Abstract: A marine propulsion device including a fluid pumping device comprising a first mechanism for pumping fluid comprising a pump housing defining a recess, a movable wall which is in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume fluid pumping chamber, a fluid inlet in communication with the fluid pumping chamber, a check valve in the fluid inlet permitting fluid flow into and preventing fluid flow from the fluid pumping chamber, a fluid outlet in communication with the fluid pumping chamber, a check valve in the fluid outlet preventing fluid flow into and permitting fluid flow from the fluid outlet, a spring for moving the movable wall in one direction, a solenoid mechanism comprising a plunger connected to the movable wall and a solenoid coil for moving the plunger and the movable wall in an opposite direction against the action of the spring, and a second mechanism connected to the movable wall for pumping fluid.

Abstract: Several embodiments of separate lubricating systems for two-cycle internal combustion engines and particularly those of outboard motors. In each embodiment, the lubricating system includes a relatively large lubricant storage tank that is adapted to be carried in the hull of the associated watercraft and a relatively small lubricant delivery tank carried by the engine of the outboard motor. A pump is provided for transferring lubricant from the storage tank to the delivery tank and warning devices are incorporated to indicate when the level in each of the tanks falls below a predetermined value. Furthermore, the transfer pump is disabled upon the falling of the level of the liquid in the storage tank below a predetermined value. The pump is positioned in proximity to this storage tank and is juxtaposed and plumbed in such a way that it will not pick up foreign particles from the bottom of the tank, but will always have its inlet and outlet subject to liquid so that the pump will not run dry.

Abstract: A fluid pumping arrangement including a fluid pump including a suction port, and a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing defining a recess, and a moveable wall which is located in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume pumping chamber. The pumping device also includes a fluid inlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of fluid, a fluid outlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and communicating with the suction port, and an arrangement for effecting reciprocating movement of the moveable wall in response to alternate communication of the fluid pumping chamber with the fluid outlet and with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuated motor assembly comprising a first fluid pressure actuated motor including a first reciprocating piston driven by a pressure differential across the first reciprocating piston, and a second fluid pressure actuated motor in communication with the first fluid pressure actuated motor and including a second reciprocating piston driven by the pressure differential across the first reciprocating piston.

Abstract: A fluid driven pump comprising a pump housing defining a recess including therein a moveable wall which divides said recess into a variable volume driving chamber and a variable volume pumping chamber. The pump also includes a pressure inlet communicable with the driving chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of pressure which oscillates between an operating pressure and a pressure different from the operating pressure. The pressure inlet includes a one-way valve for permitting fluid under the operating pressure to communicate with the driving chamber to move the moveable wall in one direction when the driving chamber is in communication with the pressure inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined fuel and oil pump comprising a reciprocally movable member for pumping fuel in response to member reciprocation, a reciprocally movable element for pumping oil in response to element reciprocation, and a fluid pressure actuated motor connected to the member and to the element and responsive to a source of alternating relatively high and low pressures for effecting reciprocation of the member and the element at a frequency less than the frequency of the alternation of the relatively high and low pressures.

Abstract: This invention is a lubrication pumping means contained within one or more reciprocating rods to assure lubrication of the crankpin rod bearing and the wrist pin bearing during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine. The invention teaches a means to collect and retain a column of lubricating fluid within a longitudinal bore formed in the rod.

Abstract: A gear drive for driving accessories such as an oil pump for a two-cycle engine (10) includes a worm member (25) mounted on the crankshaft (14) of the engine. The worm member (25), formed of a low friction plastic material such as nylon impregnated with molybdenum disulfide, engages a worm gear (24) mounted on the engine (10) to drive the oil pump (21).

Abstract: This invention is a lubrication pumping means contained within one or more reciprocating rods to assure lubrication of the crankpin rod bearing and the wrist pin bearing during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine.

Abstract: This invention is a unique lubrication means contained within a hollow shank of a reciprocating rod including a valve means to maintain a supply of lubricant within the shank of the rod to assure proper lubrication of both the crankpin and wrist pin rod bearings during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A lubricating system for two-cycle crankcase compression internal combustion engines that provides adequate lubrication under all running conditions. The speed of the engine is sensed and provides a control signal to a mapping device which supplies the amount of lubricant between the maximum and minimum anticipated loads at that speed.

