| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 123198000 |
Covers, trays, vibrators, corrosion inhibitors, air filters
| 88 |
| 123198000 |
Cylinder cut out
| 16 |
| 123198000 |
Safety devices
| 6 |
| 123198000 |
Ignition cut-off control
| 6 |
| 123198000 |
Pumps | 5 |
| 20090126680 | GAS-ENGINE-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINE - In a gas-engine-mounted working machine, a gas engine is mounted on a machine body and supplied with fuel gas from a cassette gas canister, a handle column extends rearwardly and upwardly from the machine body, and the cassette gas canister is detachably attached to the handle column. Operating handle is collapsably attached to the handle column. Collapsing-movement-preventing member is provided on the operating handle for preventing collapsing movement of the operating handle, utilizing presence of the cassette gas canister attached to the handle column, so that the collapsing movement of the operating handle is prevented as long as the cassette gas canister is attached to the handle column. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018494 | SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit for measuring a measurement variable in a medium, in particular in an aggressive liquid or gaseous medium, comprises a sensor that is arranged in a sensor capsule and has a sensor region that is arranged on a base body. In order to detect the measurement variable in the sensor region, a measurement opening is provided in the sensor capsule. On a side facing the measurement opening, the sensor region has a measurement surface that is provided with measurement electronics. An electrical supply line is provided on the sensor for the purpose of transmitting a sensor signal that is generated by the measurement electronics. A plated-through hole is provided in the base body. The plated-through hole is used to connect the measurement electronics to the electrical supply line via signals through the base body, on a base side of the sensor that faces away from the measurement opening. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100095925 | Fuel Tank System and Related Method of Assembly - A fuel tank system, engine employing such a system, and related method of assembly are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the fuel tank system includes a fuel tank, a mounting bracket, and at least three fastening devices. The tank includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity. The bracket has first and second protrusions, where the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively. First and second ones of the fastening devices are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the protrusions out of the channels, thereby securing the bracket to the tank. A third of the fastening devices allows the bracket to be secured to another engine component. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100132657 | Fuel Supply Device, Particularly for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel supply device ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100192903 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE BURNING INSIDE A FREE COMBUSTION COMPARTMENT - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to an energy heat converter, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the energy converter, the thermal efficiency of the energy converter increases, the fuel consumption of the energy converter is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the energy converter is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of an energy converter and a method for reducing air pollution created by an energy converter, the method comprising passing air through a metal element and using the air for combustion in the energy converter. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100319651 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - To provide a temperature sensor plausibility diagnosis unit and plausibility diagnosis method that can accurately perform plausibility diagnosis of a temperature sensor in a desired timing and an exhaust purification apparatus equipped with the plausibility diagnosis unit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326397 | ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electrical adjusting arrangement for an internal combustion engine includes an electric drive motor disposed in a housing body. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing with a drive side closed by a plastic front plate. A mounting flange is disposed on a drive side of the electric drive motor, the mounting flange being integral with the motor housing. The plastic front plate extends at least partially radially beyond the motor housing and is configured to seat via a clamping fit in a corresponding recess of the housing body so as to radially fix the electric drive motor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120024257 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle with a spark plug unit disposed on a front side of a cylinder head wherein approaching the spark plug unit from the front side between a front wheel and the spark plug unit as well as a high-tension cord can be prevented, without increasing the front-rear length of the vehicle. The motorcycle includes an engine with a tubular section containing a spark plug that projects roughly in a forward direction from a front surface of a cylinder head. A spark plug cap which is connected to the spark plug in the inside of the tubular section with the high-tension cord connected to a side portion thereof is fitted to the tubular section. A portion of the tubular section which projects from the cylinder head is formed with a cutout for containing the high-tension cord and for directing the cord toward a lateral side of the tubular section. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042848 | FUEL STABALIZER METERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method discharge fuel stabilizer to a carburetor bowl of an engine during or after completion of engine shutdown. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073540 | Extraction tube for emission measurement systems - An extraction tube ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125285 | LATENT HEAT STORAGE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A latent heat storage for an internal combustion engine is described having a crystallizable storage medium for storing heat while utilizing the enthalpy of a melting procedure. The storage medium has a state of supercooled molten mass at ambient temperature. Furthermore, the latent heat storage includes a crystallization nucleus provider for providing a crystallization nucleus in the storage medium, in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in the state of supercooled molten mass. Additionally, an internal combustion engine is provided having such a latent heat storage and a method for temperature control of an internal combustion engine. In a first step of the method, a crystallized storage medium is melted in order to store heat while utilizing the enthalpy of the melting procedure. The storage medium then cools down at most to the ambient temperature and forms a supercooled molten mass in the process. A crystallization nucleus in the storage medium is provided in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in a defined way. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167857 | ACCESSORY DRIVE CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120272934 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Fuels - Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120318232 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH VALVE-STOP-MECHANISM-EQUIPPED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To provide a vehicle provided with a valve-stop-mechanism-equipped internal combustion engine capable of ensuring a negative pressure in a brake booster while preventing with reliability fresh air from flowing into a catalyst during a valve stop control. An internal combustion engine provided with a valve stop mechanism capable of changing the operational state of an intake valve between a valve operating state and a valve closed/stopped state is provided. A brake booster is provided capable of assisting operation of a brake pedal of the vehicle. Exhaust side negative pressure passages are provided as communication passages that are configured to be in communication with each branch pipe section of an exhaust manifold in a period in which a negative pressure is generated in the case where the intake valve is in the valve closed/stopped state while an exhaust valve is allowed to open and close. The remaining end of the second exhaust side negative pressure passage is connected to the brake booster. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130055982 | BEARING BLOCK - A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068192 | FUEL EXHAUST PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ENGINE - A fuel exhaust prevention structure of an engine may include a fuel pipe mounted on the engine and provided outside the engine, and a connector having one end that may be inserted onto an end of the fuel pipe and the other end that may be provided with a shutoff valve to be selectively opened and closed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130118444 | CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a crankshaft support structure of an internal combustion engine, an oil pump can be miniaturized with miniaturizing the internal combustion engine by using a slide bearing. In the support structure for the crankshaft supported by right-left split crankcases | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125856 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an accessory mounting structure for an internal combustion engine, an accessory unit block detachably supporting an engine accessory is attached to the side of the body of the engine. The accessory unit block has an upper portion of a flat shape, and a lower portion extending away from the engine body to terminate in a water pump housing. An upper fixing boss is formed on an upper part of the upper portion, while a lower fixing boss is formed on an end, remote from the engine body, of an upper-side edge of the water pump housing. The engine accessory is fixedly mounted on the unit block by attaching fixing brackets to the upper and lower fixing bosses. The engine accessory is thus compactly accommodated. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130174804 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY AND FUEL TANK OF GASOLINE-ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - There is provided a mounting structure for a battery and a fuel tank of a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. The mounting structure allows the battery to be disposed on one side of a propeller shaft, and the fuel tank to be disposed on the other side of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is disposed in the center of the vehicle and below the bearing surface of the rear seat, under the floor of the vehicle body so as to substantially extend in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206098 | Engine Maintenance Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for maintaining engines including a support cradle and neck support for bearing the load of multiple exhaust system components simultaneously during removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment to the engine. The neck support includes one or more separators and cutouts to support exhaust manifold necks and limit lateral movement of the exhaust manifolds during removal and maintenance. The apparatus includes structural supports designed for allowing maneuverability into an engine for proper placement. A method of using the apparatus for removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment of exhaust manifolds to an engine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213345 | PIPE FOR MOTOR FLUID RETURN AND ENTRY TO THE CRANKCASE - A terminal of a pipe of the kind used for the evacuation of a motor fluid used to lubricate and/or cool the auxiliary systems of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbocharger. The purpose of the invention is to obtain an easily manufactured and assembled return pipe terminal with which it is possible to carry out the return of fluids at the outlet of the car's engine block auxiliary devices (turbochargers, displacement compressors, etc.) in a more secure and watertight fashion. The pipe terminal includes improved means for the axial positioning thereof in the engine cylinder block or crankcase, which mainly comprises an abutment, a transition portion, and a coupling portion that connects the two parts. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130233272 | METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A GLOW PLUG - A method for controlling the surface temperature of any glow plug in an internal combustion engine. A glow plug control device carries out an initialization at the installed and connected glow plug to adapt the temperature model to the behaviour of the connected glow plug before the engine is started. Upon initialization, the glow plug is acted on by at least two different voltages and the resistances of the glow plug with these voltages are measured. A resistance gradient is calculated therefrom and the temperature model is adapted to the behaviour of the connected glow plug. During the control process during operation of the engine, the momentary surface temperature of the glow plug is estimated by a model temperature, which is established using the temperature model. The effective voltage acting on the glow plug is changed in accordance with the deviation of the model temperature from a target temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269651 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve compactness and sufficient durability without increasing the number of parts. To be specific, an anti-vibration member | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276744 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130306024 | DUCT - The invention relates to a duct for a vehicle, comprising: an elongate passageway defined by at least one wall, the passageway having first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis of the passageway; a non-annular inlet at the first end of the passageway for receiving a first fluid flow from the boundary layer of the vehicle when in use; and, an annular outlet at the second end of the passageway having an radially inner circumferential wall and a radially outer circumferential wall, the annular outlet being in fluid communication with a propulsive unit when in use, wherein the radially inner and outer circumferential walls extend continuously to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140020650 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING STAMPING AND MICRO-PERFORATION - A method includes the steps of providing a first panel of aluminium material; providing a second panel of steel material; stamping a plurality of first pimple-like bulges in the first panel; stamping a plurality of second pimple-like bulges in the second panel, wherein the arrangement of the second pimple-like bulges is congruent with the arrangement of the first pimple-like bulges; bringing together the sides of the first and second panels that are furnished with the bulges, so that the domes of each set of pimple-like bulges lie opposite each other; and clipping the first and second panels together to form a composite by ensuring that at least one tongue is broken out of each of the pimple-like bulges on the second panel and pressed into the corresponding pimple-like bulges in the first panel. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026843 | Magnetic Bearing For Use In Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - An internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of reciprocating pistons within an engine block, each piston having linear movement convertable to rotating movement via a connecting rod connecting each piston to a crankshaft; the crankshaft rotatable about a linear axis, the crankshaft having a plurality of main journals, each main journal rotatable on a main bearing which supports the crankshaft within the engine block; and wherein at least one of the main bearings comprises a fluid film bearing and a magnetic bearing. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140026844 | OIL FILTER LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An oil filter layout structure for an internal combustion engine for a motorcycle. An exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port extends rearwardly beneath the internal combustion engine along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle. An oil pan is disposed below the internal combustion engine, the oil pan having one of left and right side walls spaced along a transverse direction of the motorcycle. The one side wall is inclined downwardly toward a center of the motorcycle. The exhaust pipe is disposed closely to the side wall. An oil filter is mounted on the internal combustion engine and disposed below the internal combustion engine in overlapping relation to the oil pan as viewed in side elevation, near the other of the left and right side walls of the oil pan. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311442 | SELF CLEANING DUST BOX ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CONTROLLED TUBE ASSEMBLIES, SUCH AS FORMING A PORTION OF A FRESH AIR REPLACEMENT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A filter box assembly for integrating into a bi-directional vent and air intake line associated with a vehicle fuel tank. The assembly includes an outer shell having an open inserting end and an opposite closed end. An inner communicable component is engageable within the open inserting end of the outer shell and collectively defines a plurality of continuous and reverse flow passageways extending between a plurality of inlet apertures defined upon a base surface of the inner component and a conduit attachment nipple extending from the inner component. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150027402 | THRUST PLATE - A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083069 | CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A system is disclosed for a chain drive assembly. The system includes a first driving sprocket coupled with a crankshaft of the motor; and a second driving sprocket coupled with the crankshaft and positioned adjacent the first driving sprocket. The system also includes a first driven sprocket coupled with a first peripheral device, and a second driven sprocket coupled with a second peripheral device. In one embodiment, the system includes a first chain mechanically coupling the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprocket, and a second chain mechanically coupling the second driving sprocket with the second driven sprocket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160186653 | RIGID PRESS-FIT CAP FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A rigid cap is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular, for the engine of a motor vehicle. The rigid cap has a first layer made of a metal material and at least a second layer comprising polyamide 11. Preferably, the second layer is made entirely of polyamide 11 and, even more preferably, entirely covers the first layer. The cap may be a press-fit cap or a threaded cap. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20100192900 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A communicating passage for discharging oil and recovering the oil in an oil pan in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine wherein the communicating passage enables internal spaces of a plurality of crank chambers corresponding to a plurality of cylinders to communicate is provided to a crankcase. An opening of a drain for discharging oil inside the communicating passage is provided. In addition, the drain for discharging the oil via the opening is provided. The drain is formed to discharge the oil on the side of the oil pan provided to the crankcase. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130220268 | HIGH-LOAD THRUST BEARING - A thrust bearing for use in an engine is disclosed. The thrust bearing may have a ring member with a generally planar front face and a generally planar back face. The thrust bearing may also have a plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels formed in the front face, and a plurality of recesses formed within the back face. Each of the plurality of recesses may be located in general annular alignment with an associated one of the plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140251257 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement for a camshaft may include a bearing ring arranged between two functional elements. The bearing ring may be supported with respect to the functional elements via axial front sides. At least one of the axial front sides of the bearing ring and a side of the respective functional elements in sliding contact with the axial front side may have a polymer coating. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314357 | Air cleaner unit for internal combustion engine - An air cleaner unit includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing for filtering air to be introduced into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The casing includes a first case member and a second case member that are coupled to each other such that the filter element is housed in an element housing portion of the casing. The first case member has a hinge receiving portion, and the second case member has a hinge inserting portion. The hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are disposed under the element housing portion. The hinge receiving portion includes an engagement opening in which the hinge inserting portion is received such that the hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are connected in a hinge manner. The hinge receiving portion further includes a hinge receiving surface that extends from a vicinity of the engagement opening. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031983 | Air Filter for an Air Intake System of a Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine - An air filter for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part. A filter element is arranged between the housing parts. An untreated air side of the air filter is formed in the first housing part and a clean air side of the air filter is formed in the second housing part. The first housing part has a housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing and the second housing part has a housing opening for discharging clean air out of the housing. Further, the housing has a third housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing, with the housing holding a switchable flap arrangement for opening and closing the third housing opening. The flap arrangement can be activated as a function of operating states of the internal combustion engine. This allows variable, in particular large air masses to be passed through an air filter on account of the further housing opening. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090056668 | Acoustic Side Cover for an Engine - An apparatus for reducing engine noise includes a side cover configured to operatively connect to a side of an engine block. The side cover has a first layer configured to be adjacent to an outer surface of the side of the engine block. The first layer is made of a first acoustic-absorbing material. The side cover also has a second layer configured to be adjacent to the first layer opposite the engine block. The second layer is a second substantially rigid material establishing an acoustic barrier and is configured to operatively support at least one engine component such as an electrical or fluid line, such as by an integrally formed fastener or channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084344 | AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - An air filter system is provided for a vehicle. The air filter system includes, but is not limited to a raw air duct, a filter housing with an air filter element, and a filtered air duct to an internal combustion engine. The raw air duct and the filtered air duct are connected to a corresponding raw air inlet or a filtered air outlet of the filter housing. The air filter system with filter housing and raw air duct is disposed as a structural unit partly in the engine compartment and partly in an air intake region separate from the engine compartment. An adapter of the air filter system supported on the bodywork of the vehicle is disposed in a transition zone from the engine compartment to the air intake region. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095249 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126678 | Air Cleaner - An air cleaner case of an air cleaner used in an engine provides a lower casing holding a cleaner element thereon, and a cover accommodating the cleaner element therein. The lower casing includes a base on which the cleaner element is mounted, an exhaust duct extending downward from the base so that air purified by the cleaner element is conveyed to the intake side of the engine, an inlet duct extending downward from the base along the exhaust duct, and an inlet cylinder extending upward into the accommodating chamber from the base so as to be continuous with the inlet duct. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126679 | AIR FILTER DUCT COVER - Disclosed is a way to increase the air circulation in buildings with furnaces, air conditioners, etc. with ducts that have openings on filter holders for filters. The present invention would stop the air from being drawn in around the filter opening causing more air being drawn from the return vents to increase circulation. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133663 | Air cleaner unit for vehicle and fan shroud having the same - An air cleaner unit for a vehicle includes an air cleaner element and an air cleaner housing to be arranged generally above ring portions of a fan shroud. The air cleaner element is disposed in the air cleaner housing such that a predetermined space is provided between a lower surface of the air cleaner element and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the air cleaner housing. The bottom wall of the air cleaner housing includes at least two arcuate portions to correspond to the ring portions of the fan shroud and a projecting portion between the arcuate portions. The projecting portion projects downwardly and is configured to increase the volume of the predetermined space. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159039 | Air cleaner and engine including the same - A tubular channel is disposed in a path of air that flows from an inlet to a dirty side. The cross sectional area of the tubular channel is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet. A dust outlet is disposed in a wall in a path of the air that flows out of the exit of the tubular channels to the dirty side. The dust outlet extends through the wall of the air cleaner from the inside to the outside. As the air blasts out of the dust outlet, dust in the air cleaner is discharged to the outside. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183709 | Engine air cleaner and device for mounting air cleaner on engine - In an engine air cleaner, a suction opening ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090266333 | AIR-DAMPED ENGINE MOUNT - An air-damped engine mount has a filter module installed in a damping chamber formed by coupling between a main rubber and a main pipe. The air-damped engine mount may include a bolt, a main rubber into which the bolt is fitted and coupled, a hollow main pipe coupled with the main rubber and supporting the main rubber, a cover plate coupled with the main pipe to form a damping chamber between the cover plate and the main rubber, and a filter module coupled with the cover plate and configured to permit air to communicate through the filter module against flow resistance with the damping chamber and the outside, wherein the flow resistance against the air passing through the filter module regulates air pressure inside the damping chamber to reduce vibration in the main rubber. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272361 | Hydrocarbon Adsorption Filter for Air Intake System Evaporative Emission Control - The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated to any surface area of an air intake system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can escape to the atmosphere, through said air intake system. In another embodiment, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents can be incorporated in the air filter of an air intake system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090308346 | ENGINE COOLING FLOW DEBRIS CLEANER AND AIR-PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A work vehicle operating in a highly contaminated environment has a radiator with a rotary screen debris removal device upstream of the radiator. The debris thus removed passes through a fan for disposal away from the work machine. The engine is an air breathing fuel consuming engine and has a pre-cleaner for removing larger particles of air delivered to the engine for combustion. A conduit extends from the intake air pre-cleaner to a venturi device adjacent to and upstream of the fan for continuously and effectively removing particles from the engine air pre-cleaner. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314249 | Air cleaner for internal combustion engine - Air filtered through a filter element in a case is supplied via an air outlet port to a carburetor. Bottom plate of the case includes a support frame section bulging inwardly of the case. The support frame section includes a peripheral wall surrounding the periphery of the outlet port, a plurality of posts extending upward from the peripheral wall, and a canopy portion of a plate shape provided on the upper ends of the posts. Interior of the case and the outlet port are in communication with each other via a space between the posts, and the canopy portion covers the whole opening area of the outlet port. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012076 | ENGINE COMBUSTION BOOSTER - An engine combustion booster comprises a body, an air filter device, two elongate adjusting screws, and two vacuum valve units and a joint. The joint is assembled to the chamber of the body; an upper end of the joint has a cover plate. A lower side of the cover plate has a threaded portion for threading the female thread of the chamber. The cover plate is extended with a tube. The channel penetrates through the tube and the cover plate. Two ends of the channel are wider than a middle portion of the channel; and a bottom of the cover plate has an annular recess for receiving a washer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024762 | SLUDGE ADHESION INHIBITING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sludge adhesion inhibiting structure for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention is characterized in that a sludge inhibiting layer inhibiting generation or adhesion of sludge is formed on a surface of an area inside the internal combustion engine into which oil as a liquid does not always spread and which is contacted by oil mist as a gas. Preferably, the sludge inhibiting layer is made up of a solid alkali substance. Furthermore, the sludge inhibiting layer is provided in a head cover and formed on an inner surface of an oil separator chamber separating the oil from a blow-by gas. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100037850 | OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a casing having a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber that are separated from one another. A valve connects the first and second chambers with one another in an open position of the valve. The valve is switched temperature dependent, wherein the valve is closed at a temperature below a switching temperature. An outlet opening communicates with the first oil chamber. The first oil chamber has a first oil volume and the second oil chamber has a second oil volume, wherein the first oil volume is smaller than the second oil volume. The outlet opening is positioned in an exterior wall of the first oil chamber and provides a connecting opening for connecting an oil cooler to be connected to an exterior wall of the casing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050980 | AIR CLEANER UNIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner unit for an internal combustion engine includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a first case member having a first opening and a first sealing surface on a periphery of the first opening and a second case member having a second opening and a second sealing surface on a periphery of the second opening. The first case member and the second case member are coupled such that the first and second openings are opposed in a substantially horizontal direction of a vehicle. The filter element has a peripheral portion that is interposed between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. The first case member includes a side wall and a projection that projects from an inner surface of the side wall. The filter element is held in a substantially vertical position in the casing through the projection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077985 | Work Apparatus With Internal Combustion Engine - A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089360 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to a combustion engine, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the combustion engine, the fuel consumption of the combustion engine is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the combustion engine is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of a combustion engine and a method for reducing air pollution created by a combustion engine, the method comprising passing air through a metal element; and using the air for combustion in the combustion engine | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILTERING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR THROUGH USE OF A VEHICLE - An air filtering device and method for a vehicle includes an air intake port for securement on a vehicle such that a motion of the vehicle urges environmental air through an intake port; a filter in fluid communication with the air intake port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the air filter. The device and method are configured to receive an air flow created by a motion of the vehicle, filter that air flow and remove gaseous and/or particulates from that air flow and thereafter return the filtered air to the environment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101528 | ACOUSTIC BUMPERS WITH ENGINE FRONT COVER HIDDEN MOUNTING - The present invention provides novel acoustic bumpers that can dampen vibrations and control noise transmission from an engine front cover, or other component. In one embodiment, the front cover carries a water pump and internal water distribution passages and covers an overhead camshaft drive mechanism and an oil pump mounted on the engine block. Noise control of unsupported cover central portions is provided by acoustic bumpers carried on inside cover bosses and engaging surfaces in accessible locations on the engine block front face or on associated components. The acoustic bumpers may be doughnut shaped annular rings having identical coaxial locating recesses on opposite sides for error-free installation. A central web between the recesses includes an axially located retainer hole. Each bumper may be mounted on a pillar on the inside cover face that includes a fastener receiving blind hole centrally located on a raised circular boss. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100132656 | Intake system for sucking in combustion air and manually guided piece of equipment - In order to provide an intake system ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147257 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine, an engine cover forming an engine compartment for holding the internal combustion engine therein, and a top cover covering the engine cover from above and provided with a carrying grip. An intermediate member is placed in a space between the engine cover and the top cover. First connecting parts for connecting the engine cover and the intermediate member are arranged in a space between the engine cover and the intermediate member, and second connecting parts for connecting the top cover and the intermediate cover are arranged in a space between the top cover and the intermediate cover. The connecting parts arranged in the spaces between the engine cover and the top cover ensure rigid connection, the degree of freedom of arranging the connecting parts is increased, and the engine cover can be manufactured at low cost. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154736 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner device that has a reduced size achieved by curving an air introduction path, that has a cleaner element with extended service life, and in which air flows uniformly in a clean chamber. The air introduction path ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154737 | Vehicle air cleaner mounting structure - A vehicle air cleaner mounting structure is disposed in a space between a shelf portion of a fender apron and a hood. The mounting structure has support portions at at least three points. A protruding portion of the air cleaner protrudes farther inward in a vehicle width direction than a vertical wall of the fender apron. The support portions are disposed outside the protruding portion in the vehicle width direction, the first support portion and the second support portion positioned inside in the vehicle width direction out of the support portions are disposed on a phantom axis line extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view. The air cleaner is supported to be able to turn about the phantom axis line, and the third support portion is disposed outside the phantom axis line in the vehicle width direction. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192901 | Air filter unit - An air filter unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192902 | COVER MEMBER TO ENGINES - Provided is a cover member ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300398 | SELECTABLE DECORATIVE COVER SYSTEM - A cover assembly is comprised of a first cover and a second cover configured for juxtaposed attachment to the first cover. The second cover can be an assembly of two pieces or more wherein at least one of the pieces is attached to the first cover in a manner so that it can rotate in relation to the first cover. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326395 | Cover with Integrated Braces - A composite material intake manifold cover includes braces integral to the outside surface of the cover to stiffen the cover and reduce noise and vibration associated with the cover. The cover has a flange around the periphery with a raised weld bead, the weld bead provided for welding the cover to a mating piece. The flange extends outwardly from the cover for a first distance over most of the periphery and a second distance to support the braces over the remainder of the periphery. The braces extend upwardly from the upper surface of the flange at the sections of the flange extending out the second distance and may be placed between adjacent intake runner ports. By providing portions of the flange extending out a greater distance, a more substantial brace can be supported, thereby improving the noise and vibration characteristics relative to conventional stiffening ribs. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326396 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING GASEOUS FLUIDS - A filter device for filtering gaseous fluids has a spiral-shaped wound filter path having parallel flow channels for the fluid. The flow channels end in a wound state at an axial face of the filter element at axially different positions. At the second, opposite axial face, the filter element has a geometry deviating from that of the first face | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000458 | Filter device, especially air filter for an internal combustion engine - The invention relates to a filter device ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005490 | CYLINDER HEAD COVER - A cylinder head cover having a bearing device that includes at least two bearing blocks for supporting a camshaft, and one connecting element. The bearing blocks are axially penetrated in a first through-opening by the camshaft and are fixed in an aligned position with respect to one another by the connecting element. The bearing blocks, the connecting element and the camshaft form a prefabricated assembly. The cylinder head cover is connected via at least one additional connecting element with the bearing device, whereby a unit consisting of the cylinder head cover and the bearing device are mounted on the cylinder head. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110023813 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS - A motor-vehicle air cleaner comprises the filter assembly, an air-cleaner housing configured to fittably and removably accommodate the filter assembly and to enclose the main filter and the auxiliary filter separately when the filter assembly is accommodated in the air-cleaner housing. The motor-vehicle air cleaner further comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict air flow to the auxiliary filter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110048368 | RAINCAP PRECLEANER, MOTOR VECHILE HAVING A RAINCAP PRECLEANER, AND METHOD FOR PRECLEANING AIR - A raincap precleaner is provided according to the present invention. The raincap precleaner includes a sleeve, a cover, and a precleaner assembly. The sleeve is constructed for mounting on an air intake stack and has an air intake flow region for delivering intake air to the air intake stack. The cover includes a top portion having an annular circumference and a depending flange portion extending from the annular circumference of the top portion. The cover is arranged relative to the sleeve to provide a precleaner area and a precleaned air chamber. The precleaner assembly is provided extending around a periphery of the sleeve and in the precleaner area so that environmental air flows through the precleaner assembly and into the precleaned air chamber, and from the precleaned air chamber into the air intake flow region. The precleaner assembly comprises a plurality of inertial separators. A method for precleaning air and a motor vehicle are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073066 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes: an engine body including: a crankcase for rotatably supporting a crankshaft; and a crankcase cover fastened to the crankcase by a plurality of bolts so as to cover one side of the crankcase; and a stay supporting an oil level gauge guide, the stay being mounted on the engine body, the stay having an opening receiving and supporting a tube or wire. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083635 | AIR CLEANER SCAVENGE KIT - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083636 | ENGINE WITH AN IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF THE CARBURETTOR UNIT - In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e. simple assembly and disassembly, it is proposed that the holding device with the at least one elastic element is provided between the carburettor unit and the cylinder and that the holding device is arranged above the inlet pipe in the direction towards the head end of the cylinder in such a manner that a suspended arrangement of the carburettor unit on the cylinder is formed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088652 | Ram induction system - The method of separating contaminants from a stream of incoming contaminated air to an engine is disclosed wherein the incoming contaminated air stream is separated into a relatively clean air stream and a relatively dirty air stream with the relatively clean air stream being directed to the inlet of the engine and with the relatively dirty air stream being directed to one or more purge exits and out of the system, thereby causing the purged air stream to carry at least some of the original contaminants from the incoming air stream. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100320 | ENGINE DUST AND DIRT SHIELD OR COVER - An engine cover system provides temporary reusable covers for engine blocks to protect against entry of foreign material into the engine when the head and manifolds are removed during repair, rebuild or transport both with used and new engine blocks. Manifold and head cover portions may be separately installed or installed in combination with clip members to attach the head and manifold cover portions to one another. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114056 | ENGINE WITH VIBRATION SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE - There is provided, in one aspect of the present description, an engine. In one example, the engine comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head, a sheet metal gasket interposed between the block and the head, a first projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the block, and a second projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the head, the first projection and the second projection facing each other along a coupling surface between the block and the head. The engine further comprises an extension extending from a main body of the sheet metal gasket and located between the first projection and the second projection, and a resilient portion which is provided in the extension, formed resiliently in a direction perpendicular to the coupling surface, and compressed between the first projection and the second projection when the head is fastened on the block. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146616 | Noise Abatement Engine Cover - An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155094 | VALVE COVER WITH CUSTOM LOOM - The present invention relates to a modified valve cover comprising: a top surface area; a plurality grooves over the top surface area; and a means to secure an ignition wire in each groove. The grooves extend vertically and horizontally across the top surface. The means to secure may include a clasping lip along each edge of each groove. In one particular embodiment, the valve cover is manufactured of aluminum. The width of each groove may be one of 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm in width. In one exemplary embodiment, the modified valve cover further comprises a cover that attaches to the valve cover and covers the ignition wires within the grooves. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162616 | Carburetor Cover - A carburetor cover includes a first portion with a flanged portion extending from an outer edge of the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of spaced holes and a first opening for receiving a fastener of a carburetor. The spaced holes of the first surface have diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. A side wall includes a plurality of spaced holes having diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. One end of the side wall is connected to the flanged portion. Another end of the side wall is configured to be mounted on a surface of the carburetor. Airflow is received directly by the first portion and the side wall without passing through a filter medium. Airflow flows through the carburetor cover directly to an engine without passing through a filter medium. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247582 | Intake Air Filter for Internal Combustion Engines - The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308494 | Integrated Idealized Inlet for Engine Air Induction System - An integrated air flow component is provided for an internal combustion engine air induction system having an air inlet duct. The integrated air flow component includes an air flow separator in the duct including air flow guidance surfaces downstream of the air cleaner. An engine air duct is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012080 | WATER/AIR SEPARATOR - A filter assembly having: an air filter; an air filter compartment having the air filter disposed therein; and a cap covering the air filter compartment. The cap has ribs disposed along inner sidewalls of the cap. The ribs, outer sidewalls of the compartment, and inner sidewalls of the cap form a plurality of channels having inlets for receiving a mixture of air and water. The walls of the channels collect droplets of a water portion of the mixture entering the channels. The collected water portion is removed from the filter assembly by gravity. The air filter compartment receives the air portion of the mixture exiting outlets of the channels. The exiting air portion received by the compartment passes through the air filter and after passing through the air filter passes out of the filter assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120042847 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120067322 | VIBRATION DAMPED ARTICLE - A vibration damped enclosure comprises side walls and a vibration damping plate structure which extends across the enclosure and is attached to internal surface portions of a first and a second side walls. The vibration damping plate structure ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067323 | Filter Assembly with Mounting - A filter assembly, including an air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine in an underhood engine compartment, includes a mounting bracket with a flow passage therethrough. In one form, a combination air filter element and base is provided for an air cleaner assembly. In a further form, a filter assembly includes a filter element integrally and permanently mounted to the base for removal and replacement as a single unit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120145118 | VENTILATION HEAD COVER OF ENGINE - A ventilation head cover of an engine may include a head cover main body having a blow-by exhaust portion, a baffle plate disposed in the head cover main body with a predetermined distance from the head cover main body to form a gas passage with the blow-by exhaust portion, and an oil inflow prevention wall formed to an end portion of the baffle plate and engaged with the head cover main body, wherein the oil inflow prevention wall includes at least a gas passage hole to form the gas passage. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120152200 | AIR BOX WITH TWO SUCTION CHANNELS - The present disclosure relates to an air box for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing, having two suction openings as well as an outlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152201 | COVER MOUNTING UNIT - The invention relates to a cover assembly unit comprising a thin-walled cover pan with a sealing flange, at least two screw holes in the sealing flange, at least one fixing opening, a fastening screw captively arranged in each screw hole; and a carrier frame gasket with a carrier, a gasket, which bears against the sealing flange, a screw passage for each screw hole, a fixing element for each fixing opening, and a centring body for the fastening screw in each screw passage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174888 | QUICK-RELEASE CAP WITH EJECTION RAMP - A quick-release cap is provided for closing the neck of a housing. The cap includes a core having a first end, a second end, and an exterior side wall between the first and second ends. The cap is configured to rotate between a cap-locked position securing the core within the neck and a cap-release position permitting removal of the core from the neck. A first groove is defined in the exterior side wall of the core and extends at least partially circumferentially around the core for receiving a first tab protruding from the neck. The first groove defines an ejection ramp for at least partially ejecting the first tab relative to the first groove when the cap moves from the cap-locked position to the cap-release position. The cap may be removed from the neck with the application of only a twisting force. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174889 | AIR CLEANER - There is provided an air cleaner that is capable of suppressing or reducing malfunctions and problems caused by mixed fuel that back flows from a carburetor, thereby prolonging filter life, reducing filter maintenance frequency, etc. The air cleaner comprises: a fuel accumulation part; and a back flow guide member that guides the mixed fuel that back flows into the air cleaner, wherein the plurality of return flow paths are provided in a radial fashion about the cleaner outlet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180753 | ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER - A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234290 | COVER MEMBER AND STICKER - A cover member includes: a cover body that is located such that a reverse surface of the cover body faces an engine; a sticker that has a sticker body and an adhesive layer, the sticker body being formed such that the sticker body covers an aesthetically-designed concave portion that is formed on a top surface of the cover body, the adhesive layer being provided on a reverse-surface side of the sticker body to adhere the sticker body to the cover body; and a communication path that communicates an interior of the aesthetically-designed concave portion with the atmosphere. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240895 | AIR CLEANER STRUCTURE - An air cleaner structure for a vehicle includes an air cleaner is mounted on a power unit. The air cleaner case is formed in a shape elongated from a side of the internal combustion engine toward a side of the rear wheel. An intake-air outlet passage connected to an upstream end of a connecting tube is formed forward in the front of the air cleaner case. A filter member is placed rearward of the intake-air outlet passage in the case. A blowby gas return passage connected to a blowby gas return pipe of the engine, and an additional air passage are juxtaposed with each other in a vertical direction and formed forward around the intake-air outlet passage in front of the air cleaner case such that the blowby gas return passage is located below the additional air passage. The resulting structure reduces a length of piping to the engine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120247420 | ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION LOAD LIMITER - An assembly includes a first component connectable to a second component by a fastener extending through respective openings in the first component and in the second component. The assembly includes a compression load limiter housed in the opening of the first component and having a passage adapted to allow the fastener to extend therethrough. The compression load limiter is adjustable due to an adjustment feature configured to cause the load limiter to translate within the opening of the first component to span a gap between the first component and the second component. The load limiter bears at least a portion of a compression load of the fastener when the fastener is inserted in the respective openings of the first and the second components to secure the first component to the second component. