with the valve shafts and are subjected to pressure in the pressure cylinders for closing the exhaust valves. The motor brake adjustment member has a first adjustment range for actuating the shutoff element, and a second adjustment range for actuating the control element.

Abstract: An improved air intake arrangement for Diesel engine in which an intake air shutter valve is provided in an intake air passage of the engine for closing the intake air passage when the degree of depression of an accelerator pedal is small, especially in engine idling and speed retardation, i.e. during non-load period, so as to reduce engine vibrations and noises during light-load operation by throttling the intake air passage or reducing the substantial effective passage area, and also deterioration of combustion is prevented by reducing throttling effect of the intake air shutter valve or increasing the passage area during cold period of the engine, while braking effect of an exhaust brake is maintained also by reducing throttling effect of the shutter valve or increasing the passage area.