Abstract: A lubricating system for crankcase compression two-cycle engines embodying a positively driven oil pump. The oil pump is driven from the crankshaft by means of gears and a portion of the lubricating oil is delivered to a cavity in which these gears are located for lubricating the gears.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined fuel and oil pump comprising a reciprocally movable member for pumping fuel in response to member reciprocation, a reciprocally movable element for pumping oil in response to element reciprocation, and a fluid pressure actuated motor connected to the member and to the element and responsive to a source of alternating relatively high and low pressures for effecting reciprocation of the member and the element at a frequency less than the frequency of the alternation of the relatively high and low pressures.

Abstract: A two-stroke internal combustion engine of the type having separate fuel and oil pumps delivering their outputs for mixture prior to entering the carburetor, the oil pump having a variable output relative to the fuel pump output, and means responsive to the amplitude of the pressure wave in the engine crankcase to vary the output of the oil pump to optimize the fuel/oil ratio for the operating conditions.

Abstract: A lubricating system for a two-cycle outboard motor in which lubricant is mixed with the fuel prior to delivery to the fuel bowl of the carburetor in a chamber located externally of the carburetor. The lubricant is supplied by a relatively large storage tank to a relatively smaller delivery tank that is positioned in proximity to the engine. A float operated control device is provided for maintaining an adequate lubricant level in the delivery tank and an arrangement is incorporated for insuring against operation of the pump in response to momentary changes in liquid level in the delivery tank due to inertial effects.

Abstract: This invention is a lubrication pumping means contained within one or more reciprocating rods to assure lubrication of the crankpin rod bearing and the wrist pin bearing during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A water cooled, four-cycle internal combustion engine particularly adapted for use in an outboard motor. A supporting plate arrangement is used with the supporting plate extending across the driveshaft housing at its upper end. The engine is supported on the upper side of the supporting plate and an oil pan is supported on the underside of the supporting plate and depends into the driveshaft housing. The construction is such that the engine may be removed from the supporting plate without necessitating removal of the oil pan from the supporting plate so as to facilitate servicing. In addition, an oil drain is provided through the supporting plate at such a location so as to insure against leakage of the lubricant from the oil sump back into the engine regardless of whether the engine is in its normal running condition or its tilted up condition.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine having an oil pump (19) driven by the engine crankshaft (11) to supply lubricant to the carburetor (12) has an alarm system to warn of an interruption of the oil pump drive. The alarm system has a signal processor (23) connected to activate an alarm (27) should signals from an oil pump rotation sensor (26) be interrupted, if a level switch (28) in the oil tank (20) indicates a low oil level, or should a signal from the ignition system (14) be interrupted. The signal processor (23) is also connected to briefly activate the alarm (27) when the engine is started to provide a test of the alarm system.

Abstract: Two embodiments of lubricating systems for two-cycle internal combustion engines wherein a fuel/lubricant mixture is provided from a carburetor directly to certain components of the engine to be lubricated such as the rod bearings. This separate lubricant passage receives a fuel/lubricant/air mixture and is independent of the main intake passage of the engine. In one embodiment, a separate fuel/lubricant inlet extends into the carburetor downstream of the main induction nozzle. In the other embodiment, this separate lubricant passage has its own induction passage and own fuel/lubricant discharge nozzle.

Abstract: An oil pump for two-stroke internal combustion engines fed from separate fuel and oil tanks, apt to form an oil flow varying according to the number of engine revolutions and according to the opening of the carburettor throttle valve.The pump comprises a rotary oil distributor with three axial pumping cylinders, the strokes of the cylinder pistons being adjusted by a cam oscillating in response to the opening of the carburettor throttle valve.

Abstract: A lubricating system for a two cycle engine, particularly of the outboard type, wherein the engine has a separate lubricating system and lubricant is supplied to this system by a relatively small delivery tank via gravity feed. In addition, an arrangement is provided for supplying lubricant to the delivery tank from a separate oil storage tank to maintain a predetermined liquid level in the delivery tank. This system includes a pump located in the separate storage tank. In accordance with certain embodiments of the invention, the pump is operated if the liquid level in the delivery tank falls below a predetermined level. In accordance with one embodiment, the operation of the pump is stopped when the liquid level exceeds a predetermined level.

Abstract: A vehicle which uses "blended" fuel, i.e., fuel and lubricating oil combined, is provided with a fuel tank and an oil tank. A measuring device receives a predetermined amount of oil, and when an actuation occurs, usually associated with a fuel-filling operation the measured amount of oil is discharged into the fuel tank where it blends with the fuel. The actuation may, for example, be derived from the opening and/or closing of a fuel tank closure, or from the insertion of a fuel filler nozzle into the tank.

Abstract: A diesel engine has a first lubrication system, containing conventional engine oil, used to lubricate that section of the engine subjected to excessive wear--the valve train including the cam shaft, valve lifters, rocker arm, valve stems, etc., and a second lubricant system, utilizing diesel fuel, for lubricating the remaining section of the engine--the crankshaft and associated parts, pistons, connecting rods, etc. By being exposed to crankcase blowby exhaust gases, diesel fuel used to lubricate the crankshaft, etc. absorbs pollutants and contaminants contained therein and recirculates these contaminants through the fuel system to be burned and exhausted. By constantly being lubricated with fresh lubricant, wear on these specific parts is reduced. Frequent lubrication changes have been eliminated because the diesel fuel/lubricant is continuously changed and circulated through fuel system.

Abstract: System and apparatus for the controlled intermixing of a volatile hydrogen gas with oxygen and other non-combustible gasses in a combustion system. In a preferred arrangement the source of volatile gas is a hydrogen source, and the non-combustible gasses are the exhaust gasses of the combustion system in a closed loop arrangement. Specific structure for the controlled mixing of the gasses, the fuel flow control, and safety are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a remote oil tank (19) to supply oil to an oil reservoir (29) mounted on a two-cycle, crankcase compression engine (10) such as used for outboard motors. Crankcase pressure may be used to pressurize the remote tank (19) to move the oil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a lower unit including a lower end, and a propeller rotatably mounted in the lower end, a power head comprising an engine including a carburetor, and an output shaft drivingly connected to the propeller, a bracket assembly adapted for mounting the lower unit to the transom of a boat and for vertical tilting movement and horizontal steering movement relative to the boat, a source of oil, a source of fuel, and a device including an outlet connected to the carburetor, a first inlet connected to the oil source, and a second inlet connected to the fuel source, for pumping oil and supplying fuel or a fuel/oil mixture to the carburetor, which supplying device is operable, in response to consumption of fuel or fuel/oil mixture by the carburetor and in response to the presence of a pressure differential between the outlet and the second inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined oil pumping and fuel supplying device comprising a housing including a variable volume discharge chamber which is adapted for fluid communication with a point of use and which varies in volume between a greater volume and a lesser volume, an inlet chamber which is adapted to communicate with a source of fuel under pressure and which varies in volume between a larger volume and a smaller volume, a valve communicating between the discharge chamber and the inlet chamber and operable between open and closed positions, structure for displacing the valve to the open position in response to contraction of the discharge chamber to the lesser volume, structure for displacing the valve to the closed position in response to contraction of the inlet chamber to the smaller volume, and a plunger responsive to variation in volume of one of the chambers toward one of the greater and lesser volumes for pumping oil for supply to a point of use.

Abstract: An improved lubricating system for a two-cycle outboard motor having a vertically extending crankshaft. The lubricating system employs a crankshaft driven pump and circulating system that permits pressure lubricating without necessitating elongation of the crankshaft or engine. The engine is enclosed within a cowling and an oil sump is conveniently located within the cowling and is accessible through a cover door of the cowling for replenishment of the oil supply without removal of the cowling.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic lubricant metering system for an engine which includes a throttle for regulating the amount of fuel delivered to the engine, the system comprising a frequency to voltage converter for producing a first electrical signal representative of engine RPM, a potentiometer including a wiper coupled to move in response to movement of the engine throttle, the voltage appearing on the wiper producing a second electrical signal representative of the amount of fuel being delivered to the engine, an oil pump for supplying a variable amount of lubricant into the fuel delivered to the engine, and an electrical control circuit responsive to the first and second electrical signals for providing a control output which renders the oil pump operative to vary the lubricant/fuel ratio of the lubricant and fuel mixture delivered to the engine.

Abstract: A non-contact type seal between two adjacent crankchambers of a multiple cylinder two stroke engines includes a sealing member fitted to the crankcase to encircle the crankshaft or the sleeve fitted to the crankshaft with a slight clearance between the sealing member and the crankshaft or the sleeve. A lubricant oil passage is formed in the sealing member to open to the clearance between the sealing member and the crankshaft or the sleeve so that the clearance is filled with lubricant oil which is to be supplied to the bearings at the opposite sides of the sealing member. The seal between the two crankchambers is provided by the lubricant oil in the clearance.

Abstract: The device is especially intended for a pipe supplying a fluid which must be supplied, simultaneously or alternately, with another fluid. The device comprises a tank for a control fluid which surrounds the vertical supply pipe and in which a permanent magnet moves in accordance with the amount of control fluid contained in the tank. The magnet shifts a valve member inside the supply pipe so that the valve member closes the latter in one of the end positions of the magnet. The magnet is rigid with a float which freely extends around the supply pipe. The device can in particular ensure that fuel is supplied to an engine only if oil is supplied to the latter.

Abstract: A vehicle which uses "blended" fuel, i.e., fuel and lubricating oil combined, is provided with a fuel tank and an oil tank. A measuring device receives a predetermined amount of oil, and when an actuation occurs, usually associated with a fuel-filling operation, the measured amount of oil is discharged into the fuel tank where it blends with the fuel. The actuation may, for example, be derived from the opening and/or closing of a fuel tank closure, or from the insertion of a fuel filler nozzle into the tank.

Abstract: A two cycle internal combustion engine is disclosed, which essentially comprises a cylinder consisting of a sleeve and a cylinder block housing the sleeve therein. The cylinder has a groove formed between the sleeve and the cylinder block and at least one lubricant outlet port having one end opened to the inside of the sleeve and the other end communicating with the groove. A lubricant inlet port is formed in a crankcase or an air-fuel intake passage of the carburetor connected to the crankcase, and is connected to the groove through a lubricant passage means including a check valve disposed therein.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus for fuel and oil to be supplied on demand to an internal-combustion engine. An oil reservoir separate from a fuel tank is provided with an expandable chamber assembly and a positive displacement pump which are jointly operated in an opposed tandem relationship. The chamber assembly is used to supply mixed fuel and oil on demand to the engine fuel intake. The positive displacement pump draws measured amounts of oil from the reservoir during each stroke cycle and injects this measured amount into the incoming fuel in the chamber assembly. As one moves through its suction stroke, the other moves through its delivery stroke. The ratio between the volume displacement of the pump relative to the volume displacement of the expandable chamber assembly is equal to the desired volume ratio of oil to fuel at the engine fuel intake. The oil and fuel are thoroughly mixed as they are delivered from the apparatus.

Abstract: An oil injector for introducing a measured quantity of lubricating oil into a predetermined quantity of gasoline for use with a two-cycle engine. The oil injector includes a tank for a supply of lubricating oil and a reciprocating pump disposed internally of the oil tank and provided with a handle located externally of the oil tank for manual manipulation with the pump being provided with a calibrated chamber to inject a predetermined quantity of lubricating oil into the gasoline supply for a two-cycle engine for each reciprocal movement of the pump piston.

Abstract: An oil pump control lever 3 is spring biased toward the fully open or maximum supply position 3b to implement fail-safe engine operation if the control wire 4 for the lever is cut or loosened. The far end of the wire 4 is connected to a handlebar throttle control lever 8 on the opposite side of its pivot point 10 from the connection of a throttle control wire 7, and the torque applied to the throttle control lever by the throttle control wire exceeds that applied by the oil supply control wire.

Abstract: A fuel and lubricating oil supply device, wherein lubricating oil for lubricating the wall surfaces of a combustion chamber of an engine is fed to the engine, together with fuel. This fuel and lubricating oil supply device comprises; a device for heating an air-fuel mixture charge, which heating device is provided in an intake passage in which an air-fuel mixture charge is produced; and a lubricating oil supply portion open to the intake passage in the downstream of the heating device, whereby a change in quality or deterioration due to heat, of lubricating oil is prevented.

Abstract: Icing troubles with carburetors of two-cycle engines can be effectively avoided by the provision of an engine-lubricating-oil nozzle arranged in the carburetor and opening into the intake air passage therein in a position adjacent to the fuel nozzle in opposing relation to the throttling end of the piston type air throttle valve so that oil films are formed on the exposed surfaces of the throttle valve and the needle valve associated therewith to control the rate of fuel discharge into the intake air passage. Any ice possibly formed on the valve surfaces readily exfoliate, not causing any sticking of the throttle and needle valves in the carburetor.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use associated with an internal combustion engine whereby drainage of fuel, vapor and oil drainage from the crankcase thereof is recovered and introduced in a metered fashion into the principal fuel line of the engine. A dual-chambered device is employed having an upper chamber connected to the crankcase for accumulating drainage, and a lower chamber serving as a mixing chamber connected in series with the principal fuel line. At the top of the mixing chamber there is mounted a diffuser plate for receiving and dispersing the drainage as it falls from a valve assembly in the drainage chamber directly above. The diffuser plate acts to disperse the drainage in a thin film over the surface of the plate after which the drainage falls off the sides of the plate and mixes readily with the fuel from the principal fuel supply in the mixing chamber. Also provided across the top of the diffuser plate is a channel which acts as a baffle to enhance the mixing action of the drainage with the fuel.