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120318231 | Engine Stopping And Restarting System - A system that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts the engine in response to a predetermined condition is disclosed. The system may generally include an engine and a motor for restarting the engine and driving an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped, and an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the motor. The motor may be disposed within a crank pulley housing and configured to be connected to a crankshaft. The motor may restart the engine in response to a predetermined condition. The system may include a gear reduction system for amplifying the torque provided by the motor. The motor may drive an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped. The engine may drive the auxiliary machine when the engine is operating in drive. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130025564 | OIL SEPARATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION - A two-stage oil separator for crankcase ventilation includes a housing having a lower end and an upper end. The lower end communicates with the crankcase and the upper end communicates with an exhaust system. The housing defines an internal flow channel extending generally upwards from the lower end toward the upper end. A first-stage filter element is disposed proximate the lower end and includes a first filter media of relatively coarser porosity. A second-stage filter element is disposed proximate the upper end and vertically upward of the first-stage filter element. The second-stage filter element includes a second filter media of relatively finer porosity than the first filter media. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130092120 | Two and three piece, T6 bullet timing chain cover and needle bearing idler sprocket, for dart engineering engine blocks with cam shaft .600 thousandths higher from stock location with removable upper half - The two and three piece bullet aluminum timing chain cover with removable upper half and adjustable needle bearing idler sprocket is a unique non-conventional timing chain cover and sprocket combination that utilizes a sprocket to allow a longer chain to be used for the additional height separation from crank center to cam center line. It takes up timing chain slack or excessive side play within the chain, and allows it to be mounted and assembled on Dart engineering Chevy Engine Blocks part numbers 31282465 through 31293875. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284144 | Rocker Arm Accessibility Cover Assembly - A rocker arm cover providing diagnosis and repair access to the rocker arm while the engine is running. The rocker arm is also capable of protecting a rocker arm from contacting other components of the engine, reducing contamination, and inhibiting oil and fluids from dispersing. The casing includes a multiplicity of access holes positioned along the casing, and positioned for accessing the rocker arm. A plurality of removable caps and joining mechanisms cover the access holes. Upon removal of the caps and joining mechanisms, a listening device with a diaphragm may be utilized to listen for specific rattling sounds associated with a loose rocker arm, or other valve in the cam system. After this diagnosis, a fastening device may be utilized to engage and adjust the rocker arm, rocker arm fasteners, or the intake and exhaust valves linked to the rocker arm. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140076269 | ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL COVER ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine having an engine body and an acoustic and thermal cover assembly are provided. The engine body includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe extending therefrom and the acoustic and thermal cover assembly is positioned adjacent to the engine body. The acoustic and thermal cover assembly includes a first section and a second section extending along the engine body. The assembly further includes an acoustic and thermal shield extending along the first section, a plastic shell extending along the second section, the acoustic and thermal shield and plastic shell forming a cover, and an insulating layer positioned between the cover and the engine body. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140130768 | DECORATIVE COVER PLATE APPARATUS - A decorative cover plate apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a cover box, and a decorative plate. The mounting bracket has a vertical post, two horizontal arms, each with as aperture in roughly the center of the horizontal arm, and top and bottom tabs. The horizontal centerline of the horizontal arms intersects the vertical centerline of the vertical post perpendicularly at a point on the vertical post centerline that is between the middle and the top of the vertical post. The cover box has a top attachment slot and an open back. The decorative plate has an overhanging lip and it at least as wide and as high as the cover box. The top tab of the mounting bracket fits into the top attachment slot on the cover box. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140190445 | CONTROL HOUSING MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A control housing module ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150013636 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER AND STATOR COVER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF A LOCKING DEVICE - A stator-cover unit ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150075482 | ENGINE COVER - The present invention provides an engine cover that can be manufactured easily and at a lower cost and has an attachment member that is high in quality and may not easily fall off. The engine cover has a cover body made of urethane foam, a skin layer disposed on a surface of the cover body, and an attachment member made of an elastic body and integrally molded with the cover body. The attachment member has a recess into which an attachment pin provided to project from an engine member is fitted, and a sealing portion that is provided to project at least one of the opening end surface of the recess and the side surface of the opening end part of the recess and that suppresses entry of a foamed urethane resin material that forms the cover body into the recess during integral molding. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150101561 | AIR CLEANER IN VEHICLE - An air cleaner apparatus mounted in a vehicle having an engine room encapsulation structure formed to surround an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides, and a rear side of an engine in an engine room, may include a filter provided at a side of the engine room encapsulation structure to receive air from an outside of the engine room encapsulation structure, and remove foreign matter from the air, a housing enclosing the filter and receiving the air passed through the filter, and an air intake hose connected to an end of the housing and configured for supplying the air passed through the housing to the engine as intake air. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300302 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150337784 | PUMP COVER - A pump cover for a fuel pump is located at a position lateral to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The pump cover includes a plate and a rib. The plate is fixed to a side surface of the engine. The plate extends to a position lateral to the fuel pump disposed on the cylinder head. The rib protrudes from the plate, and is located superjacent to a pump mounting surface defined on the cylinder head. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160069306 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTORCYCLE - An air cleaner mounted on a motorcycle for purifying an engine intake air includes a lower casing forming a cleaner main body, a covering for covering an upward region of the lower casing, a cleaner element disposed inside the lower casing and positioned below a mating interface between the lower casing and the covering, and a partition wall formed in the lower casing for supporting the cleaner element and forming a part of a wall of a clean chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076443 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover arranged closely to an internal combustion engine of an automobile is provided with an engine cover body disposed so as to cover the internal combustion engine, a silencing member provided to a surface of the engine cover body facing the internal combustion engine, and a resonance section provided for the engine cover body between the engine cover body and the silencing member, wherein the resonance section has a structure for adjusting a volume of the resonance section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076481 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided for an engine block having at least one sidewall defining a service opening therein. The cover assembly includes a plate defining an opening therein, a fastening element rotatably disposed in the opening, and a clamping element. The plate has a first side, and a second side. The second side is configured to seat against an outer surface of the sidewall. The fastening element has a first portion configured to be axially restricted by the plate, and a second portion axially extending from the first portion. The second portion is disposed beyond the second side. The clamping element includes a central core disposed at the second side. The central core defines a threaded receptacle configured to engage with the second portion. The clamping element also includes multiple arms that radial extend from the central core and seat against an inner surface of the sidewall. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160102630 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover for covering an engine including: a cover body configured to cover the engine from above; and at least one fixing part projecting from the cover body toward an engine side and being configured to be attached to the engine side, wherein the cover body and the fixing part are integrally formed of an urethane foam, and the fixing part has an infirm portion formed at a periphery thereof so that the fixing part is configured to be deformed toward a specific direction due to the infirm portion upon input of a load to the cover body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160123225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a thermally insulated internal combustion engine where a polyurethane foam entirely or to some extent surrounds the external surface of one or more parts of the internal combustion engine. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of a thermally insulated internal combustion engine by taking an engine part, using a mold to surround the part that is to be surrounded with foam within the internal combustion engine part, thus producing a cavity between engine part and mold, charging a polyurethane reaction mixture into the cavity, allowing the polyurethane reaction mixture to complete its reaction to give a polyurethane foam, and removing the mold. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138507 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An air intake system includes a pre-cleaner having a plurality of tubes configured to receive a flow of air, to filter particulate material from the flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to an engine of an off-road vehicle. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of an air intake flow rate of the engine, to determine a target number of open tubes for the pre-cleaner based at least in part on the air intake flow rate and a desired air flow rate for each tube of the plurality of tubes, and to output a second signal to a component of the air intake system indicative of instructions to enable the flow of air to the target number of open tubes and to block the flow of air to the remainder of tubes of the plurality of tubes. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20080236540 | Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, permitting optimal compensation of all losses of the internal combustion engine in half-engine operation. The internal combustion engine has several cylinder banks, at least a first cylinder bank being deactivatable, and, during deactivation of the first cylinder bank, the first cylinder bank losses and the losses of a second cylinder bank being taken into account during activation of the second cylinder bank, and the default value of the second cylinder bank quantity being formed in several steps. In at least one of these steps, the first cylinder bank losses and the second cylinder bank losses are taken into account for forming the default value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257300 | ENGINE CONTROL WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - A valve control method for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle that uses cylinder deactivation. The method can adjust actuation phases of the engine's valves in an all-cylinder activation mode and a cylinder deactivation mode. The engine's valves may be controlled from an idle operating domain, to a fuel-economy operating domain, and in a cylinder deactivation operating domain. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090056669 | ENGINE WITH CYLINDER DISABLING MECHANISM - An engine includes engine valves disposed on intake and exhaust sides of a combustion chambers with a valve operating device for opening and closing the engine valves and an engine valve disabling mechanism for disabling opening and closing movement of the engine valves in response to hydraulic pressure. An oil pump is disposed in a lower portion of the crankcase, for supplying hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism. A hydraulic pressure control valve controls the supply of hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism depending on a vehicle operating state. An oil passage extends to the hydraulic pressure control valve and can easily be formed without affecting mounts for functional components. A pipe for delivering working oil from the lower portion of the crankcase to the hydraulic pressure control valve is disposed on a front surface of the engine. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090090328 | Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders. A fuel metering system includes a fuel reservoir. A fuel level signal is provided which characterizes the fuel level of the fuel reservoir. When the fuel level signal drops below a threshold value, a subset of the cylinders is shut off. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090194064 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION BUSYNESS - A method of transitioning an engine to a cylinder deactivation mode may include determining a ratio of time that the engine is operating in the cylinder deactivation mode for an engine operating condition relative to a total time of engine operation in the operating condition, determining a number of transitions from a full cylinder mode to the cylinder deactivation mode during the operating condition, determining a transition modifier based on the ratio and number, and modifying a transition criterion based on the transition modifier. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154738 | APPARATUS TO DETERMINE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION STATE - An apparatus determines a cylinder deactivation state of an internal combustion engine capable of deactivating one or more cylinders among a plurality of cylinders in accordance with an instruction from a program-controlled electronic control unit (ECU). The apparatus includes detection means to output a signal corresponding to an intake air amount into the internal combustion engine. The ECU includes Fourier transformation means to perform Fourier transformation on the signal from the detection means at plural fundamental frequencies, and determines the cylinder deactivation state with spectrums obtained from the Fourier transformation means based on predetermined relationship between the spectrums of Fourier transformation at the plural fundamental frequencies and the cylinder deactivation state of the internal combustion engine. The ECU distinguishes a deactivated cylinder with a phase obtained from the Fourier transformation means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110000459 | PISTON ENGINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating an engine, including, adjusting a target load, which lies below a full load; operating at least one cylinder in a first cylinder group with a first load, which is reduced with respect to the target load; operating at least one cylinder in a second cylinder group with a second load, which is increased with respect to the target load; selecting the first and second loads such that a resulting load is the target load; and selecting the first and second loads such that at least one environmental parameter value is improved, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of a fuel consumption, a nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas, and a particle content in the exhaust gas. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120138012 | DIRECT ACTING CDA DEVICE - A direct acting CDA device may include an outer body glidingly contacting a cam and moving up and down, an hollow upper seat located in the outer body and restricted to the movement of the outer body, an oil passage formed between the outer body and the upper seat, a latching device insertion hole formed in a transverse direction in the oil passage, an hollow inner body located in the upper seat, latching devices inserted in the latching device insertion hole and selectively restricting the movement of the inner body to the movement of the outer body by selective oil supply, and a lost motion spring located in the hollow spaces of the upper seat and the inner body, supported by the inner body and providing the outer body with an elastic force so that the outer body can selectively take a lost motion. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130118443 | SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL - A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150101562 | CDA DEVICE - A CDA device includes: an outer body that moves up/down in contact with a cam and has an oil input hole at one side and latching pin chambers; an upper seat disposed inside the outer body; an inner body disposed slidably inside the outer body, has a latching pin hole, and is combined with a valve; a lost motion spring that elastically supports the outer body in a lost motion between the inner body and the outer body; latching pins that are slidably disposed in the latching pin chambers and inserted in the latching pin holes; and latching pin springs that push the latching pins into the latching pin hole, in which hydraulic pressure selectively transmitted from the oil input hole pushes the latching pins and the latching pins are separated from the latching pin holes. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150361907 | FUEL CONSUMPTION BASED CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cylinder control method includes: generating a torque request for an engine based on at least one driver input; based on the torque request, determining a target number of activated cylinders of the engine; determining possible sequences for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to achieve the target number of activated cylinders; determining predicted fuel consumption values for the possible sequences, respectively; identifying first ones of the possible sequences having predicted fuel consumption values that are less than a predetermined amount from a lowest one of the predicted fuel consumption values; selecting one of the first ones of the possible sequences; setting a selected sequence for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to the selected one of the first ones of the possible sequences; based on the selected sequence, one of activating and deactivating a next cylinder in a predetermined firing order of the cylinders. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110226213 | Fuel injection flush tool - A fuel injection flush tool adapted to be connected to a conventional fuel injection flush canister in which a supply of combustible liquid fuel injection cleaner is stored. Liquid cleaner is delivered from the flush canister to a gasoline or diesel-driven engine being serviced by which to burn off carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and related parts during a tune-up or service. During one embodiment, air is applied to the flush canister so that the liquid cleaner is delivered from the canister at a pressure which corresponds to the operating pressure of the engine running at idle. In this case, the fuel injectors can advantageously be cleaned (i.e., decarbonized) in a relatively short time and at reduced cost without having to turn off the engine, disable the fuel pump, or remove seats, fuses, relays, etc. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20150369122 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device, wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device, a relative humidity of greater than 0%; cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that water precipitate is formed; introducing the substance and the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber; and discharging residues from the combustion chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186655 | ON-LINE CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARBON DEPOSIT IN ENGINE INTAKE VALVE AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The present invention discloses an on-line cleaning system and control method for carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber comprising a cleaning agent tank, a cleaning agent inlet line and a control circuit, the control circuit comprises a cleaning work procedure, and is provided with a cleaning start-up circuit, the cleaning agent tank is disposed on a frame within the automobile engine hood, one end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to the cleaning agent tank, the other end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to an engine vacuum pipeline which is a vacuum pipeline in communication with the automobile engine intake valve, a control signal at the automobile engine operating state is connected with the start-up circuit in the control circuit. The on-line cleaning of the carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber is achieved without changing the existing automobile basic design, and the control method is simple and practical. A closed-loop automatic control of the cleaning agent inflow amount and the vacuum pressure is achieved; the cleaning process is safe and reliable, and the environmental performance of the engine emission is improved. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110114055 | Method for operating a combustion engine - A combustion engine ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110271928 | DETERMINATION OF AN OVERSPEED-SHUTDOWN EVENT IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20090133662 | Method for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine having a plurality of cylinder banks - A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder banks, of which at least one first cylinder bank is able to be deactivated. At least one cylinder of the first cylinder bank is intermittently activated again during the deactivation of the first cylinder bank. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100031918 | NON-CONTACT IGNITION CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A no-contact ignition control device includes a stop switch which maintains a second switching element at the OFF state so that an induced voltage of a trigger coil triggers a first switching element and shortcircuit a generation coil. A surge absorption element is connected in parallel to the stop switch. This configuration prevents intrusion of a surge current into the ignition control circuit caused by static electricity accumulated on the surface of casing covering electronic parts of the ignition control circuit and surely avoid dielectric breakdown of the electronic parts or malfunction of the circuit by the surge current. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110088651 | PORTABLE WORKING MACHINE - A portable working machine includes a gaseous-fueled engine, a working unit driven by the engine, a control unit for controlling the engine and the working unit, and an acceleration sensor capable of detecting accelerations in two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions relative to a vertical line, which is induced in the portable working machine. The control unit is configured to determine a tip angle of the portable working machine based on the horizontal accelerations detected by the acceleration sensor and issue a stop instruction to the engine when it determines that the tip angle exceeds a preset reference angle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110162615 | Method For Generating And Applying A Cleaning Voltage Pulse To A Stop Connection, and an Associated Digitally Controlled Magnetic Ignition Circuit - A method for generating and applying at least one voltage pulse, which provides a cleaning effect for a stop switch, to a stop connection assigned to the stop switch, which stop connection is provided on a digitally controlled magnetic ignition circuit of an electrical device, wherein the magnetic ignition circuit generates a voltage wave series from half waves, the amplitude of which decreases over time, and/or at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range, wherein if a voltage wave series is generated, at least one later half wave in the voltage wave series, which half wave follows the first half wave temporally and therefore has a lower amplitude, is applied as a voltage pulse to the stop connection, and/or in that if at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range of 12 V to 50 V is generated, the one or more voltage pulses are applied to the stop connection and thereby exert a cleaning effect on the stop switch. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20130276743 | SEPARATOR WALL FOR A CRANKCASE - A crankcase for an internal combustion engine, having a suction arrangement which is assigned to the crankcase and is configured for ventilating the crankcase of blow-by gas, in particular a gas/oil mixture, to produce a limited vacuum in the crankcase is disclosed. The crankcase has at least one dividing wall which is configured to feed blow-by gas and to separate oil. A ventilating housing part and a carrier housing part which is arranged above the ventilating housing part in included in the crankcase. The dividing wall is formed between the ventilating housing part and the carrier housing part and a suction arrangement is formed in the form of a suction jet pump which is configured for extracting oil from the dividing wall. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20090101101 | Load control device for engine of work vehicle - A device for use in a work vehicle such as a wheel loader, capable of reliably preventing engine stall due to rapid application of high hydraulic load, without causing problems such as deterioration in fuel efficiency or vehicle performance and waste of energy. When the operator rapidly operates the loader operating lever to the raising direction while operating the steering handle, the hydraulic load in the steering hydraulic pump and the loader hydraulic pump is increased rapidly. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a high hydraulic load line. Therefore, the engine tries to raise the torque to match the same with the high hydraulic load. However, the increase of the engine torque cannot keep up with the rapid increase of the hydraulic load (time delay occurs), resulting in that the actual speed of the engine becomes a threshold value or lower. When determining that an engine speed detected by the engine speed detecting sensor has been decreased to the threshold value or lower, the controller implements a control to reduce the absorption torque of the variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a low hydraulic load line. The change of the hydraulic load from the high hydraulic load to the low hydraulic load gives a margin to the current torque of the engine with respect to the low hydraulic load. Consequently, the actual speed of the engine is increased to return onto the regulation line, exceeding the threshold value. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101102 | Compact Output Speed Reduction System - An appliance set comprising an appliance for receiving a rotational drive at an input shaft; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and an oil pump having at least one gear driven from the crankshaft; and a coupling that mechanically couples the input shaft to the said gear whereby the appliance can be driven from the gear of the oil pump. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090120405 | System with a Compressor and with a Consumer in a Motor Vehicle - A system has a compressor and a consumer which are coupled to a drivetrain and extract energy through the drivetrain. The consumer is suitable for varying an absorption of power, which is made available to it by the drivetrain, as a function of a power which is required for compressor operation and which is supplied from the drivetrain to the compressor. A pump has at least one pump chamber which generates a pumping power during pumping operation. The pump additionally has at least one pump chamber which generates no pumping power or a reduced pumping power during pumping operation. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126677 | Device comprising a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier - A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20140196683 | COMPRESSOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE-RELIEF GROOVE - A compressor is disclosed. In one aspect, the compressor includes a pressure chamber which is delimited by at least two housing parts, the housing parts including sealing surfaces that are connected by a connection device which applies a contact pressing force between the sealing surfaces. At least one groove extending in a circumferential direction is arranged on at least one sealing surface. At least one relief opening is arranged on at least one of the housing parts. The relief opening connects the groove to the surroundings of the compressor and emanates from the groove. The groove is arranged such that when a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded in the pressure chamber, a pressure-building medium can gather in the groove and at least partially escape through the relief opening. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20080230033 | Throttle lever breakaway mechanism - A throttle lever for use with vehicles such as ATVs with a throttle housing including a vehicle throttle control mechanism. The lever engages the control mechanism by a shaft engaging the control mechanism. A throttle lever arm rotates the shaft to control the throttle control. A failure point on the lever is placed external of the housing, whereby impact on the throttle lever arm causes failure at the failure point, leaving a portion of the throttle lever arm for continued. The preferred failure is a groove on the lever arm facing toward the direction of travel of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100108020 | Connector apparatus and system for explosion proof engine - Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199945 | Internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device, at least one safety device is provided for preventing an unscheduled switching of a valve train switching unit. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251989 | Stuck Throttle Ignition Interrupting Device - A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising a multifunction accelerator pedal adapted to engage an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status, such that the pedal communicates an undesirable throttle status to the interruption means. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20130213344 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A safety and input/output (I/O) module of an engine controller for an engine set of a marine vessel can be physically distinct from an engine control unit (ECU). The safety and I/O module can include hardware in addition to software, firmware, or a combination thereof. The safety and I/O module can be a single logic controller having safety functionality and I/O functionality. The safety functionality can be for dynamic engine protection during operation of the engine set of the marine vessel. The I/O functionality can be for sending signals to components external to the engine controller and for receiving signals from components external to the engine controller. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150122214 | MARINE PROPULSION UNIT AND A VALVE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20090126680 | GAS-ENGINE-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINE - In a gas-engine-mounted working machine, a gas engine is mounted on a machine body and supplied with fuel gas from a cassette gas canister, a handle column extends rearwardly and upwardly from the machine body, and the cassette gas canister is detachably attached to the handle column. Operating handle is collapsably attached to the handle column. Collapsing-movement-preventing member is provided on the operating handle for preventing collapsing movement of the operating handle, utilizing presence of the cassette gas canister attached to the handle column, so that the collapsing movement of the operating handle is prevented as long as the cassette gas canister is attached to the handle column. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018494 | SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit for measuring a measurement variable in a medium, in particular in an aggressive liquid or gaseous medium, comprises a sensor that is arranged in a sensor capsule and has a sensor region that is arranged on a base body. In order to detect the measurement variable in the sensor region, a measurement opening is provided in the sensor capsule. On a side facing the measurement opening, the sensor region has a measurement surface that is provided with measurement electronics. An electrical supply line is provided on the sensor for the purpose of transmitting a sensor signal that is generated by the measurement electronics. A plated-through hole is provided in the base body. The plated-through hole is used to connect the measurement electronics to the electrical supply line via signals through the base body, on a base side of the sensor that faces away from the measurement opening. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100095925 | Fuel Tank System and Related Method of Assembly - A fuel tank system, engine employing such a system, and related method of assembly are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the fuel tank system includes a fuel tank, a mounting bracket, and at least three fastening devices. The tank includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity. The bracket has first and second protrusions, where the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively. First and second ones of the fastening devices are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the protrusions out of the channels, thereby securing the bracket to the tank. A third of the fastening devices allows the bracket to be secured to another engine component. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100132657 | Fuel Supply Device, Particularly for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel supply device ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100192903 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE BURNING INSIDE A FREE COMBUSTION COMPARTMENT - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to an energy heat converter, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the energy converter, the thermal efficiency of the energy converter increases, the fuel consumption of the energy converter is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the energy converter is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of an energy converter and a method for reducing air pollution created by an energy converter, the method comprising passing air through a metal element and using the air for combustion in the energy converter. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100319651 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - To provide a temperature sensor plausibility diagnosis unit and plausibility diagnosis method that can accurately perform plausibility diagnosis of a temperature sensor in a desired timing and an exhaust purification apparatus equipped with the plausibility diagnosis unit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326397 | ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electrical adjusting arrangement for an internal combustion engine includes an electric drive motor disposed in a housing body. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing with a drive side closed by a plastic front plate. A mounting flange is disposed on a drive side of the electric drive motor, the mounting flange being integral with the motor housing. The plastic front plate extends at least partially radially beyond the motor housing and is configured to seat via a clamping fit in a corresponding recess of the housing body so as to radially fix the electric drive motor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120024257 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle with a spark plug unit disposed on a front side of a cylinder head wherein approaching the spark plug unit from the front side between a front wheel and the spark plug unit as well as a high-tension cord can be prevented, without increasing the front-rear length of the vehicle. The motorcycle includes an engine with a tubular section containing a spark plug that projects roughly in a forward direction from a front surface of a cylinder head. A spark plug cap which is connected to the spark plug in the inside of the tubular section with the high-tension cord connected to a side portion thereof is fitted to the tubular section. A portion of the tubular section which projects from the cylinder head is formed with a cutout for containing the high-tension cord and for directing the cord toward a lateral side of the tubular section. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042848 | FUEL STABALIZER METERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method discharge fuel stabilizer to a carburetor bowl of an engine during or after completion of engine shutdown. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073540 | Extraction tube for emission measurement systems - An extraction tube ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125285 | LATENT HEAT STORAGE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A latent heat storage for an internal combustion engine is described having a crystallizable storage medium for storing heat while utilizing the enthalpy of a melting procedure. The storage medium has a state of supercooled molten mass at ambient temperature. Furthermore, the latent heat storage includes a crystallization nucleus provider for providing a crystallization nucleus in the storage medium, in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in the state of supercooled molten mass. Additionally, an internal combustion engine is provided having such a latent heat storage and a method for temperature control of an internal combustion engine. In a first step of the method, a crystallized storage medium is melted in order to store heat while utilizing the enthalpy of the melting procedure. The storage medium then cools down at most to the ambient temperature and forms a supercooled molten mass in the process. A crystallization nucleus in the storage medium is provided in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in a defined way. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167857 | ACCESSORY DRIVE CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120272934 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Fuels - Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120318232 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH VALVE-STOP-MECHANISM-EQUIPPED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To provide a vehicle provided with a valve-stop-mechanism-equipped internal combustion engine capable of ensuring a negative pressure in a brake booster while preventing with reliability fresh air from flowing into a catalyst during a valve stop control. An internal combustion engine provided with a valve stop mechanism capable of changing the operational state of an intake valve between a valve operating state and a valve closed/stopped state is provided. A brake booster is provided capable of assisting operation of a brake pedal of the vehicle. Exhaust side negative pressure passages are provided as communication passages that are configured to be in communication with each branch pipe section of an exhaust manifold in a period in which a negative pressure is generated in the case where the intake valve is in the valve closed/stopped state while an exhaust valve is allowed to open and close. The remaining end of the second exhaust side negative pressure passage is connected to the brake booster. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130055982 | BEARING BLOCK - A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068192 | FUEL EXHAUST PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ENGINE - A fuel exhaust prevention structure of an engine may include a fuel pipe mounted on the engine and provided outside the engine, and a connector having one end that may be inserted onto an end of the fuel pipe and the other end that may be provided with a shutoff valve to be selectively opened and closed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130118444 | CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a crankshaft support structure of an internal combustion engine, an oil pump can be miniaturized with miniaturizing the internal combustion engine by using a slide bearing. In the support structure for the crankshaft supported by right-left split crankcases | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125856 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an accessory mounting structure for an internal combustion engine, an accessory unit block detachably supporting an engine accessory is attached to the side of the body of the engine. The accessory unit block has an upper portion of a flat shape, and a lower portion extending away from the engine body to terminate in a water pump housing. An upper fixing boss is formed on an upper part of the upper portion, while a lower fixing boss is formed on an end, remote from the engine body, of an upper-side edge of the water pump housing. The engine accessory is fixedly mounted on the unit block by attaching fixing brackets to the upper and lower fixing bosses. The engine accessory is thus compactly accommodated. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130174804 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY AND FUEL TANK OF GASOLINE-ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - There is provided a mounting structure for a battery and a fuel tank of a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. The mounting structure allows the battery to be disposed on one side of a propeller shaft, and the fuel tank to be disposed on the other side of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is disposed in the center of the vehicle and below the bearing surface of the rear seat, under the floor of the vehicle body so as to substantially extend in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206098 | Engine Maintenance Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for maintaining engines including a support cradle and neck support for bearing the load of multiple exhaust system components simultaneously during removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment to the engine. The neck support includes one or more separators and cutouts to support exhaust manifold necks and limit lateral movement of the exhaust manifolds during removal and maintenance. The apparatus includes structural supports designed for allowing maneuverability into an engine for proper placement. A method of using the apparatus for removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment of exhaust manifolds to an engine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213345 | PIPE FOR MOTOR FLUID RETURN AND ENTRY TO THE CRANKCASE - A terminal of a pipe of the kind used for the evacuation of a motor fluid used to lubricate and/or cool the auxiliary systems of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbocharger. The purpose of the invention is to obtain an easily manufactured and assembled return pipe terminal with which it is possible to carry out the return of fluids at the outlet of the car's engine block auxiliary devices (turbochargers, displacement compressors, etc.) in a more secure and watertight fashion. The pipe terminal includes improved means for the axial positioning thereof in the engine cylinder block or crankcase, which mainly comprises an abutment, a transition portion, and a coupling portion that connects the two parts. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130233272 | METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A GLOW PLUG - A method for controlling the surface temperature of any glow plug in an internal combustion engine. A glow plug control device carries out an initialization at the installed and connected glow plug to adapt the temperature model to the behaviour of the connected glow plug before the engine is started. Upon initialization, the glow plug is acted on by at least two different voltages and the resistances of the glow plug with these voltages are measured. A resistance gradient is calculated therefrom and the temperature model is adapted to the behaviour of the connected glow plug. During the control process during operation of the engine, the momentary surface temperature of the glow plug is estimated by a model temperature, which is established using the temperature model. The effective voltage acting on the glow plug is changed in accordance with the deviation of the model temperature from a target temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269651 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve compactness and sufficient durability without increasing the number of parts. To be specific, an anti-vibration member | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276744 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130306024 | DUCT - The invention relates to a duct for a vehicle, comprising: an elongate passageway defined by at least one wall, the passageway having first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis of the passageway; a non-annular inlet at the first end of the passageway for receiving a first fluid flow from the boundary layer of the vehicle when in use; and, an annular outlet at the second end of the passageway having an radially inner circumferential wall and a radially outer circumferential wall, the annular outlet being in fluid communication with a propulsive unit when in use, wherein the radially inner and outer circumferential walls extend continuously to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140020650 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING STAMPING AND MICRO-PERFORATION - A method includes the steps of providing a first panel of aluminium material; providing a second panel of steel material; stamping a plurality of first pimple-like bulges in the first panel; stamping a plurality of second pimple-like bulges in the second panel, wherein the arrangement of the second pimple-like bulges is congruent with the arrangement of the first pimple-like bulges; bringing together the sides of the first and second panels that are furnished with the bulges, so that the domes of each set of pimple-like bulges lie opposite each other; and clipping the first and second panels together to form a composite by ensuring that at least one tongue is broken out of each of the pimple-like bulges on the second panel and pressed into the corresponding pimple-like bulges in the first panel. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026843 | Magnetic Bearing For Use In Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - An internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of reciprocating pistons within an engine block, each piston having linear movement convertable to rotating movement via a connecting rod connecting each piston to a crankshaft; the crankshaft rotatable about a linear axis, the crankshaft having a plurality of main journals, each main journal rotatable on a main bearing which supports the crankshaft within the engine block; and wherein at least one of the main bearings comprises a fluid film bearing and a magnetic bearing. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140026844 | OIL FILTER LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An oil filter layout structure for an internal combustion engine for a motorcycle. An exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port extends rearwardly beneath the internal combustion engine along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle. An oil pan is disposed below the internal combustion engine, the oil pan having one of left and right side walls spaced along a transverse direction of the motorcycle. The one side wall is inclined downwardly toward a center of the motorcycle. The exhaust pipe is disposed closely to the side wall. An oil filter is mounted on the internal combustion engine and disposed below the internal combustion engine in overlapping relation to the oil pan as viewed in side elevation, near the other of the left and right side walls of the oil pan. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311442 | SELF CLEANING DUST BOX ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CONTROLLED TUBE ASSEMBLIES, SUCH AS FORMING A PORTION OF A FRESH AIR REPLACEMENT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A filter box assembly for integrating into a bi-directional vent and air intake line associated with a vehicle fuel tank. The assembly includes an outer shell having an open inserting end and an opposite closed end. An inner communicable component is engageable within the open inserting end of the outer shell and collectively defines a plurality of continuous and reverse flow passageways extending between a plurality of inlet apertures defined upon a base surface of the inner component and a conduit attachment nipple extending from the inner component. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150027402 | THRUST PLATE - A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083069 | CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A system is disclosed for a chain drive assembly. The system includes a first driving sprocket coupled with a crankshaft of the motor; and a second driving sprocket coupled with the crankshaft and positioned adjacent the first driving sprocket. The system also includes a first driven sprocket coupled with a first peripheral device, and a second driven sprocket coupled with a second peripheral device. In one embodiment, the system includes a first chain mechanically coupling the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprocket, and a second chain mechanically coupling the second driving sprocket with the second driven sprocket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160186653 | RIGID PRESS-FIT CAP FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A rigid cap is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular, for the engine of a motor vehicle. The rigid cap has a first layer made of a metal material and at least a second layer comprising polyamide 11. Preferably, the second layer is made entirely of polyamide 11 and, even more preferably, entirely covers the first layer. The cap may be a press-fit cap or a threaded cap. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20100192900 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A communicating passage for discharging oil and recovering the oil in an oil pan in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine wherein the communicating passage enables internal spaces of a plurality of crank chambers corresponding to a plurality of cylinders to communicate is provided to a crankcase. An opening of a drain for discharging oil inside the communicating passage is provided. In addition, the drain for discharging the oil via the opening is provided. The drain is formed to discharge the oil on the side of the oil pan provided to the crankcase. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130220268 | HIGH-LOAD THRUST BEARING - A thrust bearing for use in an engine is disclosed. The thrust bearing may have a ring member with a generally planar front face and a generally planar back face. The thrust bearing may also have a plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels formed in the front face, and a plurality of recesses formed within the back face. Each of the plurality of recesses may be located in general annular alignment with an associated one of the plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140251257 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement for a camshaft may include a bearing ring arranged between two functional elements. The bearing ring may be supported with respect to the functional elements via axial front sides. At least one of the axial front sides of the bearing ring and a side of the respective functional elements in sliding contact with the axial front side may have a polymer coating. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314357 | Air cleaner unit for internal combustion engine - An air cleaner unit includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing for filtering air to be introduced into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The casing includes a first case member and a second case member that are coupled to each other such that the filter element is housed in an element housing portion of the casing. The first case member has a hinge receiving portion, and the second case member has a hinge inserting portion. The hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are disposed under the element housing portion. The hinge receiving portion includes an engagement opening in which the hinge inserting portion is received such that the hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are connected in a hinge manner. The hinge receiving portion further includes a hinge receiving surface that extends from a vicinity of the engagement opening. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031983 | Air Filter for an Air Intake System of a Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine - An air filter for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part. A filter element is arranged between the housing parts. An untreated air side of the air filter is formed in the first housing part and a clean air side of the air filter is formed in the second housing part. The first housing part has a housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing and the second housing part has a housing opening for discharging clean air out of the housing. Further, the housing has a third housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing, with the housing holding a switchable flap arrangement for opening and closing the third housing opening. The flap arrangement can be activated as a function of operating states of the internal combustion engine. This allows variable, in particular large air masses to be passed through an air filter on account of the further housing opening. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090056668 | Acoustic Side Cover for an Engine - An apparatus for reducing engine noise includes a side cover configured to operatively connect to a side of an engine block. The side cover has a first layer configured to be adjacent to an outer surface of the side of the engine block. The first layer is made of a first acoustic-absorbing material. The side cover also has a second layer configured to be adjacent to the first layer opposite the engine block. The second layer is a second substantially rigid material establishing an acoustic barrier and is configured to operatively support at least one engine component such as an electrical or fluid line, such as by an integrally formed fastener or channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084344 | AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - An air filter system is provided for a vehicle. The air filter system includes, but is not limited to a raw air duct, a filter housing with an air filter element, and a filtered air duct to an internal combustion engine. The raw air duct and the filtered air duct are connected to a corresponding raw air inlet or a filtered air outlet of the filter housing. The air filter system with filter housing and raw air duct is disposed as a structural unit partly in the engine compartment and partly in an air intake region separate from the engine compartment. An adapter of the air filter system supported on the bodywork of the vehicle is disposed in a transition zone from the engine compartment to the air intake region. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095249 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126678 | Air Cleaner - An air cleaner case of an air cleaner used in an engine provides a lower casing holding a cleaner element thereon, and a cover accommodating the cleaner element therein. The lower casing includes a base on which the cleaner element is mounted, an exhaust duct extending downward from the base so that air purified by the cleaner element is conveyed to the intake side of the engine, an inlet duct extending downward from the base along the exhaust duct, and an inlet cylinder extending upward into the accommodating chamber from the base so as to be continuous with the inlet duct. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126679 | AIR FILTER DUCT COVER - Disclosed is a way to increase the air circulation in buildings with furnaces, air conditioners, etc. with ducts that have openings on filter holders for filters. The present invention would stop the air from being drawn in around the filter opening causing more air being drawn from the return vents to increase circulation. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133663 | Air cleaner unit for vehicle and fan shroud having the same - An air cleaner unit for a vehicle includes an air cleaner element and an air cleaner housing to be arranged generally above ring portions of a fan shroud. The air cleaner element is disposed in the air cleaner housing such that a predetermined space is provided between a lower surface of the air cleaner element and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the air cleaner housing. The bottom wall of the air cleaner housing includes at least two arcuate portions to correspond to the ring portions of the fan shroud and a projecting portion between the arcuate portions. The projecting portion projects downwardly and is configured to increase the volume of the predetermined space. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159039 | Air cleaner and engine including the same - A tubular channel is disposed in a path of air that flows from an inlet to a dirty side. The cross sectional area of the tubular channel is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet. A dust outlet is disposed in a wall in a path of the air that flows out of the exit of the tubular channels to the dirty side. The dust outlet extends through the wall of the air cleaner from the inside to the outside. As the air blasts out of the dust outlet, dust in the air cleaner is discharged to the outside. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183709 | Engine air cleaner and device for mounting air cleaner on engine - In an engine air cleaner, a suction opening ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090266333 | AIR-DAMPED ENGINE MOUNT - An air-damped engine mount has a filter module installed in a damping chamber formed by coupling between a main rubber and a main pipe. The air-damped engine mount may include a bolt, a main rubber into which the bolt is fitted and coupled, a hollow main pipe coupled with the main rubber and supporting the main rubber, a cover plate coupled with the main pipe to form a damping chamber between the cover plate and the main rubber, and a filter module coupled with the cover plate and configured to permit air to communicate through the filter module against flow resistance with the damping chamber and the outside, wherein the flow resistance against the air passing through the filter module regulates air pressure inside the damping chamber to reduce vibration in the main rubber. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272361 | Hydrocarbon Adsorption Filter for Air Intake System Evaporative Emission Control - The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated to any surface area of an air intake system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can escape to the atmosphere, through said air intake system. In another embodiment, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents can be incorporated in the air filter of an air intake system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090308346 | ENGINE COOLING FLOW DEBRIS CLEANER AND AIR-PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A work vehicle operating in a highly contaminated environment has a radiator with a rotary screen debris removal device upstream of the radiator. The debris thus removed passes through a fan for disposal away from the work machine. The engine is an air breathing fuel consuming engine and has a pre-cleaner for removing larger particles of air delivered to the engine for combustion. A conduit extends from the intake air pre-cleaner to a venturi device adjacent to and upstream of the fan for continuously and effectively removing particles from the engine air pre-cleaner. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314249 | Air cleaner for internal combustion engine - Air filtered through a filter element in a case is supplied via an air outlet port to a carburetor. Bottom plate of the case includes a support frame section bulging inwardly of the case. The support frame section includes a peripheral wall surrounding the periphery of the outlet port, a plurality of posts extending upward from the peripheral wall, and a canopy portion of a plate shape provided on the upper ends of the posts. Interior of the case and the outlet port are in communication with each other via a space between the posts, and the canopy portion covers the whole opening area of the outlet port. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012076 | ENGINE COMBUSTION BOOSTER - An engine combustion booster comprises a body, an air filter device, two elongate adjusting screws, and two vacuum valve units and a joint. The joint is assembled to the chamber of the body; an upper end of the joint has a cover plate. A lower side of the cover plate has a threaded portion for threading the female thread of the chamber. The cover plate is extended with a tube. The channel penetrates through the tube and the cover plate. Two ends of the channel are wider than a middle portion of the channel; and a bottom of the cover plate has an annular recess for receiving a washer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024762 | SLUDGE ADHESION INHIBITING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sludge adhesion inhibiting structure for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention is characterized in that a sludge inhibiting layer inhibiting generation or adhesion of sludge is formed on a surface of an area inside the internal combustion engine into which oil as a liquid does not always spread and which is contacted by oil mist as a gas. Preferably, the sludge inhibiting layer is made up of a solid alkali substance. Furthermore, the sludge inhibiting layer is provided in a head cover and formed on an inner surface of an oil separator chamber separating the oil from a blow-by gas. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100037850 | OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a casing having a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber that are separated from one another. A valve connects the first and second chambers with one another in an open position of the valve. The valve is switched temperature dependent, wherein the valve is closed at a temperature below a switching temperature. An outlet opening communicates with the first oil chamber. The first oil chamber has a first oil volume and the second oil chamber has a second oil volume, wherein the first oil volume is smaller than the second oil volume. The outlet opening is positioned in an exterior wall of the first oil chamber and provides a connecting opening for connecting an oil cooler to be connected to an exterior wall of the casing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050980 | AIR CLEANER UNIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner unit for an internal combustion engine includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a first case member having a first opening and a first sealing surface on a periphery of the first opening and a second case member having a second opening and a second sealing surface on a periphery of the second opening. The first case member and the second case member are coupled such that the first and second openings are opposed in a substantially horizontal direction of a vehicle. The filter element has a peripheral portion that is interposed between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. The first case member includes a side wall and a projection that projects from an inner surface of the side wall. The filter element is held in a substantially vertical position in the casing through the projection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077985 | Work Apparatus With Internal Combustion Engine - A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089360 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to a combustion engine, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the combustion engine, the fuel consumption of the combustion engine is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the combustion engine is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of a combustion engine and a method for reducing air pollution created by a combustion engine, the method comprising passing air through a metal element; and using the air for combustion in the combustion engine | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILTERING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR THROUGH USE OF A VEHICLE - An air filtering device and method for a vehicle includes an air intake port for securement on a vehicle such that a motion of the vehicle urges environmental air through an intake port; a filter in fluid communication with the air intake port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the air filter. The device and method are configured to receive an air flow created by a motion of the vehicle, filter that air flow and remove gaseous and/or particulates from that air flow and thereafter return the filtered air to the environment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101528 | ACOUSTIC BUMPERS WITH ENGINE FRONT COVER HIDDEN MOUNTING - The present invention provides novel acoustic bumpers that can dampen vibrations and control noise transmission from an engine front cover, or other component. In one embodiment, the front cover carries a water pump and internal water distribution passages and covers an overhead camshaft drive mechanism and an oil pump mounted on the engine block. Noise control of unsupported cover central portions is provided by acoustic bumpers carried on inside cover bosses and engaging surfaces in accessible locations on the engine block front face or on associated components. The acoustic bumpers may be doughnut shaped annular rings having identical coaxial locating recesses on opposite sides for error-free installation. A central web between the recesses includes an axially located retainer hole. Each bumper may be mounted on a pillar on the inside cover face that includes a fastener receiving blind hole centrally located on a raised circular boss. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100132656 | Intake system for sucking in combustion air and manually guided piece of equipment - In order to provide an intake system ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147257 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine, an engine cover forming an engine compartment for holding the internal combustion engine therein, and a top cover covering the engine cover from above and provided with a carrying grip. An intermediate member is placed in a space between the engine cover and the top cover. First connecting parts for connecting the engine cover and the intermediate member are arranged in a space between the engine cover and the intermediate member, and second connecting parts for connecting the top cover and the intermediate cover are arranged in a space between the top cover and the intermediate cover. The connecting parts arranged in the spaces between the engine cover and the top cover ensure rigid connection, the degree of freedom of arranging the connecting parts is increased, and the engine cover can be manufactured at low cost. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154736 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner device that has a reduced size achieved by curving an air introduction path, that has a cleaner element with extended service life, and in which air flows uniformly in a clean chamber. The air introduction path ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154737 | Vehicle air cleaner mounting structure - A vehicle air cleaner mounting structure is disposed in a space between a shelf portion of a fender apron and a hood. The mounting structure has support portions at at least three points. A protruding portion of the air cleaner protrudes farther inward in a vehicle width direction than a vertical wall of the fender apron. The support portions are disposed outside the protruding portion in the vehicle width direction, the first support portion and the second support portion positioned inside in the vehicle width direction out of the support portions are disposed on a phantom axis line extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view. The air cleaner is supported to be able to turn about the phantom axis line, and the third support portion is disposed outside the phantom axis line in the vehicle width direction. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192901 | Air filter unit - An air filter unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192902 | COVER MEMBER TO ENGINES - Provided is a cover member ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300398 | SELECTABLE DECORATIVE COVER SYSTEM - A cover assembly is comprised of a first cover and a second cover configured for juxtaposed attachment to the first cover. The second cover can be an assembly of two pieces or more wherein at least one of the pieces is attached to the first cover in a manner so that it can rotate in relation to the first cover. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326395 | Cover with Integrated Braces - A composite material intake manifold cover includes braces integral to the outside surface of the cover to stiffen the cover and reduce noise and vibration associated with the cover. The cover has a flange around the periphery with a raised weld bead, the weld bead provided for welding the cover to a mating piece. The flange extends outwardly from the cover for a first distance over most of the periphery and a second distance to support the braces over the remainder of the periphery. The braces extend upwardly from the upper surface of the flange at the sections of the flange extending out the second distance and may be placed between adjacent intake runner ports. By providing portions of the flange extending out a greater distance, a more substantial brace can be supported, thereby improving the noise and vibration characteristics relative to conventional stiffening ribs. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326396 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING GASEOUS FLUIDS - A filter device for filtering gaseous fluids has a spiral-shaped wound filter path having parallel flow channels for the fluid. The flow channels end in a wound state at an axial face of the filter element at axially different positions. At the second, opposite axial face, the filter element has a geometry deviating from that of the first face | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000458 | Filter device, especially air filter for an internal combustion engine - The invention relates to a filter device ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005490 | CYLINDER HEAD COVER - A cylinder head cover having a bearing device that includes at least two bearing blocks for supporting a camshaft, and one connecting element. The bearing blocks are axially penetrated in a first through-opening by the camshaft and are fixed in an aligned position with respect to one another by the connecting element. The bearing blocks, the connecting element and the camshaft form a prefabricated assembly. The cylinder head cover is connected via at least one additional connecting element with the bearing device, whereby a unit consisting of the cylinder head cover and the bearing device are mounted on the cylinder head. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110023813 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS - A motor-vehicle air cleaner comprises the filter assembly, an air-cleaner housing configured to fittably and removably accommodate the filter assembly and to enclose the main filter and the auxiliary filter separately when the filter assembly is accommodated in the air-cleaner housing. The motor-vehicle air cleaner further comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict air flow to the auxiliary filter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110048368 | RAINCAP PRECLEANER, MOTOR VECHILE HAVING A RAINCAP PRECLEANER, AND METHOD FOR PRECLEANING AIR - A raincap precleaner is provided according to the present invention. The raincap precleaner includes a sleeve, a cover, and a precleaner assembly. The sleeve is constructed for mounting on an air intake stack and has an air intake flow region for delivering intake air to the air intake stack. The cover includes a top portion having an annular circumference and a depending flange portion extending from the annular circumference of the top portion. The cover is arranged relative to the sleeve to provide a precleaner area and a precleaned air chamber. The precleaner assembly is provided extending around a periphery of the sleeve and in the precleaner area so that environmental air flows through the precleaner assembly and into the precleaned air chamber, and from the precleaned air chamber into the air intake flow region. The precleaner assembly comprises a plurality of inertial separators. A method for precleaning air and a motor vehicle are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073066 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes: an engine body including: a crankcase for rotatably supporting a crankshaft; and a crankcase cover fastened to the crankcase by a plurality of bolts so as to cover one side of the crankcase; and a stay supporting an oil level gauge guide, the stay being mounted on the engine body, the stay having an opening receiving and supporting a tube or wire. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083635 | AIR CLEANER SCAVENGE KIT - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083636 | ENGINE WITH AN IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF THE CARBURETTOR UNIT - In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e. simple assembly and disassembly, it is proposed that the holding device with the at least one elastic element is provided between the carburettor unit and the cylinder and that the holding device is arranged above the inlet pipe in the direction towards the head end of the cylinder in such a manner that a suspended arrangement of the carburettor unit on the cylinder is formed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088652 | Ram induction system - The method of separating contaminants from a stream of incoming contaminated air to an engine is disclosed wherein the incoming contaminated air stream is separated into a relatively clean air stream and a relatively dirty air stream with the relatively clean air stream being directed to the inlet of the engine and with the relatively dirty air stream being directed to one or more purge exits and out of the system, thereby causing the purged air stream to carry at least some of the original contaminants from the incoming air stream. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100320 | ENGINE DUST AND DIRT SHIELD OR COVER - An engine cover system provides temporary reusable covers for engine blocks to protect against entry of foreign material into the engine when the head and manifolds are removed during repair, rebuild or transport both with used and new engine blocks. Manifold and head cover portions may be separately installed or installed in combination with clip members to attach the head and manifold cover portions to one another. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114056 | ENGINE WITH VIBRATION SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE - There is provided, in one aspect of the present description, an engine. In one example, the engine comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head, a sheet metal gasket interposed between the block and the head, a first projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the block, and a second projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the head, the first projection and the second projection facing each other along a coupling surface between the block and the head. The engine further comprises an extension extending from a main body of the sheet metal gasket and located between the first projection and the second projection, and a resilient portion which is provided in the extension, formed resiliently in a direction perpendicular to the coupling surface, and compressed between the first projection and the second projection when the head is fastened on the block. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146616 | Noise Abatement Engine Cover - An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155094 | VALVE COVER WITH CUSTOM LOOM - The present invention relates to a modified valve cover comprising: a top surface area; a plurality grooves over the top surface area; and a means to secure an ignition wire in each groove. The grooves extend vertically and horizontally across the top surface. The means to secure may include a clasping lip along each edge of each groove. In one particular embodiment, the valve cover is manufactured of aluminum. The width of each groove may be one of 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm in width. In one exemplary embodiment, the modified valve cover further comprises a cover that attaches to the valve cover and covers the ignition wires within the grooves. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162616 | Carburetor Cover - A carburetor cover includes a first portion with a flanged portion extending from an outer edge of the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of spaced holes and a first opening for receiving a fastener of a carburetor. The spaced holes of the first surface have diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. A side wall includes a plurality of spaced holes having diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. One end of the side wall is connected to the flanged portion. Another end of the side wall is configured to be mounted on a surface of the carburetor. Airflow is received directly by the first portion and the side wall without passing through a filter medium. Airflow flows through the carburetor cover directly to an engine without passing through a filter medium. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247582 | Intake Air Filter for Internal Combustion Engines - The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308494 | Integrated Idealized Inlet for Engine Air Induction System - An integrated air flow component is provided for an internal combustion engine air induction system having an air inlet duct. The integrated air flow component includes an air flow separator in the duct including air flow guidance surfaces downstream of the air cleaner. An engine air duct is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012080 | WATER/AIR SEPARATOR - A filter assembly having: an air filter; an air filter compartment having the air filter disposed therein; and a cap covering the air filter compartment. The cap has ribs disposed along inner sidewalls of the cap. The ribs, outer sidewalls of the compartment, and inner sidewalls of the cap form a plurality of channels having inlets for receiving a mixture of air and water. The walls of the channels collect droplets of a water portion of the mixture entering the channels. The collected water portion is removed from the filter assembly by gravity. The air filter compartment receives the air portion of the mixture exiting outlets of the channels. The exiting air portion received by the compartment passes through the air filter and after passing through the air filter passes out of the filter assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120042847 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120067322 | VIBRATION DAMPED ARTICLE - A vibration damped enclosure comprises side walls and a vibration damping plate structure which extends across the enclosure and is attached to internal surface portions of a first and a second side walls. The vibration damping plate structure ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067323 | Filter Assembly with Mounting - A filter assembly, including an air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine in an underhood engine compartment, includes a mounting bracket with a flow passage therethrough. In one form, a combination air filter element and base is provided for an air cleaner assembly. In a further form, a filter assembly includes a filter element integrally and permanently mounted to the base for removal and replacement as a single unit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120145118 | VENTILATION HEAD COVER OF ENGINE - A ventilation head cover of an engine may include a head cover main body having a blow-by exhaust portion, a baffle plate disposed in the head cover main body with a predetermined distance from the head cover main body to form a gas passage with the blow-by exhaust portion, and an oil inflow prevention wall formed to an end portion of the baffle plate and engaged with the head cover main body, wherein the oil inflow prevention wall includes at least a gas passage hole to form the gas passage. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120152200 | AIR BOX WITH TWO SUCTION CHANNELS - The present disclosure relates to an air box for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing, having two suction openings as well as an outlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152201 | COVER MOUNTING UNIT - The invention relates to a cover assembly unit comprising a thin-walled cover pan with a sealing flange, at least two screw holes in the sealing flange, at least one fixing opening, a fastening screw captively arranged in each screw hole; and a carrier frame gasket with a carrier, a gasket, which bears against the sealing flange, a screw passage for each screw hole, a fixing element for each fixing opening, and a centring body for the fastening screw in each screw passage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174888 | QUICK-RELEASE CAP WITH EJECTION RAMP - A quick-release cap is provided for closing the neck of a housing. The cap includes a core having a first end, a second end, and an exterior side wall between the first and second ends. The cap is configured to rotate between a cap-locked position securing the core within the neck and a cap-release position permitting removal of the core from the neck. A first groove is defined in the exterior side wall of the core and extends at least partially circumferentially around the core for receiving a first tab protruding from the neck. The first groove defines an ejection ramp for at least partially ejecting the first tab relative to the first groove when the cap moves from the cap-locked position to the cap-release position. The cap may be removed from the neck with the application of only a twisting force. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174889 | AIR CLEANER - There is provided an air cleaner that is capable of suppressing or reducing malfunctions and problems caused by mixed fuel that back flows from a carburetor, thereby prolonging filter life, reducing filter maintenance frequency, etc. The air cleaner comprises: a fuel accumulation part; and a back flow guide member that guides the mixed fuel that back flows into the air cleaner, wherein the plurality of return flow paths are provided in a radial fashion about the cleaner outlet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180753 | ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER - A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234290 | COVER MEMBER AND STICKER - A cover member includes: a cover body that is located such that a reverse surface of the cover body faces an engine; a sticker that has a sticker body and an adhesive layer, the sticker body being formed such that the sticker body covers an aesthetically-designed concave portion that is formed on a top surface of the cover body, the adhesive layer being provided on a reverse-surface side of the sticker body to adhere the sticker body to the cover body; and a communication path that communicates an interior of the aesthetically-designed concave portion with the atmosphere. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240895 | AIR CLEANER STRUCTURE - An air cleaner structure for a vehicle includes an air cleaner is mounted on a power unit. The air cleaner case is formed in a shape elongated from a side of the internal combustion engine toward a side of the rear wheel. An intake-air outlet passage connected to an upstream end of a connecting tube is formed forward in the front of the air cleaner case. A filter member is placed rearward of the intake-air outlet passage in the case. A blowby gas return passage connected to a blowby gas return pipe of the engine, and an additional air passage are juxtaposed with each other in a vertical direction and formed forward around the intake-air outlet passage in front of the air cleaner case such that the blowby gas return passage is located below the additional air passage. The resulting structure reduces a length of piping to the engine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120247420 | ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION LOAD LIMITER - An assembly includes a first component connectable to a second component by a fastener extending through respective openings in the first component and in the second component. The assembly includes a compression load limiter housed in the opening of the first component and having a passage adapted to allow the fastener to extend therethrough. The compression load limiter is adjustable due to an adjustment feature configured to cause the load limiter to translate within the opening of the first component to span a gap between the first component and the second component. The load limiter bears at least a portion of a compression load of the fastener when the fastener is inserted in the respective openings of the first and the second components to secure the first component to the second component. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120318231 | Engine Stopping And Restarting System - A system that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts the engine in response to a predetermined condition is disclosed. The system may generally include an engine and a motor for restarting the engine and driving an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped, and an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the motor. The motor may be disposed within a crank pulley housing and configured to be connected to a crankshaft. The motor may restart the engine in response to a predetermined condition. The system may include a gear reduction system for amplifying the torque provided by the motor. The motor may drive an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped. The engine may drive the auxiliary machine when the engine is operating in drive. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130025564 | OIL SEPARATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION - A two-stage oil separator for crankcase ventilation includes a housing having a lower end and an upper end. The lower end communicates with the crankcase and the upper end communicates with an exhaust system. The housing defines an internal flow channel extending generally upwards from the lower end toward the upper end. A first-stage filter element is disposed proximate the lower end and includes a first filter media of relatively coarser porosity. A second-stage filter element is disposed proximate the upper end and vertically upward of the first-stage filter element. The second-stage filter element includes a second filter media of relatively finer porosity than the first filter media. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130092120 | Two and three piece, T6 bullet timing chain cover and needle bearing idler sprocket, for dart engineering engine blocks with cam shaft .600 thousandths higher from stock location with removable upper half - The two and three piece bullet aluminum timing chain cover with removable upper half and adjustable needle bearing idler sprocket is a unique non-conventional timing chain cover and sprocket combination that utilizes a sprocket to allow a longer chain to be used for the additional height separation from crank center to cam center line. It takes up timing chain slack or excessive side play within the chain, and allows it to be mounted and assembled on Dart engineering Chevy Engine Blocks part numbers 31282465 through 31293875. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284144 | Rocker Arm Accessibility Cover Assembly - A rocker arm cover providing diagnosis and repair access to the rocker arm while the engine is running. The rocker arm is also capable of protecting a rocker arm from contacting other components of the engine, reducing contamination, and inhibiting oil and fluids from dispersing. The casing includes a multiplicity of access holes positioned along the casing, and positioned for accessing the rocker arm. A plurality of removable caps and joining mechanisms cover the access holes. Upon removal of the caps and joining mechanisms, a listening device with a diaphragm may be utilized to listen for specific rattling sounds associated with a loose rocker arm, or other valve in the cam system. After this diagnosis, a fastening device may be utilized to engage and adjust the rocker arm, rocker arm fasteners, or the intake and exhaust valves linked to the rocker arm. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140076269 | ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL COVER ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine having an engine body and an acoustic and thermal cover assembly are provided. The engine body includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe extending therefrom and the acoustic and thermal cover assembly is positioned adjacent to the engine body. The acoustic and thermal cover assembly includes a first section and a second section extending along the engine body. The assembly further includes an acoustic and thermal shield extending along the first section, a plastic shell extending along the second section, the acoustic and thermal shield and plastic shell forming a cover, and an insulating layer positioned between the cover and the engine body. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140130768 | DECORATIVE COVER PLATE APPARATUS - A decorative cover plate apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a cover box, and a decorative plate. The mounting bracket has a vertical post, two horizontal arms, each with as aperture in roughly the center of the horizontal arm, and top and bottom tabs. The horizontal centerline of the horizontal arms intersects the vertical centerline of the vertical post perpendicularly at a point on the vertical post centerline that is between the middle and the top of the vertical post. The cover box has a top attachment slot and an open back. The decorative plate has an overhanging lip and it at least as wide and as high as the cover box. The top tab of the mounting bracket fits into the top attachment slot on the cover box. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140190445 | CONTROL HOUSING MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A control housing module ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150013636 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER AND STATOR COVER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF A LOCKING DEVICE - A stator-cover unit ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150075482 | ENGINE COVER - The present invention provides an engine cover that can be manufactured easily and at a lower cost and has an attachment member that is high in quality and may not easily fall off. The engine cover has a cover body made of urethane foam, a skin layer disposed on a surface of the cover body, and an attachment member made of an elastic body and integrally molded with the cover body. The attachment member has a recess into which an attachment pin provided to project from an engine member is fitted, and a sealing portion that is provided to project at least one of the opening end surface of the recess and the side surface of the opening end part of the recess and that suppresses entry of a foamed urethane resin material that forms the cover body into the recess during integral molding. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150101561 | AIR CLEANER IN VEHICLE - An air cleaner apparatus mounted in a vehicle having an engine room encapsulation structure formed to surround an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides, and a rear side of an engine in an engine room, may include a filter provided at a side of the engine room encapsulation structure to receive air from an outside of the engine room encapsulation structure, and remove foreign matter from the air, a housing enclosing the filter and receiving the air passed through the filter, and an air intake hose connected to an end of the housing and configured for supplying the air passed through the housing to the engine as intake air. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300302 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150337784 | PUMP COVER - A pump cover for a fuel pump is located at a position lateral to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The pump cover includes a plate and a rib. The plate is fixed to a side surface of the engine. The plate extends to a position lateral to the fuel pump disposed on the cylinder head. The rib protrudes from the plate, and is located superjacent to a pump mounting surface defined on the cylinder head. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160069306 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTORCYCLE - An air cleaner mounted on a motorcycle for purifying an engine intake air includes a lower casing forming a cleaner main body, a covering for covering an upward region of the lower casing, a cleaner element disposed inside the lower casing and positioned below a mating interface between the lower casing and the covering, and a partition wall formed in the lower casing for supporting the cleaner element and forming a part of a wall of a clean chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076443 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover arranged closely to an internal combustion engine of an automobile is provided with an engine cover body disposed so as to cover the internal combustion engine, a silencing member provided to a surface of the engine cover body facing the internal combustion engine, and a resonance section provided for the engine cover body between the engine cover body and the silencing member, wherein the resonance section has a structure for adjusting a volume of the resonance section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076481 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided for an engine block having at least one sidewall defining a service opening therein. The cover assembly includes a plate defining an opening therein, a fastening element rotatably disposed in the opening, and a clamping element. The plate has a first side, and a second side. The second side is configured to seat against an outer surface of the sidewall. The fastening element has a first portion configured to be axially restricted by the plate, and a second portion axially extending from the first portion. The second portion is disposed beyond the second side. The clamping element includes a central core disposed at the second side. The central core defines a threaded receptacle configured to engage with the second portion. The clamping element also includes multiple arms that radial extend from the central core and seat against an inner surface of the sidewall. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160102630 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover for covering an engine including: a cover body configured to cover the engine from above; and at least one fixing part projecting from the cover body toward an engine side and being configured to be attached to the engine side, wherein the cover body and the fixing part are integrally formed of an urethane foam, and the fixing part has an infirm portion formed at a periphery thereof so that the fixing part is configured to be deformed toward a specific direction due to the infirm portion upon input of a load to the cover body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160123225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a thermally insulated internal combustion engine where a polyurethane foam entirely or to some extent surrounds the external surface of one or more parts of the internal combustion engine. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of a thermally insulated internal combustion engine by taking an engine part, using a mold to surround the part that is to be surrounded with foam within the internal combustion engine part, thus producing a cavity between engine part and mold, charging a polyurethane reaction mixture into the cavity, allowing the polyurethane reaction mixture to complete its reaction to give a polyurethane foam, and removing the mold. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138507 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An air intake system includes a pre-cleaner having a plurality of tubes configured to receive a flow of air, to filter particulate material from the flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to an engine of an off-road vehicle. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of an air intake flow rate of the engine, to determine a target number of open tubes for the pre-cleaner based at least in part on the air intake flow rate and a desired air flow rate for each tube of the plurality of tubes, and to output a second signal to a component of the air intake system indicative of instructions to enable the flow of air to the target number of open tubes and to block the flow of air to the remainder of tubes of the plurality of tubes. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20080236540 | Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, permitting optimal compensation of all losses of the internal combustion engine in half-engine operation. The internal combustion engine has several cylinder banks, at least a first cylinder bank being deactivatable, and, during deactivation of the first cylinder bank, the first cylinder bank losses and the losses of a second cylinder bank being taken into account during activation of the second cylinder bank, and the default value of the second cylinder bank quantity being formed in several steps. In at least one of these steps, the first cylinder bank losses and the second cylinder bank losses are taken into account for forming the default value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257300 | ENGINE CONTROL WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - A valve control method for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle that uses cylinder deactivation. The method can adjust actuation phases of the engine's valves in an all-cylinder activation mode and a cylinder deactivation mode. The engine's valves may be controlled from an idle operating domain, to a fuel-economy operating domain, and in a cylinder deactivation operating domain. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090056669 | ENGINE WITH CYLINDER DISABLING MECHANISM - An engine includes engine valves disposed on intake and exhaust sides of a combustion chambers with a valve operating device for opening and closing the engine valves and an engine valve disabling mechanism for disabling opening and closing movement of the engine valves in response to hydraulic pressure. An oil pump is disposed in a lower portion of the crankcase, for supplying hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism. A hydraulic pressure control valve controls the supply of hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism depending on a vehicle operating state. An oil passage extends to the hydraulic pressure control valve and can easily be formed without affecting mounts for functional components. A pipe for delivering working oil from the lower portion of the crankcase to the hydraulic pressure control valve is disposed on a front surface of the engine. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090090328 | Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders. A fuel metering system includes a fuel reservoir. A fuel level signal is provided which characterizes the fuel level of the fuel reservoir. When the fuel level signal drops below a threshold value, a subset of the cylinders is shut off. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090194064 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION BUSYNESS - A method of transitioning an engine to a cylinder deactivation mode may include determining a ratio of time that the engine is operating in the cylinder deactivation mode for an engine operating condition relative to a total time of engine operation in the operating condition, determining a number of transitions from a full cylinder mode to the cylinder deactivation mode during the operating condition, determining a transition modifier based on the ratio and number, and modifying a transition criterion based on the transition modifier. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154738 | APPARATUS TO DETERMINE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION STATE - An apparatus determines a cylinder deactivation state of an internal combustion engine capable of deactivating one or more cylinders among a plurality of cylinders in accordance with an instruction from a program-controlled electronic control unit (ECU). The apparatus includes detection means to output a signal corresponding to an intake air amount into the internal combustion engine. The ECU includes Fourier transformation means to perform Fourier transformation on the signal from the detection means at plural fundamental frequencies, and determines the cylinder deactivation state with spectrums obtained from the Fourier transformation means based on predetermined relationship between the spectrums of Fourier transformation at the plural fundamental frequencies and the cylinder deactivation state of the internal combustion engine. The ECU distinguishes a deactivated cylinder with a phase obtained from the Fourier transformation means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110000459 | PISTON ENGINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating an engine, including, adjusting a target load, which lies below a full load; operating at least one cylinder in a first cylinder group with a first load, which is reduced with respect to the target load; operating at least one cylinder in a second cylinder group with a second load, which is increased with respect to the target load; selecting the first and second loads such that a resulting load is the target load; and selecting the first and second loads such that at least one environmental parameter value is improved, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of a fuel consumption, a nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas, and a particle content in the exhaust gas. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120138012 | DIRECT ACTING CDA DEVICE - A direct acting CDA device may include an outer body glidingly contacting a cam and moving up and down, an hollow upper seat located in the outer body and restricted to the movement of the outer body, an oil passage formed between the outer body and the upper seat, a latching device insertion hole formed in a transverse direction in the oil passage, an hollow inner body located in the upper seat, latching devices inserted in the latching device insertion hole and selectively restricting the movement of the inner body to the movement of the outer body by selective oil supply, and a lost motion spring located in the hollow spaces of the upper seat and the inner body, supported by the inner body and providing the outer body with an elastic force so that the outer body can selectively take a lost motion. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130118443 | SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL - A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150101562 | CDA DEVICE - A CDA device includes: an outer body that moves up/down in contact with a cam and has an oil input hole at one side and latching pin chambers; an upper seat disposed inside the outer body; an inner body disposed slidably inside the outer body, has a latching pin hole, and is combined with a valve; a lost motion spring that elastically supports the outer body in a lost motion between the inner body and the outer body; latching pins that are slidably disposed in the latching pin chambers and inserted in the latching pin holes; and latching pin springs that push the latching pins into the latching pin hole, in which hydraulic pressure selectively transmitted from the oil input hole pushes the latching pins and the latching pins are separated from the latching pin holes. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150361907 | FUEL CONSUMPTION BASED CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cylinder control method includes: generating a torque request for an engine based on at least one driver input; based on the torque request, determining a target number of activated cylinders of the engine; determining possible sequences for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to achieve the target number of activated cylinders; determining predicted fuel consumption values for the possible sequences, respectively; identifying first ones of the possible sequences having predicted fuel consumption values that are less than a predetermined amount from a lowest one of the predicted fuel consumption values; selecting one of the first ones of the possible sequences; setting a selected sequence for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to the selected one of the first ones of the possible sequences; based on the selected sequence, one of activating and deactivating a next cylinder in a predetermined firing order of the cylinders. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110226213 | Fuel injection flush tool - A fuel injection flush tool adapted to be connected to a conventional fuel injection flush canister in which a supply of combustible liquid fuel injection cleaner is stored. Liquid cleaner is delivered from the flush canister to a gasoline or diesel-driven engine being serviced by which to burn off carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and related parts during a tune-up or service. During one embodiment, air is applied to the flush canister so that the liquid cleaner is delivered from the canister at a pressure which corresponds to the operating pressure of the engine running at idle. In this case, the fuel injectors can advantageously be cleaned (i.e., decarbonized) in a relatively short time and at reduced cost without having to turn off the engine, disable the fuel pump, or remove seats, fuses, relays, etc. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20150369122 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device, wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device, a relative humidity of greater than 0%; cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that water precipitate is formed; introducing the substance and the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber; and discharging residues from the combustion chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186655 | ON-LINE CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARBON DEPOSIT IN ENGINE INTAKE VALVE AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The present invention discloses an on-line cleaning system and control method for carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber comprising a cleaning agent tank, a cleaning agent inlet line and a control circuit, the control circuit comprises a cleaning work procedure, and is provided with a cleaning start-up circuit, the cleaning agent tank is disposed on a frame within the automobile engine hood, one end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to the cleaning agent tank, the other end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to an engine vacuum pipeline which is a vacuum pipeline in communication with the automobile engine intake valve, a control signal at the automobile engine operating state is connected with the start-up circuit in the control circuit. The on-line cleaning of the carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber is achieved without changing the existing automobile basic design, and the control method is simple and practical. A closed-loop automatic control of the cleaning agent inflow amount and the vacuum pressure is achieved; the cleaning process is safe and reliable, and the environmental performance of the engine emission is improved. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110114055 | Method for operating a combustion engine - A combustion engine ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110271928 | DETERMINATION OF AN OVERSPEED-SHUTDOWN EVENT IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20090133662 | Method for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine having a plurality of cylinder banks - A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder banks, of which at least one first cylinder bank is able to be deactivated. At least one cylinder of the first cylinder bank is intermittently activated again during the deactivation of the first cylinder bank. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100031918 | NON-CONTACT IGNITION CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A no-contact ignition control device includes a stop switch which maintains a second switching element at the OFF state so that an induced voltage of a trigger coil triggers a first switching element and shortcircuit a generation coil. A surge absorption element is connected in parallel to the stop switch. This configuration prevents intrusion of a surge current into the ignition control circuit caused by static electricity accumulated on the surface of casing covering electronic parts of the ignition control circuit and surely avoid dielectric breakdown of the electronic parts or malfunction of the circuit by the surge current. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110088651 | PORTABLE WORKING MACHINE - A portable working machine includes a gaseous-fueled engine, a working unit driven by the engine, a control unit for controlling the engine and the working unit, and an acceleration sensor capable of detecting accelerations in two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions relative to a vertical line, which is induced in the portable working machine. The control unit is configured to determine a tip angle of the portable working machine based on the horizontal accelerations detected by the acceleration sensor and issue a stop instruction to the engine when it determines that the tip angle exceeds a preset reference angle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110162615 | Method For Generating And Applying A Cleaning Voltage Pulse To A Stop Connection, and an Associated Digitally Controlled Magnetic Ignition Circuit - A method for generating and applying at least one voltage pulse, which provides a cleaning effect for a stop switch, to a stop connection assigned to the stop switch, which stop connection is provided on a digitally controlled magnetic ignition circuit of an electrical device, wherein the magnetic ignition circuit generates a voltage wave series from half waves, the amplitude of which decreases over time, and/or at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range, wherein if a voltage wave series is generated, at least one later half wave in the voltage wave series, which half wave follows the first half wave temporally and therefore has a lower amplitude, is applied as a voltage pulse to the stop connection, and/or in that if at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range of 12 V to 50 V is generated, the one or more voltage pulses are applied to the stop connection and thereby exert a cleaning effect on the stop switch. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20130276743 | SEPARATOR WALL FOR A CRANKCASE - A crankcase for an internal combustion engine, having a suction arrangement which is assigned to the crankcase and is configured for ventilating the crankcase of blow-by gas, in particular a gas/oil mixture, to produce a limited vacuum in the crankcase is disclosed. The crankcase has at least one dividing wall which is configured to feed blow-by gas and to separate oil. A ventilating housing part and a carrier housing part which is arranged above the ventilating housing part in included in the crankcase. The dividing wall is formed between the ventilating housing part and the carrier housing part and a suction arrangement is formed in the form of a suction jet pump which is configured for extracting oil from the dividing wall. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20090101101 | Load control device for engine of work vehicle - A device for use in a work vehicle such as a wheel loader, capable of reliably preventing engine stall due to rapid application of high hydraulic load, without causing problems such as deterioration in fuel efficiency or vehicle performance and waste of energy. When the operator rapidly operates the loader operating lever to the raising direction while operating the steering handle, the hydraulic load in the steering hydraulic pump and the loader hydraulic pump is increased rapidly. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a high hydraulic load line. Therefore, the engine tries to raise the torque to match the same with the high hydraulic load. However, the increase of the engine torque cannot keep up with the rapid increase of the hydraulic load (time delay occurs), resulting in that the actual speed of the engine becomes a threshold value or lower. When determining that an engine speed detected by the engine speed detecting sensor has been decreased to the threshold value or lower, the controller implements a control to reduce the absorption torque of the variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a low hydraulic load line. The change of the hydraulic load from the high hydraulic load to the low hydraulic load gives a margin to the current torque of the engine with respect to the low hydraulic load. Consequently, the actual speed of the engine is increased to return onto the regulation line, exceeding the threshold value. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101102 | Compact Output Speed Reduction System - An appliance set comprising an appliance for receiving a rotational drive at an input shaft; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and an oil pump having at least one gear driven from the crankshaft; and a coupling that mechanically couples the input shaft to the said gear whereby the appliance can be driven from the gear of the oil pump. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090120405 | System with a Compressor and with a Consumer in a Motor Vehicle - A system has a compressor and a consumer which are coupled to a drivetrain and extract energy through the drivetrain. The consumer is suitable for varying an absorption of power, which is made available to it by the drivetrain, as a function of a power which is required for compressor operation and which is supplied from the drivetrain to the compressor. A pump has at least one pump chamber which generates a pumping power during pumping operation. The pump additionally has at least one pump chamber which generates no pumping power or a reduced pumping power during pumping operation. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126677 | Device comprising a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier - A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20140196683 | COMPRESSOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE-RELIEF GROOVE - A compressor is disclosed. In one aspect, the compressor includes a pressure chamber which is delimited by at least two housing parts, the housing parts including sealing surfaces that are connected by a connection device which applies a contact pressing force between the sealing surfaces. At least one groove extending in a circumferential direction is arranged on at least one sealing surface. At least one relief opening is arranged on at least one of the housing parts. The relief opening connects the groove to the surroundings of the compressor and emanates from the groove. The groove is arranged such that when a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded in the pressure chamber, a pressure-building medium can gather in the groove and at least partially escape through the relief opening. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20080230033 | Throttle lever breakaway mechanism - A throttle lever for use with vehicles such as ATVs with a throttle housing including a vehicle throttle control mechanism. The lever engages the control mechanism by a shaft engaging the control mechanism. A throttle lever arm rotates the shaft to control the throttle control. A failure point on the lever is placed external of the housing, whereby impact on the throttle lever arm causes failure at the failure point, leaving a portion of the throttle lever arm for continued. The preferred failure is a groove on the lever arm facing toward the direction of travel of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100108020 | Connector apparatus and system for explosion proof engine - Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199945 | Internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device, at least one safety device is provided for preventing an unscheduled switching of a valve train switching unit. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251989 | Stuck Throttle Ignition Interrupting Device - A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising a multifunction accelerator pedal adapted to engage an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status, such that the pedal communicates an undesirable throttle status to the interruption means. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20130213344 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A safety and input/output (I/O) module of an engine controller for an engine set of a marine vessel can be physically distinct from an engine control unit (ECU). The safety and I/O module can include hardware in addition to software, firmware, or a combination thereof. The safety and I/O module can be a single logic controller having safety functionality and I/O functionality. The safety functionality can be for dynamic engine protection during operation of the engine set of the marine vessel. The I/O functionality can be for sending signals to components external to the engine controller and for receiving signals from components external to the engine controller. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150122214 | MARINE PROPULSION UNIT AND A VALVE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20090126680 | GAS-ENGINE-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINE - In a gas-engine-mounted working machine, a gas engine is mounted on a machine body and supplied with fuel gas from a cassette gas canister, a handle column extends rearwardly and upwardly from the machine body, and the cassette gas canister is detachably attached to the handle column. Operating handle is collapsably attached to the handle column. Collapsing-movement-preventing member is provided on the operating handle for preventing collapsing movement of the operating handle, utilizing presence of the cassette gas canister attached to the handle column, so that the collapsing movement of the operating handle is prevented as long as the cassette gas canister is attached to the handle column. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018494 | SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit for measuring a measurement variable in a medium, in particular in an aggressive liquid or gaseous medium, comprises a sensor that is arranged in a sensor capsule and has a sensor region that is arranged on a base body. In order to detect the measurement variable in the sensor region, a measurement opening is provided in the sensor capsule. On a side facing the measurement opening, the sensor region has a measurement surface that is provided with measurement electronics. An electrical supply line is provided on the sensor for the purpose of transmitting a sensor signal that is generated by the measurement electronics. A plated-through hole is provided in the base body. The plated-through hole is used to connect the measurement electronics to the electrical supply line via signals through the base body, on a base side of the sensor that faces away from the measurement opening. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100095925 | Fuel Tank System and Related Method of Assembly - A fuel tank system, engine employing such a system, and related method of assembly are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the fuel tank system includes a fuel tank, a mounting bracket, and at least three fastening devices. The tank includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity. The bracket has first and second protrusions, where the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively. First and second ones of the fastening devices are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the protrusions out of the channels, thereby securing the bracket to the tank. A third of the fastening devices allows the bracket to be secured to another engine component. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100132657 | Fuel Supply Device, Particularly for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel supply device ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100192903 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE BURNING INSIDE A FREE COMBUSTION COMPARTMENT - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to an energy heat converter, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the energy converter, the thermal efficiency of the energy converter increases, the fuel consumption of the energy converter is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the energy converter is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of an energy converter and a method for reducing air pollution created by an energy converter, the method comprising passing air through a metal element and using the air for combustion in the energy converter. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100319651 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - To provide a temperature sensor plausibility diagnosis unit and plausibility diagnosis method that can accurately perform plausibility diagnosis of a temperature sensor in a desired timing and an exhaust purification apparatus equipped with the plausibility diagnosis unit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326397 | ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electrical adjusting arrangement for an internal combustion engine includes an electric drive motor disposed in a housing body. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing with a drive side closed by a plastic front plate. A mounting flange is disposed on a drive side of the electric drive motor, the mounting flange being integral with the motor housing. The plastic front plate extends at least partially radially beyond the motor housing and is configured to seat via a clamping fit in a corresponding recess of the housing body so as to radially fix the electric drive motor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120024257 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle with a spark plug unit disposed on a front side of a cylinder head wherein approaching the spark plug unit from the front side between a front wheel and the spark plug unit as well as a high-tension cord can be prevented, without increasing the front-rear length of the vehicle. The motorcycle includes an engine with a tubular section containing a spark plug that projects roughly in a forward direction from a front surface of a cylinder head. A spark plug cap which is connected to the spark plug in the inside of the tubular section with the high-tension cord connected to a side portion thereof is fitted to the tubular section. A portion of the tubular section which projects from the cylinder head is formed with a cutout for containing the high-tension cord and for directing the cord toward a lateral side of the tubular section. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042848 | FUEL STABALIZER METERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method discharge fuel stabilizer to a carburetor bowl of an engine during or after completion of engine shutdown. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073540 | Extraction tube for emission measurement systems - An extraction tube ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125285 | LATENT HEAT STORAGE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A latent heat storage for an internal combustion engine is described having a crystallizable storage medium for storing heat while utilizing the enthalpy of a melting procedure. The storage medium has a state of supercooled molten mass at ambient temperature. Furthermore, the latent heat storage includes a crystallization nucleus provider for providing a crystallization nucleus in the storage medium, in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in the state of supercooled molten mass. Additionally, an internal combustion engine is provided having such a latent heat storage and a method for temperature control of an internal combustion engine. In a first step of the method, a crystallized storage medium is melted in order to store heat while utilizing the enthalpy of the melting procedure. The storage medium then cools down at most to the ambient temperature and forms a supercooled molten mass in the process. A crystallization nucleus in the storage medium is provided in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in a defined way. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167857 | ACCESSORY DRIVE CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120272934 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Fuels - Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120318232 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH VALVE-STOP-MECHANISM-EQUIPPED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To provide a vehicle provided with a valve-stop-mechanism-equipped internal combustion engine capable of ensuring a negative pressure in a brake booster while preventing with reliability fresh air from flowing into a catalyst during a valve stop control. An internal combustion engine provided with a valve stop mechanism capable of changing the operational state of an intake valve between a valve operating state and a valve closed/stopped state is provided. A brake booster is provided capable of assisting operation of a brake pedal of the vehicle. Exhaust side negative pressure passages are provided as communication passages that are configured to be in communication with each branch pipe section of an exhaust manifold in a period in which a negative pressure is generated in the case where the intake valve is in the valve closed/stopped state while an exhaust valve is allowed to open and close. The remaining end of the second exhaust side negative pressure passage is connected to the brake booster. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130055982 | BEARING BLOCK - A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068192 | FUEL EXHAUST PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ENGINE - A fuel exhaust prevention structure of an engine may include a fuel pipe mounted on the engine and provided outside the engine, and a connector having one end that may be inserted onto an end of the fuel pipe and the other end that may be provided with a shutoff valve to be selectively opened and closed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130118444 | CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a crankshaft support structure of an internal combustion engine, an oil pump can be miniaturized with miniaturizing the internal combustion engine by using a slide bearing. In the support structure for the crankshaft supported by right-left split crankcases | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125856 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an accessory mounting structure for an internal combustion engine, an accessory unit block detachably supporting an engine accessory is attached to the side of the body of the engine. The accessory unit block has an upper portion of a flat shape, and a lower portion extending away from the engine body to terminate in a water pump housing. An upper fixing boss is formed on an upper part of the upper portion, while a lower fixing boss is formed on an end, remote from the engine body, of an upper-side edge of the water pump housing. The engine accessory is fixedly mounted on the unit block by attaching fixing brackets to the upper and lower fixing bosses. The engine accessory is thus compactly accommodated. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130174804 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY AND FUEL TANK OF GASOLINE-ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - There is provided a mounting structure for a battery and a fuel tank of a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. The mounting structure allows the battery to be disposed on one side of a propeller shaft, and the fuel tank to be disposed on the other side of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is disposed in the center of the vehicle and below the bearing surface of the rear seat, under the floor of the vehicle body so as to substantially extend in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206098 | Engine Maintenance Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for maintaining engines including a support cradle and neck support for bearing the load of multiple exhaust system components simultaneously during removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment to the engine. The neck support includes one or more separators and cutouts to support exhaust manifold necks and limit lateral movement of the exhaust manifolds during removal and maintenance. The apparatus includes structural supports designed for allowing maneuverability into an engine for proper placement. A method of using the apparatus for removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment of exhaust manifolds to an engine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213345 | PIPE FOR MOTOR FLUID RETURN AND ENTRY TO THE CRANKCASE - A terminal of a pipe of the kind used for the evacuation of a motor fluid used to lubricate and/or cool the auxiliary systems of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbocharger. The purpose of the invention is to obtain an easily manufactured and assembled return pipe terminal with which it is possible to carry out the return of fluids at the outlet of the car's engine block auxiliary devices (turbochargers, displacement compressors, etc.) in a more secure and watertight fashion. The pipe terminal includes improved means for the axial positioning thereof in the engine cylinder block or crankcase, which mainly comprises an abutment, a transition portion, and a coupling portion that connects the two parts. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130233272 | METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A GLOW PLUG - A method for controlling the surface temperature of any glow plug in an internal combustion engine. A glow plug control device carries out an initialization at the installed and connected glow plug to adapt the temperature model to the behaviour of the connected glow plug before the engine is started. Upon initialization, the glow plug is acted on by at least two different voltages and the resistances of the glow plug with these voltages are measured. A resistance gradient is calculated therefrom and the temperature model is adapted to the behaviour of the connected glow plug. During the control process during operation of the engine, the momentary surface temperature of the glow plug is estimated by a model temperature, which is established using the temperature model. The effective voltage acting on the glow plug is changed in accordance with the deviation of the model temperature from a target temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269651 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve compactness and sufficient durability without increasing the number of parts. To be specific, an anti-vibration member | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276744 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130306024 | DUCT - The invention relates to a duct for a vehicle, comprising: an elongate passageway defined by at least one wall, the passageway having first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis of the passageway; a non-annular inlet at the first end of the passageway for receiving a first fluid flow from the boundary layer of the vehicle when in use; and, an annular outlet at the second end of the passageway having an radially inner circumferential wall and a radially outer circumferential wall, the annular outlet being in fluid communication with a propulsive unit when in use, wherein the radially inner and outer circumferential walls extend continuously to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140020650 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING STAMPING AND MICRO-PERFORATION - A method includes the steps of providing a first panel of aluminium material; providing a second panel of steel material; stamping a plurality of first pimple-like bulges in the first panel; stamping a plurality of second pimple-like bulges in the second panel, wherein the arrangement of the second pimple-like bulges is congruent with the arrangement of the first pimple-like bulges; bringing together the sides of the first and second panels that are furnished with the bulges, so that the domes of each set of pimple-like bulges lie opposite each other; and clipping the first and second panels together to form a composite by ensuring that at least one tongue is broken out of each of the pimple-like bulges on the second panel and pressed into the corresponding pimple-like bulges in the first panel. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026843 | Magnetic Bearing For Use In Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - An internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of reciprocating pistons within an engine block, each piston having linear movement convertable to rotating movement via a connecting rod connecting each piston to a crankshaft; the crankshaft rotatable about a linear axis, the crankshaft having a plurality of main journals, each main journal rotatable on a main bearing which supports the crankshaft within the engine block; and wherein at least one of the main bearings comprises a fluid film bearing and a magnetic bearing. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140026844 | OIL FILTER LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An oil filter layout structure for an internal combustion engine for a motorcycle. An exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port extends rearwardly beneath the internal combustion engine along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle. An oil pan is disposed below the internal combustion engine, the oil pan having one of left and right side walls spaced along a transverse direction of the motorcycle. The one side wall is inclined downwardly toward a center of the motorcycle. The exhaust pipe is disposed closely to the side wall. An oil filter is mounted on the internal combustion engine and disposed below the internal combustion engine in overlapping relation to the oil pan as viewed in side elevation, near the other of the left and right side walls of the oil pan. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311442 | SELF CLEANING DUST BOX ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CONTROLLED TUBE ASSEMBLIES, SUCH AS FORMING A PORTION OF A FRESH AIR REPLACEMENT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A filter box assembly for integrating into a bi-directional vent and air intake line associated with a vehicle fuel tank. The assembly includes an outer shell having an open inserting end and an opposite closed end. An inner communicable component is engageable within the open inserting end of the outer shell and collectively defines a plurality of continuous and reverse flow passageways extending between a plurality of inlet apertures defined upon a base surface of the inner component and a conduit attachment nipple extending from the inner component. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150027402 | THRUST PLATE - A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083069 | CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A system is disclosed for a chain drive assembly. The system includes a first driving sprocket coupled with a crankshaft of the motor; and a second driving sprocket coupled with the crankshaft and positioned adjacent the first driving sprocket. The system also includes a first driven sprocket coupled with a first peripheral device, and a second driven sprocket coupled with a second peripheral device. In one embodiment, the system includes a first chain mechanically coupling the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprocket, and a second chain mechanically coupling the second driving sprocket with the second driven sprocket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160186653 | RIGID PRESS-FIT CAP FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A rigid cap is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular, for the engine of a motor vehicle. The rigid cap has a first layer made of a metal material and at least a second layer comprising polyamide 11. Preferably, the second layer is made entirely of polyamide 11 and, even more preferably, entirely covers the first layer. The cap may be a press-fit cap or a threaded cap. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20100192900 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A communicating passage for discharging oil and recovering the oil in an oil pan in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine wherein the communicating passage enables internal spaces of a plurality of crank chambers corresponding to a plurality of cylinders to communicate is provided to a crankcase. An opening of a drain for discharging oil inside the communicating passage is provided. In addition, the drain for discharging the oil via the opening is provided. The drain is formed to discharge the oil on the side of the oil pan provided to the crankcase. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130220268 | HIGH-LOAD THRUST BEARING - A thrust bearing for use in an engine is disclosed. The thrust bearing may have a ring member with a generally planar front face and a generally planar back face. The thrust bearing may also have a plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels formed in the front face, and a plurality of recesses formed within the back face. Each of the plurality of recesses may be located in general annular alignment with an associated one of the plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140251257 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement for a camshaft may include a bearing ring arranged between two functional elements. The bearing ring may be supported with respect to the functional elements via axial front sides. At least one of the axial front sides of the bearing ring and a side of the respective functional elements in sliding contact with the axial front side may have a polymer coating. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314357 | Air cleaner unit for internal combustion engine - An air cleaner unit includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing for filtering air to be introduced into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The casing includes a first case member and a second case member that are coupled to each other such that the filter element is housed in an element housing portion of the casing. The first case member has a hinge receiving portion, and the second case member has a hinge inserting portion. The hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are disposed under the element housing portion. The hinge receiving portion includes an engagement opening in which the hinge inserting portion is received such that the hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are connected in a hinge manner. The hinge receiving portion further includes a hinge receiving surface that extends from a vicinity of the engagement opening. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031983 | Air Filter for an Air Intake System of a Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine - An air filter for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part. A filter element is arranged between the housing parts. An untreated air side of the air filter is formed in the first housing part and a clean air side of the air filter is formed in the second housing part. The first housing part has a housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing and the second housing part has a housing opening for discharging clean air out of the housing. Further, the housing has a third housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing, with the housing holding a switchable flap arrangement for opening and closing the third housing opening. The flap arrangement can be activated as a function of operating states of the internal combustion engine. This allows variable, in particular large air masses to be passed through an air filter on account of the further housing opening. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090056668 | Acoustic Side Cover for an Engine - An apparatus for reducing engine noise includes a side cover configured to operatively connect to a side of an engine block. The side cover has a first layer configured to be adjacent to an outer surface of the side of the engine block. The first layer is made of a first acoustic-absorbing material. The side cover also has a second layer configured to be adjacent to the first layer opposite the engine block. The second layer is a second substantially rigid material establishing an acoustic barrier and is configured to operatively support at least one engine component such as an electrical or fluid line, such as by an integrally formed fastener or channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084344 | AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - An air filter system is provided for a vehicle. The air filter system includes, but is not limited to a raw air duct, a filter housing with an air filter element, and a filtered air duct to an internal combustion engine. The raw air duct and the filtered air duct are connected to a corresponding raw air inlet or a filtered air outlet of the filter housing. The air filter system with filter housing and raw air duct is disposed as a structural unit partly in the engine compartment and partly in an air intake region separate from the engine compartment. An adapter of the air filter system supported on the bodywork of the vehicle is disposed in a transition zone from the engine compartment to the air intake region. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095249 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126678 | Air Cleaner - An air cleaner case of an air cleaner used in an engine provides a lower casing holding a cleaner element thereon, and a cover accommodating the cleaner element therein. The lower casing includes a base on which the cleaner element is mounted, an exhaust duct extending downward from the base so that air purified by the cleaner element is conveyed to the intake side of the engine, an inlet duct extending downward from the base along the exhaust duct, and an inlet cylinder extending upward into the accommodating chamber from the base so as to be continuous with the inlet duct. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126679 | AIR FILTER DUCT COVER - Disclosed is a way to increase the air circulation in buildings with furnaces, air conditioners, etc. with ducts that have openings on filter holders for filters. The present invention would stop the air from being drawn in around the filter opening causing more air being drawn from the return vents to increase circulation. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133663 | Air cleaner unit for vehicle and fan shroud having the same - An air cleaner unit for a vehicle includes an air cleaner element and an air cleaner housing to be arranged generally above ring portions of a fan shroud. The air cleaner element is disposed in the air cleaner housing such that a predetermined space is provided between a lower surface of the air cleaner element and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the air cleaner housing. The bottom wall of the air cleaner housing includes at least two arcuate portions to correspond to the ring portions of the fan shroud and a projecting portion between the arcuate portions. The projecting portion projects downwardly and is configured to increase the volume of the predetermined space. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159039 | Air cleaner and engine including the same - A tubular channel is disposed in a path of air that flows from an inlet to a dirty side. The cross sectional area of the tubular channel is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet. A dust outlet is disposed in a wall in a path of the air that flows out of the exit of the tubular channels to the dirty side. The dust outlet extends through the wall of the air cleaner from the inside to the outside. As the air blasts out of the dust outlet, dust in the air cleaner is discharged to the outside. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183709 | Engine air cleaner and device for mounting air cleaner on engine - In an engine air cleaner, a suction opening ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090266333 | AIR-DAMPED ENGINE MOUNT - An air-damped engine mount has a filter module installed in a damping chamber formed by coupling between a main rubber and a main pipe. The air-damped engine mount may include a bolt, a main rubber into which the bolt is fitted and coupled, a hollow main pipe coupled with the main rubber and supporting the main rubber, a cover plate coupled with the main pipe to form a damping chamber between the cover plate and the main rubber, and a filter module coupled with the cover plate and configured to permit air to communicate through the filter module against flow resistance with the damping chamber and the outside, wherein the flow resistance against the air passing through the filter module regulates air pressure inside the damping chamber to reduce vibration in the main rubber. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272361 | Hydrocarbon Adsorption Filter for Air Intake System Evaporative Emission Control - The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated to any surface area of an air intake system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can escape to the atmosphere, through said air intake system. In another embodiment, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents can be incorporated in the air filter of an air intake system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090308346 | ENGINE COOLING FLOW DEBRIS CLEANER AND AIR-PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A work vehicle operating in a highly contaminated environment has a radiator with a rotary screen debris removal device upstream of the radiator. The debris thus removed passes through a fan for disposal away from the work machine. The engine is an air breathing fuel consuming engine and has a pre-cleaner for removing larger particles of air delivered to the engine for combustion. A conduit extends from the intake air pre-cleaner to a venturi device adjacent to and upstream of the fan for continuously and effectively removing particles from the engine air pre-cleaner. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314249 | Air cleaner for internal combustion engine - Air filtered through a filter element in a case is supplied via an air outlet port to a carburetor. Bottom plate of the case includes a support frame section bulging inwardly of the case. The support frame section includes a peripheral wall surrounding the periphery of the outlet port, a plurality of posts extending upward from the peripheral wall, and a canopy portion of a plate shape provided on the upper ends of the posts. Interior of the case and the outlet port are in communication with each other via a space between the posts, and the canopy portion covers the whole opening area of the outlet port. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012076 | ENGINE COMBUSTION BOOSTER - An engine combustion booster comprises a body, an air filter device, two elongate adjusting screws, and two vacuum valve units and a joint. The joint is assembled to the chamber of the body; an upper end of the joint has a cover plate. A lower side of the cover plate has a threaded portion for threading the female thread of the chamber. The cover plate is extended with a tube. The channel penetrates through the tube and the cover plate. Two ends of the channel are wider than a middle portion of the channel; and a bottom of the cover plate has an annular recess for receiving a washer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024762 | SLUDGE ADHESION INHIBITING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sludge adhesion inhibiting structure for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention is characterized in that a sludge inhibiting layer inhibiting generation or adhesion of sludge is formed on a surface of an area inside the internal combustion engine into which oil as a liquid does not always spread and which is contacted by oil mist as a gas. Preferably, the sludge inhibiting layer is made up of a solid alkali substance. Furthermore, the sludge inhibiting layer is provided in a head cover and formed on an inner surface of an oil separator chamber separating the oil from a blow-by gas. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100037850 | OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a casing having a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber that are separated from one another. A valve connects the first and second chambers with one another in an open position of the valve. The valve is switched temperature dependent, wherein the valve is closed at a temperature below a switching temperature. An outlet opening communicates with the first oil chamber. The first oil chamber has a first oil volume and the second oil chamber has a second oil volume, wherein the first oil volume is smaller than the second oil volume. The outlet opening is positioned in an exterior wall of the first oil chamber and provides a connecting opening for connecting an oil cooler to be connected to an exterior wall of the casing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050980 | AIR CLEANER UNIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner unit for an internal combustion engine includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a first case member having a first opening and a first sealing surface on a periphery of the first opening and a second case member having a second opening and a second sealing surface on a periphery of the second opening. The first case member and the second case member are coupled such that the first and second openings are opposed in a substantially horizontal direction of a vehicle. The filter element has a peripheral portion that is interposed between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. The first case member includes a side wall and a projection that projects from an inner surface of the side wall. The filter element is held in a substantially vertical position in the casing through the projection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077985 | Work Apparatus With Internal Combustion Engine - A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089360 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to a combustion engine, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the combustion engine, the fuel consumption of the combustion engine is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the combustion engine is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of a combustion engine and a method for reducing air pollution created by a combustion engine, the method comprising passing air through a metal element; and using the air for combustion in the combustion engine | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILTERING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR THROUGH USE OF A VEHICLE - An air filtering device and method for a vehicle includes an air intake port for securement on a vehicle such that a motion of the vehicle urges environmental air through an intake port; a filter in fluid communication with the air intake port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the air filter. The device and method are configured to receive an air flow created by a motion of the vehicle, filter that air flow and remove gaseous and/or particulates from that air flow and thereafter return the filtered air to the environment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101528 | ACOUSTIC BUMPERS WITH ENGINE FRONT COVER HIDDEN MOUNTING - The present invention provides novel acoustic bumpers that can dampen vibrations and control noise transmission from an engine front cover, or other component. In one embodiment, the front cover carries a water pump and internal water distribution passages and covers an overhead camshaft drive mechanism and an oil pump mounted on the engine block. Noise control of unsupported cover central portions is provided by acoustic bumpers carried on inside cover bosses and engaging surfaces in accessible locations on the engine block front face or on associated components. The acoustic bumpers may be doughnut shaped annular rings having identical coaxial locating recesses on opposite sides for error-free installation. A central web between the recesses includes an axially located retainer hole. Each bumper may be mounted on a pillar on the inside cover face that includes a fastener receiving blind hole centrally located on a raised circular boss. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100132656 | Intake system for sucking in combustion air and manually guided piece of equipment - In order to provide an intake system ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147257 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine, an engine cover forming an engine compartment for holding the internal combustion engine therein, and a top cover covering the engine cover from above and provided with a carrying grip. An intermediate member is placed in a space between the engine cover and the top cover. First connecting parts for connecting the engine cover and the intermediate member are arranged in a space between the engine cover and the intermediate member, and second connecting parts for connecting the top cover and the intermediate cover are arranged in a space between the top cover and the intermediate cover. The connecting parts arranged in the spaces between the engine cover and the top cover ensure rigid connection, the degree of freedom of arranging the connecting parts is increased, and the engine cover can be manufactured at low cost. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154736 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner device that has a reduced size achieved by curving an air introduction path, that has a cleaner element with extended service life, and in which air flows uniformly in a clean chamber. The air introduction path ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154737 | Vehicle air cleaner mounting structure - A vehicle air cleaner mounting structure is disposed in a space between a shelf portion of a fender apron and a hood. The mounting structure has support portions at at least three points. A protruding portion of the air cleaner protrudes farther inward in a vehicle width direction than a vertical wall of the fender apron. The support portions are disposed outside the protruding portion in the vehicle width direction, the first support portion and the second support portion positioned inside in the vehicle width direction out of the support portions are disposed on a phantom axis line extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view. The air cleaner is supported to be able to turn about the phantom axis line, and the third support portion is disposed outside the phantom axis line in the vehicle width direction. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192901 | Air filter unit - An air filter unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192902 | COVER MEMBER TO ENGINES - Provided is a cover member ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300398 | SELECTABLE DECORATIVE COVER SYSTEM - A cover assembly is comprised of a first cover and a second cover configured for juxtaposed attachment to the first cover. The second cover can be an assembly of two pieces or more wherein at least one of the pieces is attached to the first cover in a manner so that it can rotate in relation to the first cover. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326395 | Cover with Integrated Braces - A composite material intake manifold cover includes braces integral to the outside surface of the cover to stiffen the cover and reduce noise and vibration associated with the cover. The cover has a flange around the periphery with a raised weld bead, the weld bead provided for welding the cover to a mating piece. The flange extends outwardly from the cover for a first distance over most of the periphery and a second distance to support the braces over the remainder of the periphery. The braces extend upwardly from the upper surface of the flange at the sections of the flange extending out the second distance and may be placed between adjacent intake runner ports. By providing portions of the flange extending out a greater distance, a more substantial brace can be supported, thereby improving the noise and vibration characteristics relative to conventional stiffening ribs. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326396 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING GASEOUS FLUIDS - A filter device for filtering gaseous fluids has a spiral-shaped wound filter path having parallel flow channels for the fluid. The flow channels end in a wound state at an axial face of the filter element at axially different positions. At the second, opposite axial face, the filter element has a geometry deviating from that of the first face | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000458 | Filter device, especially air filter for an internal combustion engine - The invention relates to a filter device ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005490 | CYLINDER HEAD COVER - A cylinder head cover having a bearing device that includes at least two bearing blocks for supporting a camshaft, and one connecting element. The bearing blocks are axially penetrated in a first through-opening by the camshaft and are fixed in an aligned position with respect to one another by the connecting element. The bearing blocks, the connecting element and the camshaft form a prefabricated assembly. The cylinder head cover is connected via at least one additional connecting element with the bearing device, whereby a unit consisting of the cylinder head cover and the bearing device are mounted on the cylinder head. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110023813 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS - A motor-vehicle air cleaner comprises the filter assembly, an air-cleaner housing configured to fittably and removably accommodate the filter assembly and to enclose the main filter and the auxiliary filter separately when the filter assembly is accommodated in the air-cleaner housing. The motor-vehicle air cleaner further comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict air flow to the auxiliary filter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110048368 | RAINCAP PRECLEANER, MOTOR VECHILE HAVING A RAINCAP PRECLEANER, AND METHOD FOR PRECLEANING AIR - A raincap precleaner is provided according to the present invention. The raincap precleaner includes a sleeve, a cover, and a precleaner assembly. The sleeve is constructed for mounting on an air intake stack and has an air intake flow region for delivering intake air to the air intake stack. The cover includes a top portion having an annular circumference and a depending flange portion extending from the annular circumference of the top portion. The cover is arranged relative to the sleeve to provide a precleaner area and a precleaned air chamber. The precleaner assembly is provided extending around a periphery of the sleeve and in the precleaner area so that environmental air flows through the precleaner assembly and into the precleaned air chamber, and from the precleaned air chamber into the air intake flow region. The precleaner assembly comprises a plurality of inertial separators. A method for precleaning air and a motor vehicle are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073066 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes: an engine body including: a crankcase for rotatably supporting a crankshaft; and a crankcase cover fastened to the crankcase by a plurality of bolts so as to cover one side of the crankcase; and a stay supporting an oil level gauge guide, the stay being mounted on the engine body, the stay having an opening receiving and supporting a tube or wire. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083635 | AIR CLEANER SCAVENGE KIT - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083636 | ENGINE WITH AN IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF THE CARBURETTOR UNIT - In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e. simple assembly and disassembly, it is proposed that the holding device with the at least one elastic element is provided between the carburettor unit and the cylinder and that the holding device is arranged above the inlet pipe in the direction towards the head end of the cylinder in such a manner that a suspended arrangement of the carburettor unit on the cylinder is formed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088652 | Ram induction system - The method of separating contaminants from a stream of incoming contaminated air to an engine is disclosed wherein the incoming contaminated air stream is separated into a relatively clean air stream and a relatively dirty air stream with the relatively clean air stream being directed to the inlet of the engine and with the relatively dirty air stream being directed to one or more purge exits and out of the system, thereby causing the purged air stream to carry at least some of the original contaminants from the incoming air stream. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100320 | ENGINE DUST AND DIRT SHIELD OR COVER - An engine cover system provides temporary reusable covers for engine blocks to protect against entry of foreign material into the engine when the head and manifolds are removed during repair, rebuild or transport both with used and new engine blocks. Manifold and head cover portions may be separately installed or installed in combination with clip members to attach the head and manifold cover portions to one another. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114056 | ENGINE WITH VIBRATION SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE - There is provided, in one aspect of the present description, an engine. In one example, the engine comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head, a sheet metal gasket interposed between the block and the head, a first projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the block, and a second projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the head, the first projection and the second projection facing each other along a coupling surface between the block and the head. The engine further comprises an extension extending from a main body of the sheet metal gasket and located between the first projection and the second projection, and a resilient portion which is provided in the extension, formed resiliently in a direction perpendicular to the coupling surface, and compressed between the first projection and the second projection when the head is fastened on the block. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146616 | Noise Abatement Engine Cover - An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155094 | VALVE COVER WITH CUSTOM LOOM - The present invention relates to a modified valve cover comprising: a top surface area; a plurality grooves over the top surface area; and a means to secure an ignition wire in each groove. The grooves extend vertically and horizontally across the top surface. The means to secure may include a clasping lip along each edge of each groove. In one particular embodiment, the valve cover is manufactured of aluminum. The width of each groove may be one of 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm in width. In one exemplary embodiment, the modified valve cover further comprises a cover that attaches to the valve cover and covers the ignition wires within the grooves. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162616 | Carburetor Cover - A carburetor cover includes a first portion with a flanged portion extending from an outer edge of the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of spaced holes and a first opening for receiving a fastener of a carburetor. The spaced holes of the first surface have diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. A side wall includes a plurality of spaced holes having diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. One end of the side wall is connected to the flanged portion. Another end of the side wall is configured to be mounted on a surface of the carburetor. Airflow is received directly by the first portion and the side wall without passing through a filter medium. Airflow flows through the carburetor cover directly to an engine without passing through a filter medium. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247582 | Intake Air Filter for Internal Combustion Engines - The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308494 | Integrated Idealized Inlet for Engine Air Induction System - An integrated air flow component is provided for an internal combustion engine air induction system having an air inlet duct. The integrated air flow component includes an air flow separator in the duct including air flow guidance surfaces downstream of the air cleaner. An engine air duct is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012080 | WATER/AIR SEPARATOR - A filter assembly having: an air filter; an air filter compartment having the air filter disposed therein; and a cap covering the air filter compartment. The cap has ribs disposed along inner sidewalls of the cap. The ribs, outer sidewalls of the compartment, and inner sidewalls of the cap form a plurality of channels having inlets for receiving a mixture of air and water. The walls of the channels collect droplets of a water portion of the mixture entering the channels. The collected water portion is removed from the filter assembly by gravity. The air filter compartment receives the air portion of the mixture exiting outlets of the channels. The exiting air portion received by the compartment passes through the air filter and after passing through the air filter passes out of the filter assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120042847 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120067322 | VIBRATION DAMPED ARTICLE - A vibration damped enclosure comprises side walls and a vibration damping plate structure which extends across the enclosure and is attached to internal surface portions of a first and a second side walls. The vibration damping plate structure ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067323 | Filter Assembly with Mounting - A filter assembly, including an air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine in an underhood engine compartment, includes a mounting bracket with a flow passage therethrough. In one form, a combination air filter element and base is provided for an air cleaner assembly. In a further form, a filter assembly includes a filter element integrally and permanently mounted to the base for removal and replacement as a single unit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120145118 | VENTILATION HEAD COVER OF ENGINE - A ventilation head cover of an engine may include a head cover main body having a blow-by exhaust portion, a baffle plate disposed in the head cover main body with a predetermined distance from the head cover main body to form a gas passage with the blow-by exhaust portion, and an oil inflow prevention wall formed to an end portion of the baffle plate and engaged with the head cover main body, wherein the oil inflow prevention wall includes at least a gas passage hole to form the gas passage. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120152200 | AIR BOX WITH TWO SUCTION CHANNELS - The present disclosure relates to an air box for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing, having two suction openings as well as an outlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152201 | COVER MOUNTING UNIT - The invention relates to a cover assembly unit comprising a thin-walled cover pan with a sealing flange, at least two screw holes in the sealing flange, at least one fixing opening, a fastening screw captively arranged in each screw hole; and a carrier frame gasket with a carrier, a gasket, which bears against the sealing flange, a screw passage for each screw hole, a fixing element for each fixing opening, and a centring body for the fastening screw in each screw passage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174888 | QUICK-RELEASE CAP WITH EJECTION RAMP - A quick-release cap is provided for closing the neck of a housing. The cap includes a core having a first end, a second end, and an exterior side wall between the first and second ends. The cap is configured to rotate between a cap-locked position securing the core within the neck and a cap-release position permitting removal of the core from the neck. A first groove is defined in the exterior side wall of the core and extends at least partially circumferentially around the core for receiving a first tab protruding from the neck. The first groove defines an ejection ramp for at least partially ejecting the first tab relative to the first groove when the cap moves from the cap-locked position to the cap-release position. The cap may be removed from the neck with the application of only a twisting force. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174889 | AIR CLEANER - There is provided an air cleaner that is capable of suppressing or reducing malfunctions and problems caused by mixed fuel that back flows from a carburetor, thereby prolonging filter life, reducing filter maintenance frequency, etc. The air cleaner comprises: a fuel accumulation part; and a back flow guide member that guides the mixed fuel that back flows into the air cleaner, wherein the plurality of return flow paths are provided in a radial fashion about the cleaner outlet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180753 | ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER - A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234290 | COVER MEMBER AND STICKER - A cover member includes: a cover body that is located such that a reverse surface of the cover body faces an engine; a sticker that has a sticker body and an adhesive layer, the sticker body being formed such that the sticker body covers an aesthetically-designed concave portion that is formed on a top surface of the cover body, the adhesive layer being provided on a reverse-surface side of the sticker body to adhere the sticker body to the cover body; and a communication path that communicates an interior of the aesthetically-designed concave portion with the atmosphere. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240895 | AIR CLEANER STRUCTURE - An air cleaner structure for a vehicle includes an air cleaner is mounted on a power unit. The air cleaner case is formed in a shape elongated from a side of the internal combustion engine toward a side of the rear wheel. An intake-air outlet passage connected to an upstream end of a connecting tube is formed forward in the front of the air cleaner case. A filter member is placed rearward of the intake-air outlet passage in the case. A blowby gas return passage connected to a blowby gas return pipe of the engine, and an additional air passage are juxtaposed with each other in a vertical direction and formed forward around the intake-air outlet passage in front of the air cleaner case such that the blowby gas return passage is located below the additional air passage. The resulting structure reduces a length of piping to the engine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120247420 | ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION LOAD LIMITER - An assembly includes a first component connectable to a second component by a fastener extending through respective openings in the first component and in the second component. The assembly includes a compression load limiter housed in the opening of the first component and having a passage adapted to allow the fastener to extend therethrough. The compression load limiter is adjustable due to an adjustment feature configured to cause the load limiter to translate within the opening of the first component to span a gap between the first component and the second component. The load limiter bears at least a portion of a compression load of the fastener when the fastener is inserted in the respective openings of the first and the second components to secure the first component to the second component. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120318231 | Engine Stopping And Restarting System - A system that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts the engine in response to a predetermined condition is disclosed. The system may generally include an engine and a motor for restarting the engine and driving an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped, and an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the motor. The motor may be disposed within a crank pulley housing and configured to be connected to a crankshaft. The motor may restart the engine in response to a predetermined condition. The system may include a gear reduction system for amplifying the torque provided by the motor. The motor may drive an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped. The engine may drive the auxiliary machine when the engine is operating in drive. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130025564 | OIL SEPARATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION - A two-stage oil separator for crankcase ventilation includes a housing having a lower end and an upper end. The lower end communicates with the crankcase and the upper end communicates with an exhaust system. The housing defines an internal flow channel extending generally upwards from the lower end toward the upper end. A first-stage filter element is disposed proximate the lower end and includes a first filter media of relatively coarser porosity. A second-stage filter element is disposed proximate the upper end and vertically upward of the first-stage filter element. The second-stage filter element includes a second filter media of relatively finer porosity than the first filter media. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130092120 | Two and three piece, T6 bullet timing chain cover and needle bearing idler sprocket, for dart engineering engine blocks with cam shaft .600 thousandths higher from stock location with removable upper half - The two and three piece bullet aluminum timing chain cover with removable upper half and adjustable needle bearing idler sprocket is a unique non-conventional timing chain cover and sprocket combination that utilizes a sprocket to allow a longer chain to be used for the additional height separation from crank center to cam center line. It takes up timing chain slack or excessive side play within the chain, and allows it to be mounted and assembled on Dart engineering Chevy Engine Blocks part numbers 31282465 through 31293875. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284144 | Rocker Arm Accessibility Cover Assembly - A rocker arm cover providing diagnosis and repair access to the rocker arm while the engine is running. The rocker arm is also capable of protecting a rocker arm from contacting other components of the engine, reducing contamination, and inhibiting oil and fluids from dispersing. The casing includes a multiplicity of access holes positioned along the casing, and positioned for accessing the rocker arm. A plurality of removable caps and joining mechanisms cover the access holes. Upon removal of the caps and joining mechanisms, a listening device with a diaphragm may be utilized to listen for specific rattling sounds associated with a loose rocker arm, or other valve in the cam system. After this diagnosis, a fastening device may be utilized to engage and adjust the rocker arm, rocker arm fasteners, or the intake and exhaust valves linked to the rocker arm. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140076269 | ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL COVER ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine having an engine body and an acoustic and thermal cover assembly are provided. The engine body includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe extending therefrom and the acoustic and thermal cover assembly is positioned adjacent to the engine body. The acoustic and thermal cover assembly includes a first section and a second section extending along the engine body. The assembly further includes an acoustic and thermal shield extending along the first section, a plastic shell extending along the second section, the acoustic and thermal shield and plastic shell forming a cover, and an insulating layer positioned between the cover and the engine body. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140130768 | DECORATIVE COVER PLATE APPARATUS - A decorative cover plate apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a cover box, and a decorative plate. The mounting bracket has a vertical post, two horizontal arms, each with as aperture in roughly the center of the horizontal arm, and top and bottom tabs. The horizontal centerline of the horizontal arms intersects the vertical centerline of the vertical post perpendicularly at a point on the vertical post centerline that is between the middle and the top of the vertical post. The cover box has a top attachment slot and an open back. The decorative plate has an overhanging lip and it at least as wide and as high as the cover box. The top tab of the mounting bracket fits into the top attachment slot on the cover box. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140190445 | CONTROL HOUSING MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A control housing module ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150013636 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER AND STATOR COVER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF A LOCKING DEVICE - A stator-cover unit ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150075482 | ENGINE COVER - The present invention provides an engine cover that can be manufactured easily and at a lower cost and has an attachment member that is high in quality and may not easily fall off. The engine cover has a cover body made of urethane foam, a skin layer disposed on a surface of the cover body, and an attachment member made of an elastic body and integrally molded with the cover body. The attachment member has a recess into which an attachment pin provided to project from an engine member is fitted, and a sealing portion that is provided to project at least one of the opening end surface of the recess and the side surface of the opening end part of the recess and that suppresses entry of a foamed urethane resin material that forms the cover body into the recess during integral molding. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150101561 | AIR CLEANER IN VEHICLE - An air cleaner apparatus mounted in a vehicle having an engine room encapsulation structure formed to surround an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides, and a rear side of an engine in an engine room, may include a filter provided at a side of the engine room encapsulation structure to receive air from an outside of the engine room encapsulation structure, and remove foreign matter from the air, a housing enclosing the filter and receiving the air passed through the filter, and an air intake hose connected to an end of the housing and configured for supplying the air passed through the housing to the engine as intake air. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300302 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150337784 | PUMP COVER - A pump cover for a fuel pump is located at a position lateral to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The pump cover includes a plate and a rib. The plate is fixed to a side surface of the engine. The plate extends to a position lateral to the fuel pump disposed on the cylinder head. The rib protrudes from the plate, and is located superjacent to a pump mounting surface defined on the cylinder head. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160069306 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTORCYCLE - An air cleaner mounted on a motorcycle for purifying an engine intake air includes a lower casing forming a cleaner main body, a covering for covering an upward region of the lower casing, a cleaner element disposed inside the lower casing and positioned below a mating interface between the lower casing and the covering, and a partition wall formed in the lower casing for supporting the cleaner element and forming a part of a wall of a clean chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076443 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover arranged closely to an internal combustion engine of an automobile is provided with an engine cover body disposed so as to cover the internal combustion engine, a silencing member provided to a surface of the engine cover body facing the internal combustion engine, and a resonance section provided for the engine cover body between the engine cover body and the silencing member, wherein the resonance section has a structure for adjusting a volume of the resonance section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076481 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided for an engine block having at least one sidewall defining a service opening therein. The cover assembly includes a plate defining an opening therein, a fastening element rotatably disposed in the opening, and a clamping element. The plate has a first side, and a second side. The second side is configured to seat against an outer surface of the sidewall. The fastening element has a first portion configured to be axially restricted by the plate, and a second portion axially extending from the first portion. The second portion is disposed beyond the second side. The clamping element includes a central core disposed at the second side. The central core defines a threaded receptacle configured to engage with the second portion. The clamping element also includes multiple arms that radial extend from the central core and seat against an inner surface of the sidewall. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160102630 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover for covering an engine including: a cover body configured to cover the engine from above; and at least one fixing part projecting from the cover body toward an engine side and being configured to be attached to the engine side, wherein the cover body and the fixing part are integrally formed of an urethane foam, and the fixing part has an infirm portion formed at a periphery thereof so that the fixing part is configured to be deformed toward a specific direction due to the infirm portion upon input of a load to the cover body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160123225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a thermally insulated internal combustion engine where a polyurethane foam entirely or to some extent surrounds the external surface of one or more parts of the internal combustion engine. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of a thermally insulated internal combustion engine by taking an engine part, using a mold to surround the part that is to be surrounded with foam within the internal combustion engine part, thus producing a cavity between engine part and mold, charging a polyurethane reaction mixture into the cavity, allowing the polyurethane reaction mixture to complete its reaction to give a polyurethane foam, and removing the mold. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138507 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An air intake system includes a pre-cleaner having a plurality of tubes configured to receive a flow of air, to filter particulate material from the flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to an engine of an off-road vehicle. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of an air intake flow rate of the engine, to determine a target number of open tubes for the pre-cleaner based at least in part on the air intake flow rate and a desired air flow rate for each tube of the plurality of tubes, and to output a second signal to a component of the air intake system indicative of instructions to enable the flow of air to the target number of open tubes and to block the flow of air to the remainder of tubes of the plurality of tubes. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20080236540 | Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, permitting optimal compensation of all losses of the internal combustion engine in half-engine operation. The internal combustion engine has several cylinder banks, at least a first cylinder bank being deactivatable, and, during deactivation of the first cylinder bank, the first cylinder bank losses and the losses of a second cylinder bank being taken into account during activation of the second cylinder bank, and the default value of the second cylinder bank quantity being formed in several steps. In at least one of these steps, the first cylinder bank losses and the second cylinder bank losses are taken into account for forming the default value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257300 | ENGINE CONTROL WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - A valve control method for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle that uses cylinder deactivation. The method can adjust actuation phases of the engine's valves in an all-cylinder activation mode and a cylinder deactivation mode. The engine's valves may be controlled from an idle operating domain, to a fuel-economy operating domain, and in a cylinder deactivation operating domain. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090056669 | ENGINE WITH CYLINDER DISABLING MECHANISM - An engine includes engine valves disposed on intake and exhaust sides of a combustion chambers with a valve operating device for opening and closing the engine valves and an engine valve disabling mechanism for disabling opening and closing movement of the engine valves in response to hydraulic pressure. An oil pump is disposed in a lower portion of the crankcase, for supplying hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism. A hydraulic pressure control valve controls the supply of hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism depending on a vehicle operating state. An oil passage extends to the hydraulic pressure control valve and can easily be formed without affecting mounts for functional components. A pipe for delivering working oil from the lower portion of the crankcase to the hydraulic pressure control valve is disposed on a front surface of the engine. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090090328 | Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders. A fuel metering system includes a fuel reservoir. A fuel level signal is provided which characterizes the fuel level of the fuel reservoir. When the fuel level signal drops below a threshold value, a subset of the cylinders is shut off. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090194064 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION BUSYNESS - A method of transitioning an engine to a cylinder deactivation mode may include determining a ratio of time that the engine is operating in the cylinder deactivation mode for an engine operating condition relative to a total time of engine operation in the operating condition, determining a number of transitions from a full cylinder mode to the cylinder deactivation mode during the operating condition, determining a transition modifier based on the ratio and number, and modifying a transition criterion based on the transition modifier. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154738 | APPARATUS TO DETERMINE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION STATE - An apparatus determines a cylinder deactivation state of an internal combustion engine capable of deactivating one or more cylinders among a plurality of cylinders in accordance with an instruction from a program-controlled electronic control unit (ECU). The apparatus includes detection means to output a signal corresponding to an intake air amount into the internal combustion engine. The ECU includes Fourier transformation means to perform Fourier transformation on the signal from the detection means at plural fundamental frequencies, and determines the cylinder deactivation state with spectrums obtained from the Fourier transformation means based on predetermined relationship between the spectrums of Fourier transformation at the plural fundamental frequencies and the cylinder deactivation state of the internal combustion engine. The ECU distinguishes a deactivated cylinder with a phase obtained from the Fourier transformation means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110000459 | PISTON ENGINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating an engine, including, adjusting a target load, which lies below a full load; operating at least one cylinder in a first cylinder group with a first load, which is reduced with respect to the target load; operating at least one cylinder in a second cylinder group with a second load, which is increased with respect to the target load; selecting the first and second loads such that a resulting load is the target load; and selecting the first and second loads such that at least one environmental parameter value is improved, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of a fuel consumption, a nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas, and a particle content in the exhaust gas. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120138012 | DIRECT ACTING CDA DEVICE - A direct acting CDA device may include an outer body glidingly contacting a cam and moving up and down, an hollow upper seat located in the outer body and restricted to the movement of the outer body, an oil passage formed between the outer body and the upper seat, a latching device insertion hole formed in a transverse direction in the oil passage, an hollow inner body located in the upper seat, latching devices inserted in the latching device insertion hole and selectively restricting the movement of the inner body to the movement of the outer body by selective oil supply, and a lost motion spring located in the hollow spaces of the upper seat and the inner body, supported by the inner body and providing the outer body with an elastic force so that the outer body can selectively take a lost motion. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130118443 | SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL - A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150101562 | CDA DEVICE - A CDA device includes: an outer body that moves up/down in contact with a cam and has an oil input hole at one side and latching pin chambers; an upper seat disposed inside the outer body; an inner body disposed slidably inside the outer body, has a latching pin hole, and is combined with a valve; a lost motion spring that elastically supports the outer body in a lost motion between the inner body and the outer body; latching pins that are slidably disposed in the latching pin chambers and inserted in the latching pin holes; and latching pin springs that push the latching pins into the latching pin hole, in which hydraulic pressure selectively transmitted from the oil input hole pushes the latching pins and the latching pins are separated from the latching pin holes. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150361907 | FUEL CONSUMPTION BASED CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cylinder control method includes: generating a torque request for an engine based on at least one driver input; based on the torque request, determining a target number of activated cylinders of the engine; determining possible sequences for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to achieve the target number of activated cylinders; determining predicted fuel consumption values for the possible sequences, respectively; identifying first ones of the possible sequences having predicted fuel consumption values that are less than a predetermined amount from a lowest one of the predicted fuel consumption values; selecting one of the first ones of the possible sequences; setting a selected sequence for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to the selected one of the first ones of the possible sequences; based on the selected sequence, one of activating and deactivating a next cylinder in a predetermined firing order of the cylinders. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110226213 | Fuel injection flush tool - A fuel injection flush tool adapted to be connected to a conventional fuel injection flush canister in which a supply of combustible liquid fuel injection cleaner is stored. Liquid cleaner is delivered from the flush canister to a gasoline or diesel-driven engine being serviced by which to burn off carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and related parts during a tune-up or service. During one embodiment, air is applied to the flush canister so that the liquid cleaner is delivered from the canister at a pressure which corresponds to the operating pressure of the engine running at idle. In this case, the fuel injectors can advantageously be cleaned (i.e., decarbonized) in a relatively short time and at reduced cost without having to turn off the engine, disable the fuel pump, or remove seats, fuses, relays, etc. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20150369122 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device, wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device, a relative humidity of greater than 0%; cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that water precipitate is formed; introducing the substance and the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber; and discharging residues from the combustion chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186655 | ON-LINE CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARBON DEPOSIT IN ENGINE INTAKE VALVE AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The present invention discloses an on-line cleaning system and control method for carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber comprising a cleaning agent tank, a cleaning agent inlet line and a control circuit, the control circuit comprises a cleaning work procedure, and is provided with a cleaning start-up circuit, the cleaning agent tank is disposed on a frame within the automobile engine hood, one end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to the cleaning agent tank, the other end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to an engine vacuum pipeline which is a vacuum pipeline in communication with the automobile engine intake valve, a control signal at the automobile engine operating state is connected with the start-up circuit in the control circuit. The on-line cleaning of the carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber is achieved without changing the existing automobile basic design, and the control method is simple and practical. A closed-loop automatic control of the cleaning agent inflow amount and the vacuum pressure is achieved; the cleaning process is safe and reliable, and the environmental performance of the engine emission is improved. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110114055 | Method for operating a combustion engine - A combustion engine ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110271928 | DETERMINATION OF AN OVERSPEED-SHUTDOWN EVENT IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20090133662 | Method for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine having a plurality of cylinder banks - A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder banks, of which at least one first cylinder bank is able to be deactivated. At least one cylinder of the first cylinder bank is intermittently activated again during the deactivation of the first cylinder bank. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100031918 | NON-CONTACT IGNITION CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A no-contact ignition control device includes a stop switch which maintains a second switching element at the OFF state so that an induced voltage of a trigger coil triggers a first switching element and shortcircuit a generation coil. A surge absorption element is connected in parallel to the stop switch. This configuration prevents intrusion of a surge current into the ignition control circuit caused by static electricity accumulated on the surface of casing covering electronic parts of the ignition control circuit and surely avoid dielectric breakdown of the electronic parts or malfunction of the circuit by the surge current. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110088651 | PORTABLE WORKING MACHINE - A portable working machine includes a gaseous-fueled engine, a working unit driven by the engine, a control unit for controlling the engine and the working unit, and an acceleration sensor capable of detecting accelerations in two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions relative to a vertical line, which is induced in the portable working machine. The control unit is configured to determine a tip angle of the portable working machine based on the horizontal accelerations detected by the acceleration sensor and issue a stop instruction to the engine when it determines that the tip angle exceeds a preset reference angle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110162615 | Method For Generating And Applying A Cleaning Voltage Pulse To A Stop Connection, and an Associated Digitally Controlled Magnetic Ignition Circuit - A method for generating and applying at least one voltage pulse, which provides a cleaning effect for a stop switch, to a stop connection assigned to the stop switch, which stop connection is provided on a digitally controlled magnetic ignition circuit of an electrical device, wherein the magnetic ignition circuit generates a voltage wave series from half waves, the amplitude of which decreases over time, and/or at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range, wherein if a voltage wave series is generated, at least one later half wave in the voltage wave series, which half wave follows the first half wave temporally and therefore has a lower amplitude, is applied as a voltage pulse to the stop connection, and/or in that if at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range of 12 V to 50 V is generated, the one or more voltage pulses are applied to the stop connection and thereby exert a cleaning effect on the stop switch. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20130276743 | SEPARATOR WALL FOR A CRANKCASE - A crankcase for an internal combustion engine, having a suction arrangement which is assigned to the crankcase and is configured for ventilating the crankcase of blow-by gas, in particular a gas/oil mixture, to produce a limited vacuum in the crankcase is disclosed. The crankcase has at least one dividing wall which is configured to feed blow-by gas and to separate oil. A ventilating housing part and a carrier housing part which is arranged above the ventilating housing part in included in the crankcase. The dividing wall is formed between the ventilating housing part and the carrier housing part and a suction arrangement is formed in the form of a suction jet pump which is configured for extracting oil from the dividing wall. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20090101101 | Load control device for engine of work vehicle - A device for use in a work vehicle such as a wheel loader, capable of reliably preventing engine stall due to rapid application of high hydraulic load, without causing problems such as deterioration in fuel efficiency or vehicle performance and waste of energy. When the operator rapidly operates the loader operating lever to the raising direction while operating the steering handle, the hydraulic load in the steering hydraulic pump and the loader hydraulic pump is increased rapidly. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a high hydraulic load line. Therefore, the engine tries to raise the torque to match the same with the high hydraulic load. However, the increase of the engine torque cannot keep up with the rapid increase of the hydraulic load (time delay occurs), resulting in that the actual speed of the engine becomes a threshold value or lower. When determining that an engine speed detected by the engine speed detecting sensor has been decreased to the threshold value or lower, the controller implements a control to reduce the absorption torque of the variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a low hydraulic load line. The change of the hydraulic load from the high hydraulic load to the low hydraulic load gives a margin to the current torque of the engine with respect to the low hydraulic load. Consequently, the actual speed of the engine is increased to return onto the regulation line, exceeding the threshold value. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101102 | Compact Output Speed Reduction System - An appliance set comprising an appliance for receiving a rotational drive at an input shaft; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and an oil pump having at least one gear driven from the crankshaft; and a coupling that mechanically couples the input shaft to the said gear whereby the appliance can be driven from the gear of the oil pump. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090120405 | System with a Compressor and with a Consumer in a Motor Vehicle - A system has a compressor and a consumer which are coupled to a drivetrain and extract energy through the drivetrain. The consumer is suitable for varying an absorption of power, which is made available to it by the drivetrain, as a function of a power which is required for compressor operation and which is supplied from the drivetrain to the compressor. A pump has at least one pump chamber which generates a pumping power during pumping operation. The pump additionally has at least one pump chamber which generates no pumping power or a reduced pumping power during pumping operation. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126677 | Device comprising a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier - A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20140196683 | COMPRESSOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE-RELIEF GROOVE - A compressor is disclosed. In one aspect, the compressor includes a pressure chamber which is delimited by at least two housing parts, the housing parts including sealing surfaces that are connected by a connection device which applies a contact pressing force between the sealing surfaces. At least one groove extending in a circumferential direction is arranged on at least one sealing surface. At least one relief opening is arranged on at least one of the housing parts. The relief opening connects the groove to the surroundings of the compressor and emanates from the groove. The groove is arranged such that when a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded in the pressure chamber, a pressure-building medium can gather in the groove and at least partially escape through the relief opening. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20080230033 | Throttle lever breakaway mechanism - A throttle lever for use with vehicles such as ATVs with a throttle housing including a vehicle throttle control mechanism. The lever engages the control mechanism by a shaft engaging the control mechanism. A throttle lever arm rotates the shaft to control the throttle control. A failure point on the lever is placed external of the housing, whereby impact on the throttle lever arm causes failure at the failure point, leaving a portion of the throttle lever arm for continued. The preferred failure is a groove on the lever arm facing toward the direction of travel of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100108020 | Connector apparatus and system for explosion proof engine - Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199945 | Internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device, at least one safety device is provided for preventing an unscheduled switching of a valve train switching unit. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251989 | Stuck Throttle Ignition Interrupting Device - A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising a multifunction accelerator pedal adapted to engage an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status, such that the pedal communicates an undesirable throttle status to the interruption means. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20130213344 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A safety and input/output (I/O) module of an engine controller for an engine set of a marine vessel can be physically distinct from an engine control unit (ECU). The safety and I/O module can include hardware in addition to software, firmware, or a combination thereof. The safety and I/O module can be a single logic controller having safety functionality and I/O functionality. The safety functionality can be for dynamic engine protection during operation of the engine set of the marine vessel. The I/O functionality can be for sending signals to components external to the engine controller and for receiving signals from components external to the engine controller. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150122214 | MARINE PROPULSION UNIT AND A VALVE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20090126680 | GAS-ENGINE-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINE - In a gas-engine-mounted working machine, a gas engine is mounted on a machine body and supplied with fuel gas from a cassette gas canister, a handle column extends rearwardly and upwardly from the machine body, and the cassette gas canister is detachably attached to the handle column. Operating handle is collapsably attached to the handle column. Collapsing-movement-preventing member is provided on the operating handle for preventing collapsing movement of the operating handle, utilizing presence of the cassette gas canister attached to the handle column, so that the collapsing movement of the operating handle is prevented as long as the cassette gas canister is attached to the handle column. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018494 | SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit for measuring a measurement variable in a medium, in particular in an aggressive liquid or gaseous medium, comprises a sensor that is arranged in a sensor capsule and has a sensor region that is arranged on a base body. In order to detect the measurement variable in the sensor region, a measurement opening is provided in the sensor capsule. On a side facing the measurement opening, the sensor region has a measurement surface that is provided with measurement electronics. An electrical supply line is provided on the sensor for the purpose of transmitting a sensor signal that is generated by the measurement electronics. A plated-through hole is provided in the base body. The plated-through hole is used to connect the measurement electronics to the electrical supply line via signals through the base body, on a base side of the sensor that faces away from the measurement opening. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100095925 | Fuel Tank System and Related Method of Assembly - A fuel tank system, engine employing such a system, and related method of assembly are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the fuel tank system includes a fuel tank, a mounting bracket, and at least three fastening devices. The tank includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity. The bracket has first and second protrusions, where the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively. First and second ones of the fastening devices are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the protrusions out of the channels, thereby securing the bracket to the tank. A third of the fastening devices allows the bracket to be secured to another engine component. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100132657 | Fuel Supply Device, Particularly for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel supply device ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100192903 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE BURNING INSIDE A FREE COMBUSTION COMPARTMENT - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to an energy heat converter, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the energy converter, the thermal efficiency of the energy converter increases, the fuel consumption of the energy converter is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the energy converter is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of an energy converter and a method for reducing air pollution created by an energy converter, the method comprising passing air through a metal element and using the air for combustion in the energy converter. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100319651 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - To provide a temperature sensor plausibility diagnosis unit and plausibility diagnosis method that can accurately perform plausibility diagnosis of a temperature sensor in a desired timing and an exhaust purification apparatus equipped with the plausibility diagnosis unit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326397 | ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electrical adjusting arrangement for an internal combustion engine includes an electric drive motor disposed in a housing body. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing with a drive side closed by a plastic front plate. A mounting flange is disposed on a drive side of the electric drive motor, the mounting flange being integral with the motor housing. The plastic front plate extends at least partially radially beyond the motor housing and is configured to seat via a clamping fit in a corresponding recess of the housing body so as to radially fix the electric drive motor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120024257 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle with a spark plug unit disposed on a front side of a cylinder head wherein approaching the spark plug unit from the front side between a front wheel and the spark plug unit as well as a high-tension cord can be prevented, without increasing the front-rear length of the vehicle. The motorcycle includes an engine with a tubular section containing a spark plug that projects roughly in a forward direction from a front surface of a cylinder head. A spark plug cap which is connected to the spark plug in the inside of the tubular section with the high-tension cord connected to a side portion thereof is fitted to the tubular section. A portion of the tubular section which projects from the cylinder head is formed with a cutout for containing the high-tension cord and for directing the cord toward a lateral side of the tubular section. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042848 | FUEL STABALIZER METERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method discharge fuel stabilizer to a carburetor bowl of an engine during or after completion of engine shutdown. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073540 | Extraction tube for emission measurement systems - An extraction tube ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125285 | LATENT HEAT STORAGE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A latent heat storage for an internal combustion engine is described having a crystallizable storage medium for storing heat while utilizing the enthalpy of a melting procedure. The storage medium has a state of supercooled molten mass at ambient temperature. Furthermore, the latent heat storage includes a crystallization nucleus provider for providing a crystallization nucleus in the storage medium, in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in the state of supercooled molten mass. Additionally, an internal combustion engine is provided having such a latent heat storage and a method for temperature control of an internal combustion engine. In a first step of the method, a crystallized storage medium is melted in order to store heat while utilizing the enthalpy of the melting procedure. The storage medium then cools down at most to the ambient temperature and forms a supercooled molten mass in the process. A crystallization nucleus in the storage medium is provided in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in a defined way. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167857 | ACCESSORY DRIVE CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120272934 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Fuels - Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120318232 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH VALVE-STOP-MECHANISM-EQUIPPED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To provide a vehicle provided with a valve-stop-mechanism-equipped internal combustion engine capable of ensuring a negative pressure in a brake booster while preventing with reliability fresh air from flowing into a catalyst during a valve stop control. An internal combustion engine provided with a valve stop mechanism capable of changing the operational state of an intake valve between a valve operating state and a valve closed/stopped state is provided. A brake booster is provided capable of assisting operation of a brake pedal of the vehicle. Exhaust side negative pressure passages are provided as communication passages that are configured to be in communication with each branch pipe section of an exhaust manifold in a period in which a negative pressure is generated in the case where the intake valve is in the valve closed/stopped state while an exhaust valve is allowed to open and close. The remaining end of the second exhaust side negative pressure passage is connected to the brake booster. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130055982 | BEARING BLOCK - A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068192 | FUEL EXHAUST PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ENGINE - A fuel exhaust prevention structure of an engine may include a fuel pipe mounted on the engine and provided outside the engine, and a connector having one end that may be inserted onto an end of the fuel pipe and the other end that may be provided with a shutoff valve to be selectively opened and closed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130118444 | CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a crankshaft support structure of an internal combustion engine, an oil pump can be miniaturized with miniaturizing the internal combustion engine by using a slide bearing. In the support structure for the crankshaft supported by right-left split crankcases | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125856 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an accessory mounting structure for an internal combustion engine, an accessory unit block detachably supporting an engine accessory is attached to the side of the body of the engine. The accessory unit block has an upper portion of a flat shape, and a lower portion extending away from the engine body to terminate in a water pump housing. An upper fixing boss is formed on an upper part of the upper portion, while a lower fixing boss is formed on an end, remote from the engine body, of an upper-side edge of the water pump housing. The engine accessory is fixedly mounted on the unit block by attaching fixing brackets to the upper and lower fixing bosses. The engine accessory is thus compactly accommodated. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130174804 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY AND FUEL TANK OF GASOLINE-ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - There is provided a mounting structure for a battery and a fuel tank of a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. The mounting structure allows the battery to be disposed on one side of a propeller shaft, and the fuel tank to be disposed on the other side of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is disposed in the center of the vehicle and below the bearing surface of the rear seat, under the floor of the vehicle body so as to substantially extend in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206098 | Engine Maintenance Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for maintaining engines including a support cradle and neck support for bearing the load of multiple exhaust system components simultaneously during removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment to the engine. The neck support includes one or more separators and cutouts to support exhaust manifold necks and limit lateral movement of the exhaust manifolds during removal and maintenance. The apparatus includes structural supports designed for allowing maneuverability into an engine for proper placement. A method of using the apparatus for removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment of exhaust manifolds to an engine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213345 | PIPE FOR MOTOR FLUID RETURN AND ENTRY TO THE CRANKCASE - A terminal of a pipe of the kind used for the evacuation of a motor fluid used to lubricate and/or cool the auxiliary systems of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbocharger. The purpose of the invention is to obtain an easily manufactured and assembled return pipe terminal with which it is possible to carry out the return of fluids at the outlet of the car's engine block auxiliary devices (turbochargers, displacement compressors, etc.) in a more secure and watertight fashion. The pipe terminal includes improved means for the axial positioning thereof in the engine cylinder block or crankcase, which mainly comprises an abutment, a transition portion, and a coupling portion that connects the two parts. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130233272 | METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A GLOW PLUG - A method for controlling the surface temperature of any glow plug in an internal combustion engine. A glow plug control device carries out an initialization at the installed and connected glow plug to adapt the temperature model to the behaviour of the connected glow plug before the engine is started. Upon initialization, the glow plug is acted on by at least two different voltages and the resistances of the glow plug with these voltages are measured. A resistance gradient is calculated therefrom and the temperature model is adapted to the behaviour of the connected glow plug. During the control process during operation of the engine, the momentary surface temperature of the glow plug is estimated by a model temperature, which is established using the temperature model. The effective voltage acting on the glow plug is changed in accordance with the deviation of the model temperature from a target temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269651 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve compactness and sufficient durability without increasing the number of parts. To be specific, an anti-vibration member | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276744 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130306024 | DUCT - The invention relates to a duct for a vehicle, comprising: an elongate passageway defined by at least one wall, the passageway having first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis of the passageway; a non-annular inlet at the first end of the passageway for receiving a first fluid flow from the boundary layer of the vehicle when in use; and, an annular outlet at the second end of the passageway having an radially inner circumferential wall and a radially outer circumferential wall, the annular outlet being in fluid communication with a propulsive unit when in use, wherein the radially inner and outer circumferential walls extend continuously to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140020650 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING STAMPING AND MICRO-PERFORATION - A method includes the steps of providing a first panel of aluminium material; providing a second panel of steel material; stamping a plurality of first pimple-like bulges in the first panel; stamping a plurality of second pimple-like bulges in the second panel, wherein the arrangement of the second pimple-like bulges is congruent with the arrangement of the first pimple-like bulges; bringing together the sides of the first and second panels that are furnished with the bulges, so that the domes of each set of pimple-like bulges lie opposite each other; and clipping the first and second panels together to form a composite by ensuring that at least one tongue is broken out of each of the pimple-like bulges on the second panel and pressed into the corresponding pimple-like bulges in the first panel. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026843 | Magnetic Bearing For Use In Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - An internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of reciprocating pistons within an engine block, each piston having linear movement convertable to rotating movement via a connecting rod connecting each piston to a crankshaft; the crankshaft rotatable about a linear axis, the crankshaft having a plurality of main journals, each main journal rotatable on a main bearing which supports the crankshaft within the engine block; and wherein at least one of the main bearings comprises a fluid film bearing and a magnetic bearing. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140026844 | OIL FILTER LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An oil filter layout structure for an internal combustion engine for a motorcycle. An exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port extends rearwardly beneath the internal combustion engine along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle. An oil pan is disposed below the internal combustion engine, the oil pan having one of left and right side walls spaced along a transverse direction of the motorcycle. The one side wall is inclined downwardly toward a center of the motorcycle. The exhaust pipe is disposed closely to the side wall. An oil filter is mounted on the internal combustion engine and disposed below the internal combustion engine in overlapping relation to the oil pan as viewed in side elevation, near the other of the left and right side walls of the oil pan. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311442 | SELF CLEANING DUST BOX ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CONTROLLED TUBE ASSEMBLIES, SUCH AS FORMING A PORTION OF A FRESH AIR REPLACEMENT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A filter box assembly for integrating into a bi-directional vent and air intake line associated with a vehicle fuel tank. The assembly includes an outer shell having an open inserting end and an opposite closed end. An inner communicable component is engageable within the open inserting end of the outer shell and collectively defines a plurality of continuous and reverse flow passageways extending between a plurality of inlet apertures defined upon a base surface of the inner component and a conduit attachment nipple extending from the inner component. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150027402 | THRUST PLATE - A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083069 | CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A system is disclosed for a chain drive assembly. The system includes a first driving sprocket coupled with a crankshaft of the motor; and a second driving sprocket coupled with the crankshaft and positioned adjacent the first driving sprocket. The system also includes a first driven sprocket coupled with a first peripheral device, and a second driven sprocket coupled with a second peripheral device. In one embodiment, the system includes a first chain mechanically coupling the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprocket, and a second chain mechanically coupling the second driving sprocket with the second driven sprocket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160186653 | RIGID PRESS-FIT CAP FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A rigid cap is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular, for the engine of a motor vehicle. The rigid cap has a first layer made of a metal material and at least a second layer comprising polyamide 11. Preferably, the second layer is made entirely of polyamide 11 and, even more preferably, entirely covers the first layer. The cap may be a press-fit cap or a threaded cap. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20100192900 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A communicating passage for discharging oil and recovering the oil in an oil pan in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine wherein the communicating passage enables internal spaces of a plurality of crank chambers corresponding to a plurality of cylinders to communicate is provided to a crankcase. An opening of a drain for discharging oil inside the communicating passage is provided. In addition, the drain for discharging the oil via the opening is provided. The drain is formed to discharge the oil on the side of the oil pan provided to the crankcase. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130220268 | HIGH-LOAD THRUST BEARING - A thrust bearing for use in an engine is disclosed. The thrust bearing may have a ring member with a generally planar front face and a generally planar back face. The thrust bearing may also have a plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels formed in the front face, and a plurality of recesses formed within the back face. Each of the plurality of recesses may be located in general annular alignment with an associated one of the plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140251257 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement for a camshaft may include a bearing ring arranged between two functional elements. The bearing ring may be supported with respect to the functional elements via axial front sides. At least one of the axial front sides of the bearing ring and a side of the respective functional elements in sliding contact with the axial front side may have a polymer coating. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314357 | Air cleaner unit for internal combustion engine - An air cleaner unit includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing for filtering air to be introduced into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The casing includes a first case member and a second case member that are coupled to each other such that the filter element is housed in an element housing portion of the casing. The first case member has a hinge receiving portion, and the second case member has a hinge inserting portion. The hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are disposed under the element housing portion. The hinge receiving portion includes an engagement opening in which the hinge inserting portion is received such that the hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are connected in a hinge manner. The hinge receiving portion further includes a hinge receiving surface that extends from a vicinity of the engagement opening. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031983 | Air Filter for an Air Intake System of a Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine - An air filter for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part. A filter element is arranged between the housing parts. An untreated air side of the air filter is formed in the first housing part and a clean air side of the air filter is formed in the second housing part. The first housing part has a housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing and the second housing part has a housing opening for discharging clean air out of the housing. Further, the housing has a third housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing, with the housing holding a switchable flap arrangement for opening and closing the third housing opening. The flap arrangement can be activated as a function of operating states of the internal combustion engine. This allows variable, in particular large air masses to be passed through an air filter on account of the further housing opening. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090056668 | Acoustic Side Cover for an Engine - An apparatus for reducing engine noise includes a side cover configured to operatively connect to a side of an engine block. The side cover has a first layer configured to be adjacent to an outer surface of the side of the engine block. The first layer is made of a first acoustic-absorbing material. The side cover also has a second layer configured to be adjacent to the first layer opposite the engine block. The second layer is a second substantially rigid material establishing an acoustic barrier and is configured to operatively support at least one engine component such as an electrical or fluid line, such as by an integrally formed fastener or channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084344 | AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - An air filter system is provided for a vehicle. The air filter system includes, but is not limited to a raw air duct, a filter housing with an air filter element, and a filtered air duct to an internal combustion engine. The raw air duct and the filtered air duct are connected to a corresponding raw air inlet or a filtered air outlet of the filter housing. The air filter system with filter housing and raw air duct is disposed as a structural unit partly in the engine compartment and partly in an air intake region separate from the engine compartment. An adapter of the air filter system supported on the bodywork of the vehicle is disposed in a transition zone from the engine compartment to the air intake region. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095249 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126678 | Air Cleaner - An air cleaner case of an air cleaner used in an engine provides a lower casing holding a cleaner element thereon, and a cover accommodating the cleaner element therein. The lower casing includes a base on which the cleaner element is mounted, an exhaust duct extending downward from the base so that air purified by the cleaner element is conveyed to the intake side of the engine, an inlet duct extending downward from the base along the exhaust duct, and an inlet cylinder extending upward into the accommodating chamber from the base so as to be continuous with the inlet duct. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126679 | AIR FILTER DUCT COVER - Disclosed is a way to increase the air circulation in buildings with furnaces, air conditioners, etc. with ducts that have openings on filter holders for filters. The present invention would stop the air from being drawn in around the filter opening causing more air being drawn from the return vents to increase circulation. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133663 | Air cleaner unit for vehicle and fan shroud having the same - An air cleaner unit for a vehicle includes an air cleaner element and an air cleaner housing to be arranged generally above ring portions of a fan shroud. The air cleaner element is disposed in the air cleaner housing such that a predetermined space is provided between a lower surface of the air cleaner element and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the air cleaner housing. The bottom wall of the air cleaner housing includes at least two arcuate portions to correspond to the ring portions of the fan shroud and a projecting portion between the arcuate portions. The projecting portion projects downwardly and is configured to increase the volume of the predetermined space. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159039 | Air cleaner and engine including the same - A tubular channel is disposed in a path of air that flows from an inlet to a dirty side. The cross sectional area of the tubular channel is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet. A dust outlet is disposed in a wall in a path of the air that flows out of the exit of the tubular channels to the dirty side. The dust outlet extends through the wall of the air cleaner from the inside to the outside. As the air blasts out of the dust outlet, dust in the air cleaner is discharged to the outside. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183709 | Engine air cleaner and device for mounting air cleaner on engine - In an engine air cleaner, a suction opening ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090266333 | AIR-DAMPED ENGINE MOUNT - An air-damped engine mount has a filter module installed in a damping chamber formed by coupling between a main rubber and a main pipe. The air-damped engine mount may include a bolt, a main rubber into which the bolt is fitted and coupled, a hollow main pipe coupled with the main rubber and supporting the main rubber, a cover plate coupled with the main pipe to form a damping chamber between the cover plate and the main rubber, and a filter module coupled with the cover plate and configured to permit air to communicate through the filter module against flow resistance with the damping chamber and the outside, wherein the flow resistance against the air passing through the filter module regulates air pressure inside the damping chamber to reduce vibration in the main rubber. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272361 | Hydrocarbon Adsorption Filter for Air Intake System Evaporative Emission Control - The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated to any surface area of an air intake system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can escape to the atmosphere, through said air intake system. In another embodiment, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents can be incorporated in the air filter of an air intake system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090308346 | ENGINE COOLING FLOW DEBRIS CLEANER AND AIR-PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A work vehicle operating in a highly contaminated environment has a radiator with a rotary screen debris removal device upstream of the radiator. The debris thus removed passes through a fan for disposal away from the work machine. The engine is an air breathing fuel consuming engine and has a pre-cleaner for removing larger particles of air delivered to the engine for combustion. A conduit extends from the intake air pre-cleaner to a venturi device adjacent to and upstream of the fan for continuously and effectively removing particles from the engine air pre-cleaner. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314249 | Air cleaner for internal combustion engine - Air filtered through a filter element in a case is supplied via an air outlet port to a carburetor. Bottom plate of the case includes a support frame section bulging inwardly of the case. The support frame section includes a peripheral wall surrounding the periphery of the outlet port, a plurality of posts extending upward from the peripheral wall, and a canopy portion of a plate shape provided on the upper ends of the posts. Interior of the case and the outlet port are in communication with each other via a space between the posts, and the canopy portion covers the whole opening area of the outlet port. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012076 | ENGINE COMBUSTION BOOSTER - An engine combustion booster comprises a body, an air filter device, two elongate adjusting screws, and two vacuum valve units and a joint. The joint is assembled to the chamber of the body; an upper end of the joint has a cover plate. A lower side of the cover plate has a threaded portion for threading the female thread of the chamber. The cover plate is extended with a tube. The channel penetrates through the tube and the cover plate. Two ends of the channel are wider than a middle portion of the channel; and a bottom of the cover plate has an annular recess for receiving a washer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024762 | SLUDGE ADHESION INHIBITING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sludge adhesion inhibiting structure for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention is characterized in that a sludge inhibiting layer inhibiting generation or adhesion of sludge is formed on a surface of an area inside the internal combustion engine into which oil as a liquid does not always spread and which is contacted by oil mist as a gas. Preferably, the sludge inhibiting layer is made up of a solid alkali substance. Furthermore, the sludge inhibiting layer is provided in a head cover and formed on an inner surface of an oil separator chamber separating the oil from a blow-by gas. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100037850 | OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a casing having a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber that are separated from one another. A valve connects the first and second chambers with one another in an open position of the valve. The valve is switched temperature dependent, wherein the valve is closed at a temperature below a switching temperature. An outlet opening communicates with the first oil chamber. The first oil chamber has a first oil volume and the second oil chamber has a second oil volume, wherein the first oil volume is smaller than the second oil volume. The outlet opening is positioned in an exterior wall of the first oil chamber and provides a connecting opening for connecting an oil cooler to be connected to an exterior wall of the casing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050980 | AIR CLEANER UNIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner unit for an internal combustion engine includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a first case member having a first opening and a first sealing surface on a periphery of the first opening and a second case member having a second opening and a second sealing surface on a periphery of the second opening. The first case member and the second case member are coupled such that the first and second openings are opposed in a substantially horizontal direction of a vehicle. The filter element has a peripheral portion that is interposed between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. The first case member includes a side wall and a projection that projects from an inner surface of the side wall. The filter element is held in a substantially vertical position in the casing through the projection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077985 | Work Apparatus With Internal Combustion Engine - A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089360 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to a combustion engine, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the combustion engine, the fuel consumption of the combustion engine is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the combustion engine is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of a combustion engine and a method for reducing air pollution created by a combustion engine, the method comprising passing air through a metal element; and using the air for combustion in the combustion engine | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILTERING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR THROUGH USE OF A VEHICLE - An air filtering device and method for a vehicle includes an air intake port for securement on a vehicle such that a motion of the vehicle urges environmental air through an intake port; a filter in fluid communication with the air intake port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the air filter. The device and method are configured to receive an air flow created by a motion of the vehicle, filter that air flow and remove gaseous and/or particulates from that air flow and thereafter return the filtered air to the environment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101528 | ACOUSTIC BUMPERS WITH ENGINE FRONT COVER HIDDEN MOUNTING - The present invention provides novel acoustic bumpers that can dampen vibrations and control noise transmission from an engine front cover, or other component. In one embodiment, the front cover carries a water pump and internal water distribution passages and covers an overhead camshaft drive mechanism and an oil pump mounted on the engine block. Noise control of unsupported cover central portions is provided by acoustic bumpers carried on inside cover bosses and engaging surfaces in accessible locations on the engine block front face or on associated components. The acoustic bumpers may be doughnut shaped annular rings having identical coaxial locating recesses on opposite sides for error-free installation. A central web between the recesses includes an axially located retainer hole. Each bumper may be mounted on a pillar on the inside cover face that includes a fastener receiving blind hole centrally located on a raised circular boss. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100132656 | Intake system for sucking in combustion air and manually guided piece of equipment - In order to provide an intake system ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147257 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine, an engine cover forming an engine compartment for holding the internal combustion engine therein, and a top cover covering the engine cover from above and provided with a carrying grip. An intermediate member is placed in a space between the engine cover and the top cover. First connecting parts for connecting the engine cover and the intermediate member are arranged in a space between the engine cover and the intermediate member, and second connecting parts for connecting the top cover and the intermediate cover are arranged in a space between the top cover and the intermediate cover. The connecting parts arranged in the spaces between the engine cover and the top cover ensure rigid connection, the degree of freedom of arranging the connecting parts is increased, and the engine cover can be manufactured at low cost. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154736 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner device that has a reduced size achieved by curving an air introduction path, that has a cleaner element with extended service life, and in which air flows uniformly in a clean chamber. The air introduction path ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154737 | Vehicle air cleaner mounting structure - A vehicle air cleaner mounting structure is disposed in a space between a shelf portion of a fender apron and a hood. The mounting structure has support portions at at least three points. A protruding portion of the air cleaner protrudes farther inward in a vehicle width direction than a vertical wall of the fender apron. The support portions are disposed outside the protruding portion in the vehicle width direction, the first support portion and the second support portion positioned inside in the vehicle width direction out of the support portions are disposed on a phantom axis line extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view. The air cleaner is supported to be able to turn about the phantom axis line, and the third support portion is disposed outside the phantom axis line in the vehicle width direction. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192901 | Air filter unit - An air filter unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192902 | COVER MEMBER TO ENGINES - Provided is a cover member ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300398 | SELECTABLE DECORATIVE COVER SYSTEM - A cover assembly is comprised of a first cover and a second cover configured for juxtaposed attachment to the first cover. The second cover can be an assembly of two pieces or more wherein at least one of the pieces is attached to the first cover in a manner so that it can rotate in relation to the first cover. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326395 | Cover with Integrated Braces - A composite material intake manifold cover includes braces integral to the outside surface of the cover to stiffen the cover and reduce noise and vibration associated with the cover. The cover has a flange around the periphery with a raised weld bead, the weld bead provided for welding the cover to a mating piece. The flange extends outwardly from the cover for a first distance over most of the periphery and a second distance to support the braces over the remainder of the periphery. The braces extend upwardly from the upper surface of the flange at the sections of the flange extending out the second distance and may be placed between adjacent intake runner ports. By providing portions of the flange extending out a greater distance, a more substantial brace can be supported, thereby improving the noise and vibration characteristics relative to conventional stiffening ribs. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326396 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING GASEOUS FLUIDS - A filter device for filtering gaseous fluids has a spiral-shaped wound filter path having parallel flow channels for the fluid. The flow channels end in a wound state at an axial face of the filter element at axially different positions. At the second, opposite axial face, the filter element has a geometry deviating from that of the first face | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000458 | Filter device, especially air filter for an internal combustion engine - The invention relates to a filter device ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005490 | CYLINDER HEAD COVER - A cylinder head cover having a bearing device that includes at least two bearing blocks for supporting a camshaft, and one connecting element. The bearing blocks are axially penetrated in a first through-opening by the camshaft and are fixed in an aligned position with respect to one another by the connecting element. The bearing blocks, the connecting element and the camshaft form a prefabricated assembly. The cylinder head cover is connected via at least one additional connecting element with the bearing device, whereby a unit consisting of the cylinder head cover and the bearing device are mounted on the cylinder head. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110023813 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS - A motor-vehicle air cleaner comprises the filter assembly, an air-cleaner housing configured to fittably and removably accommodate the filter assembly and to enclose the main filter and the auxiliary filter separately when the filter assembly is accommodated in the air-cleaner housing. The motor-vehicle air cleaner further comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict air flow to the auxiliary filter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110048368 | RAINCAP PRECLEANER, MOTOR VECHILE HAVING A RAINCAP PRECLEANER, AND METHOD FOR PRECLEANING AIR - A raincap precleaner is provided according to the present invention. The raincap precleaner includes a sleeve, a cover, and a precleaner assembly. The sleeve is constructed for mounting on an air intake stack and has an air intake flow region for delivering intake air to the air intake stack. The cover includes a top portion having an annular circumference and a depending flange portion extending from the annular circumference of the top portion. The cover is arranged relative to the sleeve to provide a precleaner area and a precleaned air chamber. The precleaner assembly is provided extending around a periphery of the sleeve and in the precleaner area so that environmental air flows through the precleaner assembly and into the precleaned air chamber, and from the precleaned air chamber into the air intake flow region. The precleaner assembly comprises a plurality of inertial separators. A method for precleaning air and a motor vehicle are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073066 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes: an engine body including: a crankcase for rotatably supporting a crankshaft; and a crankcase cover fastened to the crankcase by a plurality of bolts so as to cover one side of the crankcase; and a stay supporting an oil level gauge guide, the stay being mounted on the engine body, the stay having an opening receiving and supporting a tube or wire. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083635 | AIR CLEANER SCAVENGE KIT - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083636 | ENGINE WITH AN IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF THE CARBURETTOR UNIT - In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e. simple assembly and disassembly, it is proposed that the holding device with the at least one elastic element is provided between the carburettor unit and the cylinder and that the holding device is arranged above the inlet pipe in the direction towards the head end of the cylinder in such a manner that a suspended arrangement of the carburettor unit on the cylinder is formed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088652 | Ram induction system - The method of separating contaminants from a stream of incoming contaminated air to an engine is disclosed wherein the incoming contaminated air stream is separated into a relatively clean air stream and a relatively dirty air stream with the relatively clean air stream being directed to the inlet of the engine and with the relatively dirty air stream being directed to one or more purge exits and out of the system, thereby causing the purged air stream to carry at least some of the original contaminants from the incoming air stream. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100320 | ENGINE DUST AND DIRT SHIELD OR COVER - An engine cover system provides temporary reusable covers for engine blocks to protect against entry of foreign material into the engine when the head and manifolds are removed during repair, rebuild or transport both with used and new engine blocks. Manifold and head cover portions may be separately installed or installed in combination with clip members to attach the head and manifold cover portions to one another. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114056 | ENGINE WITH VIBRATION SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE - There is provided, in one aspect of the present description, an engine. In one example, the engine comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head, a sheet metal gasket interposed between the block and the head, a first projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the block, and a second projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the head, the first projection and the second projection facing each other along a coupling surface between the block and the head. The engine further comprises an extension extending from a main body of the sheet metal gasket and located between the first projection and the second projection, and a resilient portion which is provided in the extension, formed resiliently in a direction perpendicular to the coupling surface, and compressed between the first projection and the second projection when the head is fastened on the block. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146616 | Noise Abatement Engine Cover - An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155094 | VALVE COVER WITH CUSTOM LOOM - The present invention relates to a modified valve cover comprising: a top surface area; a plurality grooves over the top surface area; and a means to secure an ignition wire in each groove. The grooves extend vertically and horizontally across the top surface. The means to secure may include a clasping lip along each edge of each groove. In one particular embodiment, the valve cover is manufactured of aluminum. The width of each groove may be one of 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm in width. In one exemplary embodiment, the modified valve cover further comprises a cover that attaches to the valve cover and covers the ignition wires within the grooves. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162616 | Carburetor Cover - A carburetor cover includes a first portion with a flanged portion extending from an outer edge of the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of spaced holes and a first opening for receiving a fastener of a carburetor. The spaced holes of the first surface have diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. A side wall includes a plurality of spaced holes having diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. One end of the side wall is connected to the flanged portion. Another end of the side wall is configured to be mounted on a surface of the carburetor. Airflow is received directly by the first portion and the side wall without passing through a filter medium. Airflow flows through the carburetor cover directly to an engine without passing through a filter medium. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247582 | Intake Air Filter for Internal Combustion Engines - The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308494 | Integrated Idealized Inlet for Engine Air Induction System - An integrated air flow component is provided for an internal combustion engine air induction system having an air inlet duct. The integrated air flow component includes an air flow separator in the duct including air flow guidance surfaces downstream of the air cleaner. An engine air duct is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012080 | WATER/AIR SEPARATOR - A filter assembly having: an air filter; an air filter compartment having the air filter disposed therein; and a cap covering the air filter compartment. The cap has ribs disposed along inner sidewalls of the cap. The ribs, outer sidewalls of the compartment, and inner sidewalls of the cap form a plurality of channels having inlets for receiving a mixture of air and water. The walls of the channels collect droplets of a water portion of the mixture entering the channels. The collected water portion is removed from the filter assembly by gravity. The air filter compartment receives the air portion of the mixture exiting outlets of the channels. The exiting air portion received by the compartment passes through the air filter and after passing through the air filter passes out of the filter assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120042847 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120067322 | VIBRATION DAMPED ARTICLE - A vibration damped enclosure comprises side walls and a vibration damping plate structure which extends across the enclosure and is attached to internal surface portions of a first and a second side walls. The vibration damping plate structure ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067323 | Filter Assembly with Mounting - A filter assembly, including an air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine in an underhood engine compartment, includes a mounting bracket with a flow passage therethrough. In one form, a combination air filter element and base is provided for an air cleaner assembly. In a further form, a filter assembly includes a filter element integrally and permanently mounted to the base for removal and replacement as a single unit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120145118 | VENTILATION HEAD COVER OF ENGINE - A ventilation head cover of an engine may include a head cover main body having a blow-by exhaust portion, a baffle plate disposed in the head cover main body with a predetermined distance from the head cover main body to form a gas passage with the blow-by exhaust portion, and an oil inflow prevention wall formed to an end portion of the baffle plate and engaged with the head cover main body, wherein the oil inflow prevention wall includes at least a gas passage hole to form the gas passage. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120152200 | AIR BOX WITH TWO SUCTION CHANNELS - The present disclosure relates to an air box for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing, having two suction openings as well as an outlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152201 | COVER MOUNTING UNIT - The invention relates to a cover assembly unit comprising a thin-walled cover pan with a sealing flange, at least two screw holes in the sealing flange, at least one fixing opening, a fastening screw captively arranged in each screw hole; and a carrier frame gasket with a carrier, a gasket, which bears against the sealing flange, a screw passage for each screw hole, a fixing element for each fixing opening, and a centring body for the fastening screw in each screw passage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174888 | QUICK-RELEASE CAP WITH EJECTION RAMP - A quick-release cap is provided for closing the neck of a housing. The cap includes a core having a first end, a second end, and an exterior side wall between the first and second ends. The cap is configured to rotate between a cap-locked position securing the core within the neck and a cap-release position permitting removal of the core from the neck. A first groove is defined in the exterior side wall of the core and extends at least partially circumferentially around the core for receiving a first tab protruding from the neck. The first groove defines an ejection ramp for at least partially ejecting the first tab relative to the first groove when the cap moves from the cap-locked position to the cap-release position. The cap may be removed from the neck with the application of only a twisting force. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174889 | AIR CLEANER - There is provided an air cleaner that is capable of suppressing or reducing malfunctions and problems caused by mixed fuel that back flows from a carburetor, thereby prolonging filter life, reducing filter maintenance frequency, etc. The air cleaner comprises: a fuel accumulation part; and a back flow guide member that guides the mixed fuel that back flows into the air cleaner, wherein the plurality of return flow paths are provided in a radial fashion about the cleaner outlet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180753 | ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER - A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234290 | COVER MEMBER AND STICKER - A cover member includes: a cover body that is located such that a reverse surface of the cover body faces an engine; a sticker that has a sticker body and an adhesive layer, the sticker body being formed such that the sticker body covers an aesthetically-designed concave portion that is formed on a top surface of the cover body, the adhesive layer being provided on a reverse-surface side of the sticker body to adhere the sticker body to the cover body; and a communication path that communicates an interior of the aesthetically-designed concave portion with the atmosphere. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240895 | AIR CLEANER STRUCTURE - An air cleaner structure for a vehicle includes an air cleaner is mounted on a power unit. The air cleaner case is formed in a shape elongated from a side of the internal combustion engine toward a side of the rear wheel. An intake-air outlet passage connected to an upstream end of a connecting tube is formed forward in the front of the air cleaner case. A filter member is placed rearward of the intake-air outlet passage in the case. A blowby gas return passage connected to a blowby gas return pipe of the engine, and an additional air passage are juxtaposed with each other in a vertical direction and formed forward around the intake-air outlet passage in front of the air cleaner case such that the blowby gas return passage is located below the additional air passage. The resulting structure reduces a length of piping to the engine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120247420 | ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION LOAD LIMITER - An assembly includes a first component connectable to a second component by a fastener extending through respective openings in the first component and in the second component. The assembly includes a compression load limiter housed in the opening of the first component and having a passage adapted to allow the fastener to extend therethrough. The compression load limiter is adjustable due to an adjustment feature configured to cause the load limiter to translate within the opening of the first component to span a gap between the first component and the second component. The load limiter bears at least a portion of a compression load of the fastener when the fastener is inserted in the respective openings of the first and the second components to secure the first component to the second component. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120318231 | Engine Stopping And Restarting System - A system that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts the engine in response to a predetermined condition is disclosed. The system may generally include an engine and a motor for restarting the engine and driving an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped, and an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the motor. The motor may be disposed within a crank pulley housing and configured to be connected to a crankshaft. The motor may restart the engine in response to a predetermined condition. The system may include a gear reduction system for amplifying the torque provided by the motor. The motor may drive an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped. The engine may drive the auxiliary machine when the engine is operating in drive. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130025564 | OIL SEPARATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION - A two-stage oil separator for crankcase ventilation includes a housing having a lower end and an upper end. The lower end communicates with the crankcase and the upper end communicates with an exhaust system. The housing defines an internal flow channel extending generally upwards from the lower end toward the upper end. A first-stage filter element is disposed proximate the lower end and includes a first filter media of relatively coarser porosity. A second-stage filter element is disposed proximate the upper end and vertically upward of the first-stage filter element. The second-stage filter element includes a second filter media of relatively finer porosity than the first filter media. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130092120 | Two and three piece, T6 bullet timing chain cover and needle bearing idler sprocket, for dart engineering engine blocks with cam shaft .600 thousandths higher from stock location with removable upper half - The two and three piece bullet aluminum timing chain cover with removable upper half and adjustable needle bearing idler sprocket is a unique non-conventional timing chain cover and sprocket combination that utilizes a sprocket to allow a longer chain to be used for the additional height separation from crank center to cam center line. It takes up timing chain slack or excessive side play within the chain, and allows it to be mounted and assembled on Dart engineering Chevy Engine Blocks part numbers 31282465 through 31293875. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284144 | Rocker Arm Accessibility Cover Assembly - A rocker arm cover providing diagnosis and repair access to the rocker arm while the engine is running. The rocker arm is also capable of protecting a rocker arm from contacting other components of the engine, reducing contamination, and inhibiting oil and fluids from dispersing. The casing includes a multiplicity of access holes positioned along the casing, and positioned for accessing the rocker arm. A plurality of removable caps and joining mechanisms cover the access holes. Upon removal of the caps and joining mechanisms, a listening device with a diaphragm may be utilized to listen for specific rattling sounds associated with a loose rocker arm, or other valve in the cam system. After this diagnosis, a fastening device may be utilized to engage and adjust the rocker arm, rocker arm fasteners, or the intake and exhaust valves linked to the rocker arm. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140076269 | ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL COVER ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine having an engine body and an acoustic and thermal cover assembly are provided. The engine body includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe extending therefrom and the acoustic and thermal cover assembly is positioned adjacent to the engine body. The acoustic and thermal cover assembly includes a first section and a second section extending along the engine body. The assembly further includes an acoustic and thermal shield extending along the first section, a plastic shell extending along the second section, the acoustic and thermal shield and plastic shell forming a cover, and an insulating layer positioned between the cover and the engine body. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140130768 | DECORATIVE COVER PLATE APPARATUS - A decorative cover plate apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a cover box, and a decorative plate. The mounting bracket has a vertical post, two horizontal arms, each with as aperture in roughly the center of the horizontal arm, and top and bottom tabs. The horizontal centerline of the horizontal arms intersects the vertical centerline of the vertical post perpendicularly at a point on the vertical post centerline that is between the middle and the top of the vertical post. The cover box has a top attachment slot and an open back. The decorative plate has an overhanging lip and it at least as wide and as high as the cover box. The top tab of the mounting bracket fits into the top attachment slot on the cover box. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140190445 | CONTROL HOUSING MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A control housing module ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150013636 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER AND STATOR COVER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF A LOCKING DEVICE - A stator-cover unit ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150075482 | ENGINE COVER - The present invention provides an engine cover that can be manufactured easily and at a lower cost and has an attachment member that is high in quality and may not easily fall off. The engine cover has a cover body made of urethane foam, a skin layer disposed on a surface of the cover body, and an attachment member made of an elastic body and integrally molded with the cover body. The attachment member has a recess into which an attachment pin provided to project from an engine member is fitted, and a sealing portion that is provided to project at least one of the opening end surface of the recess and the side surface of the opening end part of the recess and that suppresses entry of a foamed urethane resin material that forms the cover body into the recess during integral molding. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150101561 | AIR CLEANER IN VEHICLE - An air cleaner apparatus mounted in a vehicle having an engine room encapsulation structure formed to surround an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides, and a rear side of an engine in an engine room, may include a filter provided at a side of the engine room encapsulation structure to receive air from an outside of the engine room encapsulation structure, and remove foreign matter from the air, a housing enclosing the filter and receiving the air passed through the filter, and an air intake hose connected to an end of the housing and configured for supplying the air passed through the housing to the engine as intake air. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300302 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150337784 | PUMP COVER - A pump cover for a fuel pump is located at a position lateral to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The pump cover includes a plate and a rib. The plate is fixed to a side surface of the engine. The plate extends to a position lateral to the fuel pump disposed on the cylinder head. The rib protrudes from the plate, and is located superjacent to a pump mounting surface defined on the cylinder head. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160069306 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTORCYCLE - An air cleaner mounted on a motorcycle for purifying an engine intake air includes a lower casing forming a cleaner main body, a covering for covering an upward region of the lower casing, a cleaner element disposed inside the lower casing and positioned below a mating interface between the lower casing and the covering, and a partition wall formed in the lower casing for supporting the cleaner element and forming a part of a wall of a clean chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076443 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover arranged closely to an internal combustion engine of an automobile is provided with an engine cover body disposed so as to cover the internal combustion engine, a silencing member provided to a surface of the engine cover body facing the internal combustion engine, and a resonance section provided for the engine cover body between the engine cover body and the silencing member, wherein the resonance section has a structure for adjusting a volume of the resonance section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076481 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided for an engine block having at least one sidewall defining a service opening therein. The cover assembly includes a plate defining an opening therein, a fastening element rotatably disposed in the opening, and a clamping element. The plate has a first side, and a second side. The second side is configured to seat against an outer surface of the sidewall. The fastening element has a first portion configured to be axially restricted by the plate, and a second portion axially extending from the first portion. The second portion is disposed beyond the second side. The clamping element includes a central core disposed at the second side. The central core defines a threaded receptacle configured to engage with the second portion. The clamping element also includes multiple arms that radial extend from the central core and seat against an inner surface of the sidewall. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160102630 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover for covering an engine including: a cover body configured to cover the engine from above; and at least one fixing part projecting from the cover body toward an engine side and being configured to be attached to the engine side, wherein the cover body and the fixing part are integrally formed of an urethane foam, and the fixing part has an infirm portion formed at a periphery thereof so that the fixing part is configured to be deformed toward a specific direction due to the infirm portion upon input of a load to the cover body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160123225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a thermally insulated internal combustion engine where a polyurethane foam entirely or to some extent surrounds the external surface of one or more parts of the internal combustion engine. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of a thermally insulated internal combustion engine by taking an engine part, using a mold to surround the part that is to be surrounded with foam within the internal combustion engine part, thus producing a cavity between engine part and mold, charging a polyurethane reaction mixture into the cavity, allowing the polyurethane reaction mixture to complete its reaction to give a polyurethane foam, and removing the mold. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138507 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An air intake system includes a pre-cleaner having a plurality of tubes configured to receive a flow of air, to filter particulate material from the flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to an engine of an off-road vehicle. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of an air intake flow rate of the engine, to determine a target number of open tubes for the pre-cleaner based at least in part on the air intake flow rate and a desired air flow rate for each tube of the plurality of tubes, and to output a second signal to a component of the air intake system indicative of instructions to enable the flow of air to the target number of open tubes and to block the flow of air to the remainder of tubes of the plurality of tubes. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20080236540 | Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, permitting optimal compensation of all losses of the internal combustion engine in half-engine operation. The internal combustion engine has several cylinder banks, at least a first cylinder bank being deactivatable, and, during deactivation of the first cylinder bank, the first cylinder bank losses and the losses of a second cylinder bank being taken into account during activation of the second cylinder bank, and the default value of the second cylinder bank quantity being formed in several steps. In at least one of these steps, the first cylinder bank losses and the second cylinder bank losses are taken into account for forming the default value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257300 | ENGINE CONTROL WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - A valve control method for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle that uses cylinder deactivation. The method can adjust actuation phases of the engine's valves in an all-cylinder activation mode and a cylinder deactivation mode. The engine's valves may be controlled from an idle operating domain, to a fuel-economy operating domain, and in a cylinder deactivation operating domain. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090056669 | ENGINE WITH CYLINDER DISABLING MECHANISM - An engine includes engine valves disposed on intake and exhaust sides of a combustion chambers with a valve operating device for opening and closing the engine valves and an engine valve disabling mechanism for disabling opening and closing movement of the engine valves in response to hydraulic pressure. An oil pump is disposed in a lower portion of the crankcase, for supplying hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism. A hydraulic pressure control valve controls the supply of hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism depending on a vehicle operating state. An oil passage extends to the hydraulic pressure control valve and can easily be formed without affecting mounts for functional components. A pipe for delivering working oil from the lower portion of the crankcase to the hydraulic pressure control valve is disposed on a front surface of the engine. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090090328 | Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders. A fuel metering system includes a fuel reservoir. A fuel level signal is provided which characterizes the fuel level of the fuel reservoir. When the fuel level signal drops below a threshold value, a subset of the cylinders is shut off. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090194064 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION BUSYNESS - A method of transitioning an engine to a cylinder deactivation mode may include determining a ratio of time that the engine is operating in the cylinder deactivation mode for an engine operating condition relative to a total time of engine operation in the operating condition, determining a number of transitions from a full cylinder mode to the cylinder deactivation mode during the operating condition, determining a transition modifier based on the ratio and number, and modifying a transition criterion based on the transition modifier. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154738 | APPARATUS TO DETERMINE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION STATE - An apparatus determines a cylinder deactivation state of an internal combustion engine capable of deactivating one or more cylinders among a plurality of cylinders in accordance with an instruction from a program-controlled electronic control unit (ECU). The apparatus includes detection means to output a signal corresponding to an intake air amount into the internal combustion engine. The ECU includes Fourier transformation means to perform Fourier transformation on the signal from the detection means at plural fundamental frequencies, and determines the cylinder deactivation state with spectrums obtained from the Fourier transformation means based on predetermined relationship between the spectrums of Fourier transformation at the plural fundamental frequencies and the cylinder deactivation state of the internal combustion engine. The ECU distinguishes a deactivated cylinder with a phase obtained from the Fourier transformation means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110000459 | PISTON ENGINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating an engine, including, adjusting a target load, which lies below a full load; operating at least one cylinder in a first cylinder group with a first load, which is reduced with respect to the target load; operating at least one cylinder in a second cylinder group with a second load, which is increased with respect to the target load; selecting the first and second loads such that a resulting load is the target load; and selecting the first and second loads such that at least one environmental parameter value is improved, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of a fuel consumption, a nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas, and a particle content in the exhaust gas. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120138012 | DIRECT ACTING CDA DEVICE - A direct acting CDA device may include an outer body glidingly contacting a cam and moving up and down, an hollow upper seat located in the outer body and restricted to the movement of the outer body, an oil passage formed between the outer body and the upper seat, a latching device insertion hole formed in a transverse direction in the oil passage, an hollow inner body located in the upper seat, latching devices inserted in the latching device insertion hole and selectively restricting the movement of the inner body to the movement of the outer body by selective oil supply, and a lost motion spring located in the hollow spaces of the upper seat and the inner body, supported by the inner body and providing the outer body with an elastic force so that the outer body can selectively take a lost motion. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130118443 | SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL - A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150101562 | CDA DEVICE - A CDA device includes: an outer body that moves up/down in contact with a cam and has an oil input hole at one side and latching pin chambers; an upper seat disposed inside the outer body; an inner body disposed slidably inside the outer body, has a latching pin hole, and is combined with a valve; a lost motion spring that elastically supports the outer body in a lost motion between the inner body and the outer body; latching pins that are slidably disposed in the latching pin chambers and inserted in the latching pin holes; and latching pin springs that push the latching pins into the latching pin hole, in which hydraulic pressure selectively transmitted from the oil input hole pushes the latching pins and the latching pins are separated from the latching pin holes. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150361907 | FUEL CONSUMPTION BASED CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cylinder control method includes: generating a torque request for an engine based on at least one driver input; based on the torque request, determining a target number of activated cylinders of the engine; determining possible sequences for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to achieve the target number of activated cylinders; determining predicted fuel consumption values for the possible sequences, respectively; identifying first ones of the possible sequences having predicted fuel consumption values that are less than a predetermined amount from a lowest one of the predicted fuel consumption values; selecting one of the first ones of the possible sequences; setting a selected sequence for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to the selected one of the first ones of the possible sequences; based on the selected sequence, one of activating and deactivating a next cylinder in a predetermined firing order of the cylinders. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110226213 | Fuel injection flush tool - A fuel injection flush tool adapted to be connected to a conventional fuel injection flush canister in which a supply of combustible liquid fuel injection cleaner is stored. Liquid cleaner is delivered from the flush canister to a gasoline or diesel-driven engine being serviced by which to burn off carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and related parts during a tune-up or service. During one embodiment, air is applied to the flush canister so that the liquid cleaner is delivered from the canister at a pressure which corresponds to the operating pressure of the engine running at idle. In this case, the fuel injectors can advantageously be cleaned (i.e., decarbonized) in a relatively short time and at reduced cost without having to turn off the engine, disable the fuel pump, or remove seats, fuses, relays, etc. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20150369122 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device, wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device, a relative humidity of greater than 0%; cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that water precipitate is formed; introducing the substance and the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber; and discharging residues from the combustion chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186655 | ON-LINE CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARBON DEPOSIT IN ENGINE INTAKE VALVE AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The present invention discloses an on-line cleaning system and control method for carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber comprising a cleaning agent tank, a cleaning agent inlet line and a control circuit, the control circuit comprises a cleaning work procedure, and is provided with a cleaning start-up circuit, the cleaning agent tank is disposed on a frame within the automobile engine hood, one end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to the cleaning agent tank, the other end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to an engine vacuum pipeline which is a vacuum pipeline in communication with the automobile engine intake valve, a control signal at the automobile engine operating state is connected with the start-up circuit in the control circuit. The on-line cleaning of the carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber is achieved without changing the existing automobile basic design, and the control method is simple and practical. A closed-loop automatic control of the cleaning agent inflow amount and the vacuum pressure is achieved; the cleaning process is safe and reliable, and the environmental performance of the engine emission is improved. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110114055 | Method for operating a combustion engine - A combustion engine ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110271928 | DETERMINATION OF AN OVERSPEED-SHUTDOWN EVENT IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20090133662 | Method for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine having a plurality of cylinder banks - A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder banks, of which at least one first cylinder bank is able to be deactivated. At least one cylinder of the first cylinder bank is intermittently activated again during the deactivation of the first cylinder bank. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100031918 | NON-CONTACT IGNITION CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A no-contact ignition control device includes a stop switch which maintains a second switching element at the OFF state so that an induced voltage of a trigger coil triggers a first switching element and shortcircuit a generation coil. A surge absorption element is connected in parallel to the stop switch. This configuration prevents intrusion of a surge current into the ignition control circuit caused by static electricity accumulated on the surface of casing covering electronic parts of the ignition control circuit and surely avoid dielectric breakdown of the electronic parts or malfunction of the circuit by the surge current. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110088651 | PORTABLE WORKING MACHINE - A portable working machine includes a gaseous-fueled engine, a working unit driven by the engine, a control unit for controlling the engine and the working unit, and an acceleration sensor capable of detecting accelerations in two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions relative to a vertical line, which is induced in the portable working machine. The control unit is configured to determine a tip angle of the portable working machine based on the horizontal accelerations detected by the acceleration sensor and issue a stop instruction to the engine when it determines that the tip angle exceeds a preset reference angle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110162615 | Method For Generating And Applying A Cleaning Voltage Pulse To A Stop Connection, and an Associated Digitally Controlled Magnetic Ignition Circuit - A method for generating and applying at least one voltage pulse, which provides a cleaning effect for a stop switch, to a stop connection assigned to the stop switch, which stop connection is provided on a digitally controlled magnetic ignition circuit of an electrical device, wherein the magnetic ignition circuit generates a voltage wave series from half waves, the amplitude of which decreases over time, and/or at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range, wherein if a voltage wave series is generated, at least one later half wave in the voltage wave series, which half wave follows the first half wave temporally and therefore has a lower amplitude, is applied as a voltage pulse to the stop connection, and/or in that if at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range of 12 V to 50 V is generated, the one or more voltage pulses are applied to the stop connection and thereby exert a cleaning effect on the stop switch. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20130276743 | SEPARATOR WALL FOR A CRANKCASE - A crankcase for an internal combustion engine, having a suction arrangement which is assigned to the crankcase and is configured for ventilating the crankcase of blow-by gas, in particular a gas/oil mixture, to produce a limited vacuum in the crankcase is disclosed. The crankcase has at least one dividing wall which is configured to feed blow-by gas and to separate oil. A ventilating housing part and a carrier housing part which is arranged above the ventilating housing part in included in the crankcase. The dividing wall is formed between the ventilating housing part and the carrier housing part and a suction arrangement is formed in the form of a suction jet pump which is configured for extracting oil from the dividing wall. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20090101101 | Load control device for engine of work vehicle - A device for use in a work vehicle such as a wheel loader, capable of reliably preventing engine stall due to rapid application of high hydraulic load, without causing problems such as deterioration in fuel efficiency or vehicle performance and waste of energy. When the operator rapidly operates the loader operating lever to the raising direction while operating the steering handle, the hydraulic load in the steering hydraulic pump and the loader hydraulic pump is increased rapidly. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a high hydraulic load line. Therefore, the engine tries to raise the torque to match the same with the high hydraulic load. However, the increase of the engine torque cannot keep up with the rapid increase of the hydraulic load (time delay occurs), resulting in that the actual speed of the engine becomes a threshold value or lower. When determining that an engine speed detected by the engine speed detecting sensor has been decreased to the threshold value or lower, the controller implements a control to reduce the absorption torque of the variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a low hydraulic load line. The change of the hydraulic load from the high hydraulic load to the low hydraulic load gives a margin to the current torque of the engine with respect to the low hydraulic load. Consequently, the actual speed of the engine is increased to return onto the regulation line, exceeding the threshold value. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101102 | Compact Output Speed Reduction System - An appliance set comprising an appliance for receiving a rotational drive at an input shaft; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and an oil pump having at least one gear driven from the crankshaft; and a coupling that mechanically couples the input shaft to the said gear whereby the appliance can be driven from the gear of the oil pump. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090120405 | System with a Compressor and with a Consumer in a Motor Vehicle - A system has a compressor and a consumer which are coupled to a drivetrain and extract energy through the drivetrain. The consumer is suitable for varying an absorption of power, which is made available to it by the drivetrain, as a function of a power which is required for compressor operation and which is supplied from the drivetrain to the compressor. A pump has at least one pump chamber which generates a pumping power during pumping operation. The pump additionally has at least one pump chamber which generates no pumping power or a reduced pumping power during pumping operation. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126677 | Device comprising a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier - A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20140196683 | COMPRESSOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE-RELIEF GROOVE - A compressor is disclosed. In one aspect, the compressor includes a pressure chamber which is delimited by at least two housing parts, the housing parts including sealing surfaces that are connected by a connection device which applies a contact pressing force between the sealing surfaces. At least one groove extending in a circumferential direction is arranged on at least one sealing surface. At least one relief opening is arranged on at least one of the housing parts. The relief opening connects the groove to the surroundings of the compressor and emanates from the groove. The groove is arranged such that when a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded in the pressure chamber, a pressure-building medium can gather in the groove and at least partially escape through the relief opening. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20080230033 | Throttle lever breakaway mechanism - A throttle lever for use with vehicles such as ATVs with a throttle housing including a vehicle throttle control mechanism. The lever engages the control mechanism by a shaft engaging the control mechanism. A throttle lever arm rotates the shaft to control the throttle control. A failure point on the lever is placed external of the housing, whereby impact on the throttle lever arm causes failure at the failure point, leaving a portion of the throttle lever arm for continued. The preferred failure is a groove on the lever arm facing toward the direction of travel of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100108020 | Connector apparatus and system for explosion proof engine - Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199945 | Internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device, at least one safety device is provided for preventing an unscheduled switching of a valve train switching unit. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251989 | Stuck Throttle Ignition Interrupting Device - A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising a multifunction accelerator pedal adapted to engage an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status, such that the pedal communicates an undesirable throttle status to the interruption means. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20130213344 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A safety and input/output (I/O) module of an engine controller for an engine set of a marine vessel can be physically distinct from an engine control unit (ECU). The safety and I/O module can include hardware in addition to software, firmware, or a combination thereof. The safety and I/O module can be a single logic controller having safety functionality and I/O functionality. The safety functionality can be for dynamic engine protection during operation of the engine set of the marine vessel. The I/O functionality can be for sending signals to components external to the engine controller and for receiving signals from components external to the engine controller. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150122214 | MARINE PROPULSION UNIT AND A VALVE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20090126680 | GAS-ENGINE-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINE - In a gas-engine-mounted working machine, a gas engine is mounted on a machine body and supplied with fuel gas from a cassette gas canister, a handle column extends rearwardly and upwardly from the machine body, and the cassette gas canister is detachably attached to the handle column. Operating handle is collapsably attached to the handle column. Collapsing-movement-preventing member is provided on the operating handle for preventing collapsing movement of the operating handle, utilizing presence of the cassette gas canister attached to the handle column, so that the collapsing movement of the operating handle is prevented as long as the cassette gas canister is attached to the handle column. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018494 | SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit for measuring a measurement variable in a medium, in particular in an aggressive liquid or gaseous medium, comprises a sensor that is arranged in a sensor capsule and has a sensor region that is arranged on a base body. In order to detect the measurement variable in the sensor region, a measurement opening is provided in the sensor capsule. On a side facing the measurement opening, the sensor region has a measurement surface that is provided with measurement electronics. An electrical supply line is provided on the sensor for the purpose of transmitting a sensor signal that is generated by the measurement electronics. A plated-through hole is provided in the base body. The plated-through hole is used to connect the measurement electronics to the electrical supply line via signals through the base body, on a base side of the sensor that faces away from the measurement opening. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100095925 | Fuel Tank System and Related Method of Assembly - A fuel tank system, engine employing such a system, and related method of assembly are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the fuel tank system includes a fuel tank, a mounting bracket, and at least three fastening devices. The tank includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity, and first and second channels extending between first and second opposed outer surfaces of the wall through the cavity. The bracket has first and second protrusions, where the first and second protrusions respectively extend into the first and second channels, respectively. First and second ones of the fastening devices are respectively fastened to the first and second protrusions, respectively, so as to prevent movement of the protrusions out of the channels, thereby securing the bracket to the tank. A third of the fastening devices allows the bracket to be secured to another engine component. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100132657 | Fuel Supply Device, Particularly for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel supply device ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100192903 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE BURNING INSIDE A FREE COMBUSTION COMPARTMENT - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to an energy heat converter, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the energy converter, the thermal efficiency of the energy converter increases, the fuel consumption of the energy converter is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the energy converter is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of an energy converter and a method for reducing air pollution created by an energy converter, the method comprising passing air through a metal element and using the air for combustion in the energy converter. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100319651 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND PLAUSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS - To provide a temperature sensor plausibility diagnosis unit and plausibility diagnosis method that can accurately perform plausibility diagnosis of a temperature sensor in a desired timing and an exhaust purification apparatus equipped with the plausibility diagnosis unit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326397 | ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electrical adjusting arrangement for an internal combustion engine includes an electric drive motor disposed in a housing body. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing with a drive side closed by a plastic front plate. A mounting flange is disposed on a drive side of the electric drive motor, the mounting flange being integral with the motor housing. The plastic front plate extends at least partially radially beyond the motor housing and is configured to seat via a clamping fit in a corresponding recess of the housing body so as to radially fix the electric drive motor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120024257 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle with a spark plug unit disposed on a front side of a cylinder head wherein approaching the spark plug unit from the front side between a front wheel and the spark plug unit as well as a high-tension cord can be prevented, without increasing the front-rear length of the vehicle. The motorcycle includes an engine with a tubular section containing a spark plug that projects roughly in a forward direction from a front surface of a cylinder head. A spark plug cap which is connected to the spark plug in the inside of the tubular section with the high-tension cord connected to a side portion thereof is fitted to the tubular section. A portion of the tubular section which projects from the cylinder head is formed with a cutout for containing the high-tension cord and for directing the cord toward a lateral side of the tubular section. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042848 | FUEL STABALIZER METERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method discharge fuel stabilizer to a carburetor bowl of an engine during or after completion of engine shutdown. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073540 | Extraction tube for emission measurement systems - An extraction tube ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125285 | LATENT HEAT STORAGE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A latent heat storage for an internal combustion engine is described having a crystallizable storage medium for storing heat while utilizing the enthalpy of a melting procedure. The storage medium has a state of supercooled molten mass at ambient temperature. Furthermore, the latent heat storage includes a crystallization nucleus provider for providing a crystallization nucleus in the storage medium, in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in the state of supercooled molten mass. Additionally, an internal combustion engine is provided having such a latent heat storage and a method for temperature control of an internal combustion engine. In a first step of the method, a crystallized storage medium is melted in order to store heat while utilizing the enthalpy of the melting procedure. The storage medium then cools down at most to the ambient temperature and forms a supercooled molten mass in the process. A crystallization nucleus in the storage medium is provided in order to trigger a crystallization of the storage medium to release stored heat in a defined way. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167857 | ACCESSORY DRIVE CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120272934 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Fuels - Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120318232 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH VALVE-STOP-MECHANISM-EQUIPPED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To provide a vehicle provided with a valve-stop-mechanism-equipped internal combustion engine capable of ensuring a negative pressure in a brake booster while preventing with reliability fresh air from flowing into a catalyst during a valve stop control. An internal combustion engine provided with a valve stop mechanism capable of changing the operational state of an intake valve between a valve operating state and a valve closed/stopped state is provided. A brake booster is provided capable of assisting operation of a brake pedal of the vehicle. Exhaust side negative pressure passages are provided as communication passages that are configured to be in communication with each branch pipe section of an exhaust manifold in a period in which a negative pressure is generated in the case where the intake valve is in the valve closed/stopped state while an exhaust valve is allowed to open and close. The remaining end of the second exhaust side negative pressure passage is connected to the brake booster. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130055982 | BEARING BLOCK - A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068192 | FUEL EXHAUST PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ENGINE - A fuel exhaust prevention structure of an engine may include a fuel pipe mounted on the engine and provided outside the engine, and a connector having one end that may be inserted onto an end of the fuel pipe and the other end that may be provided with a shutoff valve to be selectively opened and closed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130118444 | CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a crankshaft support structure of an internal combustion engine, an oil pump can be miniaturized with miniaturizing the internal combustion engine by using a slide bearing. In the support structure for the crankshaft supported by right-left split crankcases | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125856 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an accessory mounting structure for an internal combustion engine, an accessory unit block detachably supporting an engine accessory is attached to the side of the body of the engine. The accessory unit block has an upper portion of a flat shape, and a lower portion extending away from the engine body to terminate in a water pump housing. An upper fixing boss is formed on an upper part of the upper portion, while a lower fixing boss is formed on an end, remote from the engine body, of an upper-side edge of the water pump housing. The engine accessory is fixedly mounted on the unit block by attaching fixing brackets to the upper and lower fixing bosses. The engine accessory is thus compactly accommodated. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130174804 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY AND FUEL TANK OF GASOLINE-ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - There is provided a mounting structure for a battery and a fuel tank of a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. The mounting structure allows the battery to be disposed on one side of a propeller shaft, and the fuel tank to be disposed on the other side of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft is disposed in the center of the vehicle and below the bearing surface of the rear seat, under the floor of the vehicle body so as to substantially extend in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206098 | Engine Maintenance Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for maintaining engines including a support cradle and neck support for bearing the load of multiple exhaust system components simultaneously during removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment to the engine. The neck support includes one or more separators and cutouts to support exhaust manifold necks and limit lateral movement of the exhaust manifolds during removal and maintenance. The apparatus includes structural supports designed for allowing maneuverability into an engine for proper placement. A method of using the apparatus for removal, maintenance, and/or reattachment of exhaust manifolds to an engine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213345 | PIPE FOR MOTOR FLUID RETURN AND ENTRY TO THE CRANKCASE - A terminal of a pipe of the kind used for the evacuation of a motor fluid used to lubricate and/or cool the auxiliary systems of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbocharger. The purpose of the invention is to obtain an easily manufactured and assembled return pipe terminal with which it is possible to carry out the return of fluids at the outlet of the car's engine block auxiliary devices (turbochargers, displacement compressors, etc.) in a more secure and watertight fashion. The pipe terminal includes improved means for the axial positioning thereof in the engine cylinder block or crankcase, which mainly comprises an abutment, a transition portion, and a coupling portion that connects the two parts. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130233272 | METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A GLOW PLUG - A method for controlling the surface temperature of any glow plug in an internal combustion engine. A glow plug control device carries out an initialization at the installed and connected glow plug to adapt the temperature model to the behaviour of the connected glow plug before the engine is started. Upon initialization, the glow plug is acted on by at least two different voltages and the resistances of the glow plug with these voltages are measured. A resistance gradient is calculated therefrom and the temperature model is adapted to the behaviour of the connected glow plug. During the control process during operation of the engine, the momentary surface temperature of the glow plug is estimated by a model temperature, which is established using the temperature model. The effective voltage acting on the glow plug is changed in accordance with the deviation of the model temperature from a target temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130269651 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve compactness and sufficient durability without increasing the number of parts. To be specific, an anti-vibration member | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276744 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130306024 | DUCT - The invention relates to a duct for a vehicle, comprising: an elongate passageway defined by at least one wall, the passageway having first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis of the passageway; a non-annular inlet at the first end of the passageway for receiving a first fluid flow from the boundary layer of the vehicle when in use; and, an annular outlet at the second end of the passageway having an radially inner circumferential wall and a radially outer circumferential wall, the annular outlet being in fluid communication with a propulsive unit when in use, wherein the radially inner and outer circumferential walls extend continuously to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140020650 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING STAMPING AND MICRO-PERFORATION - A method includes the steps of providing a first panel of aluminium material; providing a second panel of steel material; stamping a plurality of first pimple-like bulges in the first panel; stamping a plurality of second pimple-like bulges in the second panel, wherein the arrangement of the second pimple-like bulges is congruent with the arrangement of the first pimple-like bulges; bringing together the sides of the first and second panels that are furnished with the bulges, so that the domes of each set of pimple-like bulges lie opposite each other; and clipping the first and second panels together to form a composite by ensuring that at least one tongue is broken out of each of the pimple-like bulges on the second panel and pressed into the corresponding pimple-like bulges in the first panel. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026843 | Magnetic Bearing For Use In Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - An internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of reciprocating pistons within an engine block, each piston having linear movement convertable to rotating movement via a connecting rod connecting each piston to a crankshaft; the crankshaft rotatable about a linear axis, the crankshaft having a plurality of main journals, each main journal rotatable on a main bearing which supports the crankshaft within the engine block; and wherein at least one of the main bearings comprises a fluid film bearing and a magnetic bearing. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140026844 | OIL FILTER LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An oil filter layout structure for an internal combustion engine for a motorcycle. An exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port extends rearwardly beneath the internal combustion engine along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle. An oil pan is disposed below the internal combustion engine, the oil pan having one of left and right side walls spaced along a transverse direction of the motorcycle. The one side wall is inclined downwardly toward a center of the motorcycle. The exhaust pipe is disposed closely to the side wall. An oil filter is mounted on the internal combustion engine and disposed below the internal combustion engine in overlapping relation to the oil pan as viewed in side elevation, near the other of the left and right side walls of the oil pan. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311442 | SELF CLEANING DUST BOX ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CONTROLLED TUBE ASSEMBLIES, SUCH AS FORMING A PORTION OF A FRESH AIR REPLACEMENT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A filter box assembly for integrating into a bi-directional vent and air intake line associated with a vehicle fuel tank. The assembly includes an outer shell having an open inserting end and an opposite closed end. An inner communicable component is engageable within the open inserting end of the outer shell and collectively defines a plurality of continuous and reverse flow passageways extending between a plurality of inlet apertures defined upon a base surface of the inner component and a conduit attachment nipple extending from the inner component. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150027402 | THRUST PLATE - A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083069 | CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A system is disclosed for a chain drive assembly. The system includes a first driving sprocket coupled with a crankshaft of the motor; and a second driving sprocket coupled with the crankshaft and positioned adjacent the first driving sprocket. The system also includes a first driven sprocket coupled with a first peripheral device, and a second driven sprocket coupled with a second peripheral device. In one embodiment, the system includes a first chain mechanically coupling the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprocket, and a second chain mechanically coupling the second driving sprocket with the second driven sprocket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160186653 | RIGID PRESS-FIT CAP FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A rigid cap is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular, for the engine of a motor vehicle. The rigid cap has a first layer made of a metal material and at least a second layer comprising polyamide 11. Preferably, the second layer is made entirely of polyamide 11 and, even more preferably, entirely covers the first layer. The cap may be a press-fit cap or a threaded cap. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20100192900 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A communicating passage for discharging oil and recovering the oil in an oil pan in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine wherein the communicating passage enables internal spaces of a plurality of crank chambers corresponding to a plurality of cylinders to communicate is provided to a crankcase. An opening of a drain for discharging oil inside the communicating passage is provided. In addition, the drain for discharging the oil via the opening is provided. The drain is formed to discharge the oil on the side of the oil pan provided to the crankcase. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130220268 | HIGH-LOAD THRUST BEARING - A thrust bearing for use in an engine is disclosed. The thrust bearing may have a ring member with a generally planar front face and a generally planar back face. The thrust bearing may also have a plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels formed in the front face, and a plurality of recesses formed within the back face. Each of the plurality of recesses may be located in general annular alignment with an associated one of the plurality of radially-oriented wedge-shaped channels. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140251257 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement for a camshaft may include a bearing ring arranged between two functional elements. The bearing ring may be supported with respect to the functional elements via axial front sides. At least one of the axial front sides of the bearing ring and a side of the respective functional elements in sliding contact with the axial front side may have a polymer coating. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314357 | Air cleaner unit for internal combustion engine - An air cleaner unit includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing for filtering air to be introduced into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The casing includes a first case member and a second case member that are coupled to each other such that the filter element is housed in an element housing portion of the casing. The first case member has a hinge receiving portion, and the second case member has a hinge inserting portion. The hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are disposed under the element housing portion. The hinge receiving portion includes an engagement opening in which the hinge inserting portion is received such that the hinge receiving portion and the hinge inserting portion are connected in a hinge manner. The hinge receiving portion further includes a hinge receiving surface that extends from a vicinity of the engagement opening. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031983 | Air Filter for an Air Intake System of a Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine - An air filter for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part. A filter element is arranged between the housing parts. An untreated air side of the air filter is formed in the first housing part and a clean air side of the air filter is formed in the second housing part. The first housing part has a housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing and the second housing part has a housing opening for discharging clean air out of the housing. Further, the housing has a third housing opening for conducting untreated air into the housing, with the housing holding a switchable flap arrangement for opening and closing the third housing opening. The flap arrangement can be activated as a function of operating states of the internal combustion engine. This allows variable, in particular large air masses to be passed through an air filter on account of the further housing opening. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090056668 | Acoustic Side Cover for an Engine - An apparatus for reducing engine noise includes a side cover configured to operatively connect to a side of an engine block. The side cover has a first layer configured to be adjacent to an outer surface of the side of the engine block. The first layer is made of a first acoustic-absorbing material. The side cover also has a second layer configured to be adjacent to the first layer opposite the engine block. The second layer is a second substantially rigid material establishing an acoustic barrier and is configured to operatively support at least one engine component such as an electrical or fluid line, such as by an integrally formed fastener or channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084344 | AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - An air filter system is provided for a vehicle. The air filter system includes, but is not limited to a raw air duct, a filter housing with an air filter element, and a filtered air duct to an internal combustion engine. The raw air duct and the filtered air duct are connected to a corresponding raw air inlet or a filtered air outlet of the filter housing. The air filter system with filter housing and raw air duct is disposed as a structural unit partly in the engine compartment and partly in an air intake region separate from the engine compartment. An adapter of the air filter system supported on the bodywork of the vehicle is disposed in a transition zone from the engine compartment to the air intake region. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095249 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126678 | Air Cleaner - An air cleaner case of an air cleaner used in an engine provides a lower casing holding a cleaner element thereon, and a cover accommodating the cleaner element therein. The lower casing includes a base on which the cleaner element is mounted, an exhaust duct extending downward from the base so that air purified by the cleaner element is conveyed to the intake side of the engine, an inlet duct extending downward from the base along the exhaust duct, and an inlet cylinder extending upward into the accommodating chamber from the base so as to be continuous with the inlet duct. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126679 | AIR FILTER DUCT COVER - Disclosed is a way to increase the air circulation in buildings with furnaces, air conditioners, etc. with ducts that have openings on filter holders for filters. The present invention would stop the air from being drawn in around the filter opening causing more air being drawn from the return vents to increase circulation. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133663 | Air cleaner unit for vehicle and fan shroud having the same - An air cleaner unit for a vehicle includes an air cleaner element and an air cleaner housing to be arranged generally above ring portions of a fan shroud. The air cleaner element is disposed in the air cleaner housing such that a predetermined space is provided between a lower surface of the air cleaner element and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the air cleaner housing. The bottom wall of the air cleaner housing includes at least two arcuate portions to correspond to the ring portions of the fan shroud and a projecting portion between the arcuate portions. The projecting portion projects downwardly and is configured to increase the volume of the predetermined space. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159039 | Air cleaner and engine including the same - A tubular channel is disposed in a path of air that flows from an inlet to a dirty side. The cross sectional area of the tubular channel is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet. A dust outlet is disposed in a wall in a path of the air that flows out of the exit of the tubular channels to the dirty side. The dust outlet extends through the wall of the air cleaner from the inside to the outside. As the air blasts out of the dust outlet, dust in the air cleaner is discharged to the outside. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183709 | Engine air cleaner and device for mounting air cleaner on engine - In an engine air cleaner, a suction opening ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090266333 | AIR-DAMPED ENGINE MOUNT - An air-damped engine mount has a filter module installed in a damping chamber formed by coupling between a main rubber and a main pipe. The air-damped engine mount may include a bolt, a main rubber into which the bolt is fitted and coupled, a hollow main pipe coupled with the main rubber and supporting the main rubber, a cover plate coupled with the main pipe to form a damping chamber between the cover plate and the main rubber, and a filter module coupled with the cover plate and configured to permit air to communicate through the filter module against flow resistance with the damping chamber and the outside, wherein the flow resistance against the air passing through the filter module regulates air pressure inside the damping chamber to reduce vibration in the main rubber. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272361 | Hydrocarbon Adsorption Filter for Air Intake System Evaporative Emission Control - The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated to any surface area of an air intake system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can escape to the atmosphere, through said air intake system. In another embodiment, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents can be incorporated in the air filter of an air intake system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090308346 | ENGINE COOLING FLOW DEBRIS CLEANER AND AIR-PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A work vehicle operating in a highly contaminated environment has a radiator with a rotary screen debris removal device upstream of the radiator. The debris thus removed passes through a fan for disposal away from the work machine. The engine is an air breathing fuel consuming engine and has a pre-cleaner for removing larger particles of air delivered to the engine for combustion. A conduit extends from the intake air pre-cleaner to a venturi device adjacent to and upstream of the fan for continuously and effectively removing particles from the engine air pre-cleaner. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314249 | Air cleaner for internal combustion engine - Air filtered through a filter element in a case is supplied via an air outlet port to a carburetor. Bottom plate of the case includes a support frame section bulging inwardly of the case. The support frame section includes a peripheral wall surrounding the periphery of the outlet port, a plurality of posts extending upward from the peripheral wall, and a canopy portion of a plate shape provided on the upper ends of the posts. Interior of the case and the outlet port are in communication with each other via a space between the posts, and the canopy portion covers the whole opening area of the outlet port. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012076 | ENGINE COMBUSTION BOOSTER - An engine combustion booster comprises a body, an air filter device, two elongate adjusting screws, and two vacuum valve units and a joint. The joint is assembled to the chamber of the body; an upper end of the joint has a cover plate. A lower side of the cover plate has a threaded portion for threading the female thread of the chamber. The cover plate is extended with a tube. The channel penetrates through the tube and the cover plate. Two ends of the channel are wider than a middle portion of the channel; and a bottom of the cover plate has an annular recess for receiving a washer. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024762 | SLUDGE ADHESION INHIBITING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sludge adhesion inhibiting structure for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention is characterized in that a sludge inhibiting layer inhibiting generation or adhesion of sludge is formed on a surface of an area inside the internal combustion engine into which oil as a liquid does not always spread and which is contacted by oil mist as a gas. Preferably, the sludge inhibiting layer is made up of a solid alkali substance. Furthermore, the sludge inhibiting layer is provided in a head cover and formed on an inner surface of an oil separator chamber separating the oil from a blow-by gas. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100037850 | OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a casing having a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber that are separated from one another. A valve connects the first and second chambers with one another in an open position of the valve. The valve is switched temperature dependent, wherein the valve is closed at a temperature below a switching temperature. An outlet opening communicates with the first oil chamber. The first oil chamber has a first oil volume and the second oil chamber has a second oil volume, wherein the first oil volume is smaller than the second oil volume. The outlet opening is positioned in an exterior wall of the first oil chamber and provides a connecting opening for connecting an oil cooler to be connected to an exterior wall of the casing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050980 | AIR CLEANER UNIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner unit for an internal combustion engine includes a casing and a filter element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a first case member having a first opening and a first sealing surface on a periphery of the first opening and a second case member having a second opening and a second sealing surface on a periphery of the second opening. The first case member and the second case member are coupled such that the first and second openings are opposed in a substantially horizontal direction of a vehicle. The filter element has a peripheral portion that is interposed between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. The first case member includes a side wall and a projection that projects from an inner surface of the side wall. The filter element is held in a substantially vertical position in the casing through the projection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077985 | Work Apparatus With Internal Combustion Engine - A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089360 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an air supply assembly for providing air to a combustion engine, the air supply assembly comprising an air inlet opening; an air outlet opening; and a metal element positioned in an air flow path between the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, wherein, when air which flowed through the metal element is used for combustion in the combustion engine, the fuel consumption of the combustion engine is reduced and/or the air pollution created by the combustion engine is reduced. The present invention also provides a method for reducing fuel consumption of a combustion engine and a method for reducing air pollution created by a combustion engine, the method comprising passing air through a metal element; and using the air for combustion in the combustion engine | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILTERING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR THROUGH USE OF A VEHICLE - An air filtering device and method for a vehicle includes an air intake port for securement on a vehicle such that a motion of the vehicle urges environmental air through an intake port; a filter in fluid communication with the air intake port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the air filter. The device and method are configured to receive an air flow created by a motion of the vehicle, filter that air flow and remove gaseous and/or particulates from that air flow and thereafter return the filtered air to the environment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101528 | ACOUSTIC BUMPERS WITH ENGINE FRONT COVER HIDDEN MOUNTING - The present invention provides novel acoustic bumpers that can dampen vibrations and control noise transmission from an engine front cover, or other component. In one embodiment, the front cover carries a water pump and internal water distribution passages and covers an overhead camshaft drive mechanism and an oil pump mounted on the engine block. Noise control of unsupported cover central portions is provided by acoustic bumpers carried on inside cover bosses and engaging surfaces in accessible locations on the engine block front face or on associated components. The acoustic bumpers may be doughnut shaped annular rings having identical coaxial locating recesses on opposite sides for error-free installation. A central web between the recesses includes an axially located retainer hole. Each bumper may be mounted on a pillar on the inside cover face that includes a fastener receiving blind hole centrally located on a raised circular boss. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100132656 | Intake system for sucking in combustion air and manually guided piece of equipment - In order to provide an intake system ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147257 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine, an engine cover forming an engine compartment for holding the internal combustion engine therein, and a top cover covering the engine cover from above and provided with a carrying grip. An intermediate member is placed in a space between the engine cover and the top cover. First connecting parts for connecting the engine cover and the intermediate member are arranged in a space between the engine cover and the intermediate member, and second connecting parts for connecting the top cover and the intermediate cover are arranged in a space between the top cover and the intermediate cover. The connecting parts arranged in the spaces between the engine cover and the top cover ensure rigid connection, the degree of freedom of arranging the connecting parts is increased, and the engine cover can be manufactured at low cost. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154736 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air cleaner device that has a reduced size achieved by curving an air introduction path, that has a cleaner element with extended service life, and in which air flows uniformly in a clean chamber. The air introduction path ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154737 | Vehicle air cleaner mounting structure - A vehicle air cleaner mounting structure is disposed in a space between a shelf portion of a fender apron and a hood. The mounting structure has support portions at at least three points. A protruding portion of the air cleaner protrudes farther inward in a vehicle width direction than a vertical wall of the fender apron. The support portions are disposed outside the protruding portion in the vehicle width direction, the first support portion and the second support portion positioned inside in the vehicle width direction out of the support portions are disposed on a phantom axis line extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view. The air cleaner is supported to be able to turn about the phantom axis line, and the third support portion is disposed outside the phantom axis line in the vehicle width direction. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192901 | Air filter unit - An air filter unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192902 | COVER MEMBER TO ENGINES - Provided is a cover member ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300398 | SELECTABLE DECORATIVE COVER SYSTEM - A cover assembly is comprised of a first cover and a second cover configured for juxtaposed attachment to the first cover. The second cover can be an assembly of two pieces or more wherein at least one of the pieces is attached to the first cover in a manner so that it can rotate in relation to the first cover. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326395 | Cover with Integrated Braces - A composite material intake manifold cover includes braces integral to the outside surface of the cover to stiffen the cover and reduce noise and vibration associated with the cover. The cover has a flange around the periphery with a raised weld bead, the weld bead provided for welding the cover to a mating piece. The flange extends outwardly from the cover for a first distance over most of the periphery and a second distance to support the braces over the remainder of the periphery. The braces extend upwardly from the upper surface of the flange at the sections of the flange extending out the second distance and may be placed between adjacent intake runner ports. By providing portions of the flange extending out a greater distance, a more substantial brace can be supported, thereby improving the noise and vibration characteristics relative to conventional stiffening ribs. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326396 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING GASEOUS FLUIDS - A filter device for filtering gaseous fluids has a spiral-shaped wound filter path having parallel flow channels for the fluid. The flow channels end in a wound state at an axial face of the filter element at axially different positions. At the second, opposite axial face, the filter element has a geometry deviating from that of the first face | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000458 | Filter device, especially air filter for an internal combustion engine - The invention relates to a filter device ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005490 | CYLINDER HEAD COVER - A cylinder head cover having a bearing device that includes at least two bearing blocks for supporting a camshaft, and one connecting element. The bearing blocks are axially penetrated in a first through-opening by the camshaft and are fixed in an aligned position with respect to one another by the connecting element. The bearing blocks, the connecting element and the camshaft form a prefabricated assembly. The cylinder head cover is connected via at least one additional connecting element with the bearing device, whereby a unit consisting of the cylinder head cover and the bearing device are mounted on the cylinder head. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110023813 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS - A motor-vehicle air cleaner comprises the filter assembly, an air-cleaner housing configured to fittably and removably accommodate the filter assembly and to enclose the main filter and the auxiliary filter separately when the filter assembly is accommodated in the air-cleaner housing. The motor-vehicle air cleaner further comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict air flow to the auxiliary filter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110048368 | RAINCAP PRECLEANER, MOTOR VECHILE HAVING A RAINCAP PRECLEANER, AND METHOD FOR PRECLEANING AIR - A raincap precleaner is provided according to the present invention. The raincap precleaner includes a sleeve, a cover, and a precleaner assembly. The sleeve is constructed for mounting on an air intake stack and has an air intake flow region for delivering intake air to the air intake stack. The cover includes a top portion having an annular circumference and a depending flange portion extending from the annular circumference of the top portion. The cover is arranged relative to the sleeve to provide a precleaner area and a precleaned air chamber. The precleaner assembly is provided extending around a periphery of the sleeve and in the precleaner area so that environmental air flows through the precleaner assembly and into the precleaned air chamber, and from the precleaned air chamber into the air intake flow region. The precleaner assembly comprises a plurality of inertial separators. A method for precleaning air and a motor vehicle are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073066 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes: an engine body including: a crankcase for rotatably supporting a crankshaft; and a crankcase cover fastened to the crankcase by a plurality of bolts so as to cover one side of the crankcase; and a stay supporting an oil level gauge guide, the stay being mounted on the engine body, the stay having an opening receiving and supporting a tube or wire. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083635 | AIR CLEANER SCAVENGE KIT - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083636 | ENGINE WITH AN IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF THE CARBURETTOR UNIT - In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e. simple assembly and disassembly, it is proposed that the holding device with the at least one elastic element is provided between the carburettor unit and the cylinder and that the holding device is arranged above the inlet pipe in the direction towards the head end of the cylinder in such a manner that a suspended arrangement of the carburettor unit on the cylinder is formed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088652 | Ram induction system - The method of separating contaminants from a stream of incoming contaminated air to an engine is disclosed wherein the incoming contaminated air stream is separated into a relatively clean air stream and a relatively dirty air stream with the relatively clean air stream being directed to the inlet of the engine and with the relatively dirty air stream being directed to one or more purge exits and out of the system, thereby causing the purged air stream to carry at least some of the original contaminants from the incoming air stream. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100320 | ENGINE DUST AND DIRT SHIELD OR COVER - An engine cover system provides temporary reusable covers for engine blocks to protect against entry of foreign material into the engine when the head and manifolds are removed during repair, rebuild or transport both with used and new engine blocks. Manifold and head cover portions may be separately installed or installed in combination with clip members to attach the head and manifold cover portions to one another. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110114056 | ENGINE WITH VIBRATION SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE - There is provided, in one aspect of the present description, an engine. In one example, the engine comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head, a sheet metal gasket interposed between the block and the head, a first projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the block, and a second projection projecting outwardly and laterally from a side portion of the head, the first projection and the second projection facing each other along a coupling surface between the block and the head. The engine further comprises an extension extending from a main body of the sheet metal gasket and located between the first projection and the second projection, and a resilient portion which is provided in the extension, formed resiliently in a direction perpendicular to the coupling surface, and compressed between the first projection and the second projection when the head is fastened on the block. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146616 | Noise Abatement Engine Cover - An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155094 | VALVE COVER WITH CUSTOM LOOM - The present invention relates to a modified valve cover comprising: a top surface area; a plurality grooves over the top surface area; and a means to secure an ignition wire in each groove. The grooves extend vertically and horizontally across the top surface. The means to secure may include a clasping lip along each edge of each groove. In one particular embodiment, the valve cover is manufactured of aluminum. The width of each groove may be one of 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm in width. In one exemplary embodiment, the modified valve cover further comprises a cover that attaches to the valve cover and covers the ignition wires within the grooves. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162616 | Carburetor Cover - A carburetor cover includes a first portion with a flanged portion extending from an outer edge of the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of spaced holes and a first opening for receiving a fastener of a carburetor. The spaced holes of the first surface have diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. A side wall includes a plurality of spaced holes having diameters that are greater than 2 mm and less than 8 mm. One end of the side wall is connected to the flanged portion. Another end of the side wall is configured to be mounted on a surface of the carburetor. Airflow is received directly by the first portion and the side wall without passing through a filter medium. Airflow flows through the carburetor cover directly to an engine without passing through a filter medium. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247582 | Intake Air Filter for Internal Combustion Engines - The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308494 | Integrated Idealized Inlet for Engine Air Induction System - An integrated air flow component is provided for an internal combustion engine air induction system having an air inlet duct. The integrated air flow component includes an air flow separator in the duct including air flow guidance surfaces downstream of the air cleaner. An engine air duct is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012080 | WATER/AIR SEPARATOR - A filter assembly having: an air filter; an air filter compartment having the air filter disposed therein; and a cap covering the air filter compartment. The cap has ribs disposed along inner sidewalls of the cap. The ribs, outer sidewalls of the compartment, and inner sidewalls of the cap form a plurality of channels having inlets for receiving a mixture of air and water. The walls of the channels collect droplets of a water portion of the mixture entering the channels. The collected water portion is removed from the filter assembly by gravity. The air filter compartment receives the air portion of the mixture exiting outlets of the channels. The exiting air portion received by the compartment passes through the air filter and after passing through the air filter passes out of the filter assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120042847 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120067322 | VIBRATION DAMPED ARTICLE - A vibration damped enclosure comprises side walls and a vibration damping plate structure which extends across the enclosure and is attached to internal surface portions of a first and a second side walls. The vibration damping plate structure ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067323 | Filter Assembly with Mounting - A filter assembly, including an air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine in an underhood engine compartment, includes a mounting bracket with a flow passage therethrough. In one form, a combination air filter element and base is provided for an air cleaner assembly. In a further form, a filter assembly includes a filter element integrally and permanently mounted to the base for removal and replacement as a single unit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120145118 | VENTILATION HEAD COVER OF ENGINE - A ventilation head cover of an engine may include a head cover main body having a blow-by exhaust portion, a baffle plate disposed in the head cover main body with a predetermined distance from the head cover main body to form a gas passage with the blow-by exhaust portion, and an oil inflow prevention wall formed to an end portion of the baffle plate and engaged with the head cover main body, wherein the oil inflow prevention wall includes at least a gas passage hole to form the gas passage. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120152200 | AIR BOX WITH TWO SUCTION CHANNELS - The present disclosure relates to an air box for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing, having two suction openings as well as an outlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152201 | COVER MOUNTING UNIT - The invention relates to a cover assembly unit comprising a thin-walled cover pan with a sealing flange, at least two screw holes in the sealing flange, at least one fixing opening, a fastening screw captively arranged in each screw hole; and a carrier frame gasket with a carrier, a gasket, which bears against the sealing flange, a screw passage for each screw hole, a fixing element for each fixing opening, and a centring body for the fastening screw in each screw passage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174888 | QUICK-RELEASE CAP WITH EJECTION RAMP - A quick-release cap is provided for closing the neck of a housing. The cap includes a core having a first end, a second end, and an exterior side wall between the first and second ends. The cap is configured to rotate between a cap-locked position securing the core within the neck and a cap-release position permitting removal of the core from the neck. A first groove is defined in the exterior side wall of the core and extends at least partially circumferentially around the core for receiving a first tab protruding from the neck. The first groove defines an ejection ramp for at least partially ejecting the first tab relative to the first groove when the cap moves from the cap-locked position to the cap-release position. The cap may be removed from the neck with the application of only a twisting force. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174889 | AIR CLEANER - There is provided an air cleaner that is capable of suppressing or reducing malfunctions and problems caused by mixed fuel that back flows from a carburetor, thereby prolonging filter life, reducing filter maintenance frequency, etc. The air cleaner comprises: a fuel accumulation part; and a back flow guide member that guides the mixed fuel that back flows into the air cleaner, wherein the plurality of return flow paths are provided in a radial fashion about the cleaner outlet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180753 | ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER - A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234290 | COVER MEMBER AND STICKER - A cover member includes: a cover body that is located such that a reverse surface of the cover body faces an engine; a sticker that has a sticker body and an adhesive layer, the sticker body being formed such that the sticker body covers an aesthetically-designed concave portion that is formed on a top surface of the cover body, the adhesive layer being provided on a reverse-surface side of the sticker body to adhere the sticker body to the cover body; and a communication path that communicates an interior of the aesthetically-designed concave portion with the atmosphere. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240895 | AIR CLEANER STRUCTURE - An air cleaner structure for a vehicle includes an air cleaner is mounted on a power unit. The air cleaner case is formed in a shape elongated from a side of the internal combustion engine toward a side of the rear wheel. An intake-air outlet passage connected to an upstream end of a connecting tube is formed forward in the front of the air cleaner case. A filter member is placed rearward of the intake-air outlet passage in the case. A blowby gas return passage connected to a blowby gas return pipe of the engine, and an additional air passage are juxtaposed with each other in a vertical direction and formed forward around the intake-air outlet passage in front of the air cleaner case such that the blowby gas return passage is located below the additional air passage. The resulting structure reduces a length of piping to the engine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120247420 | ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION LOAD LIMITER - An assembly includes a first component connectable to a second component by a fastener extending through respective openings in the first component and in the second component. The assembly includes a compression load limiter housed in the opening of the first component and having a passage adapted to allow the fastener to extend therethrough. The compression load limiter is adjustable due to an adjustment feature configured to cause the load limiter to translate within the opening of the first component to span a gap between the first component and the second component. The load limiter bears at least a portion of a compression load of the fastener when the fastener is inserted in the respective openings of the first and the second components to secure the first component to the second component. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120318231 | Engine Stopping And Restarting System - A system that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts the engine in response to a predetermined condition is disclosed. The system may generally include an engine and a motor for restarting the engine and driving an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped, and an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the motor. The motor may be disposed within a crank pulley housing and configured to be connected to a crankshaft. The motor may restart the engine in response to a predetermined condition. The system may include a gear reduction system for amplifying the torque provided by the motor. The motor may drive an auxiliary machine when the engine is stopped. The engine may drive the auxiliary machine when the engine is operating in drive. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130025564 | OIL SEPARATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION - A two-stage oil separator for crankcase ventilation includes a housing having a lower end and an upper end. The lower end communicates with the crankcase and the upper end communicates with an exhaust system. The housing defines an internal flow channel extending generally upwards from the lower end toward the upper end. A first-stage filter element is disposed proximate the lower end and includes a first filter media of relatively coarser porosity. A second-stage filter element is disposed proximate the upper end and vertically upward of the first-stage filter element. The second-stage filter element includes a second filter media of relatively finer porosity than the first filter media. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130092120 | Two and three piece, T6 bullet timing chain cover and needle bearing idler sprocket, for dart engineering engine blocks with cam shaft .600 thousandths higher from stock location with removable upper half - The two and three piece bullet aluminum timing chain cover with removable upper half and adjustable needle bearing idler sprocket is a unique non-conventional timing chain cover and sprocket combination that utilizes a sprocket to allow a longer chain to be used for the additional height separation from crank center to cam center line. It takes up timing chain slack or excessive side play within the chain, and allows it to be mounted and assembled on Dart engineering Chevy Engine Blocks part numbers 31282465 through 31293875. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284144 | Rocker Arm Accessibility Cover Assembly - A rocker arm cover providing diagnosis and repair access to the rocker arm while the engine is running. The rocker arm is also capable of protecting a rocker arm from contacting other components of the engine, reducing contamination, and inhibiting oil and fluids from dispersing. The casing includes a multiplicity of access holes positioned along the casing, and positioned for accessing the rocker arm. A plurality of removable caps and joining mechanisms cover the access holes. Upon removal of the caps and joining mechanisms, a listening device with a diaphragm may be utilized to listen for specific rattling sounds associated with a loose rocker arm, or other valve in the cam system. After this diagnosis, a fastening device may be utilized to engage and adjust the rocker arm, rocker arm fasteners, or the intake and exhaust valves linked to the rocker arm. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140076269 | ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL COVER ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine having an engine body and an acoustic and thermal cover assembly are provided. The engine body includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe extending therefrom and the acoustic and thermal cover assembly is positioned adjacent to the engine body. The acoustic and thermal cover assembly includes a first section and a second section extending along the engine body. The assembly further includes an acoustic and thermal shield extending along the first section, a plastic shell extending along the second section, the acoustic and thermal shield and plastic shell forming a cover, and an insulating layer positioned between the cover and the engine body. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140130768 | DECORATIVE COVER PLATE APPARATUS - A decorative cover plate apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a cover box, and a decorative plate. The mounting bracket has a vertical post, two horizontal arms, each with as aperture in roughly the center of the horizontal arm, and top and bottom tabs. The horizontal centerline of the horizontal arms intersects the vertical centerline of the vertical post perpendicularly at a point on the vertical post centerline that is between the middle and the top of the vertical post. The cover box has a top attachment slot and an open back. The decorative plate has an overhanging lip and it at least as wide and as high as the cover box. The top tab of the mounting bracket fits into the top attachment slot on the cover box. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140190445 | CONTROL HOUSING MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A control housing module ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150013636 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER AND STATOR COVER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF A LOCKING DEVICE - A stator-cover unit ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150075482 | ENGINE COVER - The present invention provides an engine cover that can be manufactured easily and at a lower cost and has an attachment member that is high in quality and may not easily fall off. The engine cover has a cover body made of urethane foam, a skin layer disposed on a surface of the cover body, and an attachment member made of an elastic body and integrally molded with the cover body. The attachment member has a recess into which an attachment pin provided to project from an engine member is fitted, and a sealing portion that is provided to project at least one of the opening end surface of the recess and the side surface of the opening end part of the recess and that suppresses entry of a foamed urethane resin material that forms the cover body into the recess during integral molding. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150101561 | AIR CLEANER IN VEHICLE - An air cleaner apparatus mounted in a vehicle having an engine room encapsulation structure formed to surround an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides, and a rear side of an engine in an engine room, may include a filter provided at a side of the engine room encapsulation structure to receive air from an outside of the engine room encapsulation structure, and remove foreign matter from the air, a housing enclosing the filter and receiving the air passed through the filter, and an air intake hose connected to an end of the housing and configured for supplying the air passed through the housing to the engine as intake air. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300302 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150337784 | PUMP COVER - A pump cover for a fuel pump is located at a position lateral to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The pump cover includes a plate and a rib. The plate is fixed to a side surface of the engine. The plate extends to a position lateral to the fuel pump disposed on the cylinder head. The rib protrudes from the plate, and is located superjacent to a pump mounting surface defined on the cylinder head. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160069306 | AIR CLEANER FOR MOTORCYCLE - An air cleaner mounted on a motorcycle for purifying an engine intake air includes a lower casing forming a cleaner main body, a covering for covering an upward region of the lower casing, a cleaner element disposed inside the lower casing and positioned below a mating interface between the lower casing and the covering, and a partition wall formed in the lower casing for supporting the cleaner element and forming a part of a wall of a clean chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076443 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover arranged closely to an internal combustion engine of an automobile is provided with an engine cover body disposed so as to cover the internal combustion engine, a silencing member provided to a surface of the engine cover body facing the internal combustion engine, and a resonance section provided for the engine cover body between the engine cover body and the silencing member, wherein the resonance section has a structure for adjusting a volume of the resonance section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076481 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided for an engine block having at least one sidewall defining a service opening therein. The cover assembly includes a plate defining an opening therein, a fastening element rotatably disposed in the opening, and a clamping element. The plate has a first side, and a second side. The second side is configured to seat against an outer surface of the sidewall. The fastening element has a first portion configured to be axially restricted by the plate, and a second portion axially extending from the first portion. The second portion is disposed beyond the second side. The clamping element includes a central core disposed at the second side. The central core defines a threaded receptacle configured to engage with the second portion. The clamping element also includes multiple arms that radial extend from the central core and seat against an inner surface of the sidewall. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160102630 | ENGINE COVER - An engine cover for covering an engine including: a cover body configured to cover the engine from above; and at least one fixing part projecting from the cover body toward an engine side and being configured to be attached to the engine side, wherein the cover body and the fixing part are integrally formed of an urethane foam, and the fixing part has an infirm portion formed at a periphery thereof so that the fixing part is configured to be deformed toward a specific direction due to the infirm portion upon input of a load to the cover body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160123225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a thermally insulated internal combustion engine where a polyurethane foam entirely or to some extent surrounds the external surface of one or more parts of the internal combustion engine. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of a thermally insulated internal combustion engine by taking an engine part, using a mold to surround the part that is to be surrounded with foam within the internal combustion engine part, thus producing a cavity between engine part and mold, charging a polyurethane reaction mixture into the cavity, allowing the polyurethane reaction mixture to complete its reaction to give a polyurethane foam, and removing the mold. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138507 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An air intake system includes a pre-cleaner having a plurality of tubes configured to receive a flow of air, to filter particulate material from the flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to an engine of an off-road vehicle. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of an air intake flow rate of the engine, to determine a target number of open tubes for the pre-cleaner based at least in part on the air intake flow rate and a desired air flow rate for each tube of the plurality of tubes, and to output a second signal to a component of the air intake system indicative of instructions to enable the flow of air to the target number of open tubes and to block the flow of air to the remainder of tubes of the plurality of tubes. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20080236540 | Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, permitting optimal compensation of all losses of the internal combustion engine in half-engine operation. The internal combustion engine has several cylinder banks, at least a first cylinder bank being deactivatable, and, during deactivation of the first cylinder bank, the first cylinder bank losses and the losses of a second cylinder bank being taken into account during activation of the second cylinder bank, and the default value of the second cylinder bank quantity being formed in several steps. In at least one of these steps, the first cylinder bank losses and the second cylinder bank losses are taken into account for forming the default value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257300 | ENGINE CONTROL WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - A valve control method for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle that uses cylinder deactivation. The method can adjust actuation phases of the engine's valves in an all-cylinder activation mode and a cylinder deactivation mode. The engine's valves may be controlled from an idle operating domain, to a fuel-economy operating domain, and in a cylinder deactivation operating domain. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090056669 | ENGINE WITH CYLINDER DISABLING MECHANISM - An engine includes engine valves disposed on intake and exhaust sides of a combustion chambers with a valve operating device for opening and closing the engine valves and an engine valve disabling mechanism for disabling opening and closing movement of the engine valves in response to hydraulic pressure. An oil pump is disposed in a lower portion of the crankcase, for supplying hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism. A hydraulic pressure control valve controls the supply of hydraulic pressure to the engine valve disabling mechanism depending on a vehicle operating state. An oil passage extends to the hydraulic pressure control valve and can easily be formed without affecting mounts for functional components. A pipe for delivering working oil from the lower portion of the crankcase to the hydraulic pressure control valve is disposed on a front surface of the engine. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090090328 | Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders. A fuel metering system includes a fuel reservoir. A fuel level signal is provided which characterizes the fuel level of the fuel reservoir. When the fuel level signal drops below a threshold value, a subset of the cylinders is shut off. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090194064 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION BUSYNESS - A method of transitioning an engine to a cylinder deactivation mode may include determining a ratio of time that the engine is operating in the cylinder deactivation mode for an engine operating condition relative to a total time of engine operation in the operating condition, determining a number of transitions from a full cylinder mode to the cylinder deactivation mode during the operating condition, determining a transition modifier based on the ratio and number, and modifying a transition criterion based on the transition modifier. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154738 | APPARATUS TO DETERMINE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION STATE - An apparatus determines a cylinder deactivation state of an internal combustion engine capable of deactivating one or more cylinders among a plurality of cylinders in accordance with an instruction from a program-controlled electronic control unit (ECU). The apparatus includes detection means to output a signal corresponding to an intake air amount into the internal combustion engine. The ECU includes Fourier transformation means to perform Fourier transformation on the signal from the detection means at plural fundamental frequencies, and determines the cylinder deactivation state with spectrums obtained from the Fourier transformation means based on predetermined relationship between the spectrums of Fourier transformation at the plural fundamental frequencies and the cylinder deactivation state of the internal combustion engine. The ECU distinguishes a deactivated cylinder with a phase obtained from the Fourier transformation means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110000459 | PISTON ENGINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating an engine, including, adjusting a target load, which lies below a full load; operating at least one cylinder in a first cylinder group with a first load, which is reduced with respect to the target load; operating at least one cylinder in a second cylinder group with a second load, which is increased with respect to the target load; selecting the first and second loads such that a resulting load is the target load; and selecting the first and second loads such that at least one environmental parameter value is improved, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of a fuel consumption, a nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas, and a particle content in the exhaust gas. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120138012 | DIRECT ACTING CDA DEVICE - A direct acting CDA device may include an outer body glidingly contacting a cam and moving up and down, an hollow upper seat located in the outer body and restricted to the movement of the outer body, an oil passage formed between the outer body and the upper seat, a latching device insertion hole formed in a transverse direction in the oil passage, an hollow inner body located in the upper seat, latching devices inserted in the latching device insertion hole and selectively restricting the movement of the inner body to the movement of the outer body by selective oil supply, and a lost motion spring located in the hollow spaces of the upper seat and the inner body, supported by the inner body and providing the outer body with an elastic force so that the outer body can selectively take a lost motion. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130118443 | SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL - A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150101562 | CDA DEVICE - A CDA device includes: an outer body that moves up/down in contact with a cam and has an oil input hole at one side and latching pin chambers; an upper seat disposed inside the outer body; an inner body disposed slidably inside the outer body, has a latching pin hole, and is combined with a valve; a lost motion spring that elastically supports the outer body in a lost motion between the inner body and the outer body; latching pins that are slidably disposed in the latching pin chambers and inserted in the latching pin holes; and latching pin springs that push the latching pins into the latching pin hole, in which hydraulic pressure selectively transmitted from the oil input hole pushes the latching pins and the latching pins are separated from the latching pin holes. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150361907 | FUEL CONSUMPTION BASED CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cylinder control method includes: generating a torque request for an engine based on at least one driver input; based on the torque request, determining a target number of activated cylinders of the engine; determining possible sequences for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to achieve the target number of activated cylinders; determining predicted fuel consumption values for the possible sequences, respectively; identifying first ones of the possible sequences having predicted fuel consumption values that are less than a predetermined amount from a lowest one of the predicted fuel consumption values; selecting one of the first ones of the possible sequences; setting a selected sequence for activating and deactivating cylinders of the engine to the selected one of the first ones of the possible sequences; based on the selected sequence, one of activating and deactivating a next cylinder in a predetermined firing order of the cylinders. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110226213 | Fuel injection flush tool - A fuel injection flush tool adapted to be connected to a conventional fuel injection flush canister in which a supply of combustible liquid fuel injection cleaner is stored. Liquid cleaner is delivered from the flush canister to a gasoline or diesel-driven engine being serviced by which to burn off carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and related parts during a tune-up or service. During one embodiment, air is applied to the flush canister so that the liquid cleaner is delivered from the canister at a pressure which corresponds to the operating pressure of the engine running at idle. In this case, the fuel injectors can advantageously be cleaned (i.e., decarbonized) in a relatively short time and at reduced cost without having to turn off the engine, disable the fuel pump, or remove seats, fuses, relays, etc. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20150369122 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device, wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device, a relative humidity of greater than 0%; cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that water precipitate is formed; introducing the substance and the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber; and discharging residues from the combustion chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160186655 | ON-LINE CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARBON DEPOSIT IN ENGINE INTAKE VALVE AND COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The present invention discloses an on-line cleaning system and control method for carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber comprising a cleaning agent tank, a cleaning agent inlet line and a control circuit, the control circuit comprises a cleaning work procedure, and is provided with a cleaning start-up circuit, the cleaning agent tank is disposed on a frame within the automobile engine hood, one end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to the cleaning agent tank, the other end of the cleaning agent inlet line is connected to an engine vacuum pipeline which is a vacuum pipeline in communication with the automobile engine intake valve, a control signal at the automobile engine operating state is connected with the start-up circuit in the control circuit. The on-line cleaning of the carbon deposit in engine intake valve and combustion chamber is achieved without changing the existing automobile basic design, and the control method is simple and practical. A closed-loop automatic control of the cleaning agent inflow amount and the vacuum pressure is achieved; the cleaning process is safe and reliable, and the environmental performance of the engine emission is improved. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110114055 | Method for operating a combustion engine - A combustion engine ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110271928 | DETERMINATION OF AN OVERSPEED-SHUTDOWN EVENT IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20090133662 | Method for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine having a plurality of cylinder banks - A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder banks, of which at least one first cylinder bank is able to be deactivated. At least one cylinder of the first cylinder bank is intermittently activated again during the deactivation of the first cylinder bank. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100031918 | NON-CONTACT IGNITION CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A no-contact ignition control device includes a stop switch which maintains a second switching element at the OFF state so that an induced voltage of a trigger coil triggers a first switching element and shortcircuit a generation coil. A surge absorption element is connected in parallel to the stop switch. This configuration prevents intrusion of a surge current into the ignition control circuit caused by static electricity accumulated on the surface of casing covering electronic parts of the ignition control circuit and surely avoid dielectric breakdown of the electronic parts or malfunction of the circuit by the surge current. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110088651 | PORTABLE WORKING MACHINE - A portable working machine includes a gaseous-fueled engine, a working unit driven by the engine, a control unit for controlling the engine and the working unit, and an acceleration sensor capable of detecting accelerations in two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions relative to a vertical line, which is induced in the portable working machine. The control unit is configured to determine a tip angle of the portable working machine based on the horizontal accelerations detected by the acceleration sensor and issue a stop instruction to the engine when it determines that the tip angle exceeds a preset reference angle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110162615 | Method For Generating And Applying A Cleaning Voltage Pulse To A Stop Connection, and an Associated Digitally Controlled Magnetic Ignition Circuit - A method for generating and applying at least one voltage pulse, which provides a cleaning effect for a stop switch, to a stop connection assigned to the stop switch, which stop connection is provided on a digitally controlled magnetic ignition circuit of an electrical device, wherein the magnetic ignition circuit generates a voltage wave series from half waves, the amplitude of which decreases over time, and/or at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range, wherein if a voltage wave series is generated, at least one later half wave in the voltage wave series, which half wave follows the first half wave temporally and therefore has a lower amplitude, is applied as a voltage pulse to the stop connection, and/or in that if at least one voltage pulse in a medium voltage range of 12 V to 50 V is generated, the one or more voltage pulses are applied to the stop connection and thereby exert a cleaning effect on the stop switch. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20130276743 | SEPARATOR WALL FOR A CRANKCASE - A crankcase for an internal combustion engine, having a suction arrangement which is assigned to the crankcase and is configured for ventilating the crankcase of blow-by gas, in particular a gas/oil mixture, to produce a limited vacuum in the crankcase is disclosed. The crankcase has at least one dividing wall which is configured to feed blow-by gas and to separate oil. A ventilating housing part and a carrier housing part which is arranged above the ventilating housing part in included in the crankcase. The dividing wall is formed between the ventilating housing part and the carrier housing part and a suction arrangement is formed in the form of a suction jet pump which is configured for extracting oil from the dividing wall. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20090101101 | Load control device for engine of work vehicle - A device for use in a work vehicle such as a wheel loader, capable of reliably preventing engine stall due to rapid application of high hydraulic load, without causing problems such as deterioration in fuel efficiency or vehicle performance and waste of energy. When the operator rapidly operates the loader operating lever to the raising direction while operating the steering handle, the hydraulic load in the steering hydraulic pump and the loader hydraulic pump is increased rapidly. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a high hydraulic load line. Therefore, the engine tries to raise the torque to match the same with the high hydraulic load. However, the increase of the engine torque cannot keep up with the rapid increase of the hydraulic load (time delay occurs), resulting in that the actual speed of the engine becomes a threshold value or lower. When determining that an engine speed detected by the engine speed detecting sensor has been decreased to the threshold value or lower, the controller implements a control to reduce the absorption torque of the variable displacement hydraulic pump. The hydraulic load is thus shifted to a low hydraulic load line. The change of the hydraulic load from the high hydraulic load to the low hydraulic load gives a margin to the current torque of the engine with respect to the low hydraulic load. Consequently, the actual speed of the engine is increased to return onto the regulation line, exceeding the threshold value. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101102 | Compact Output Speed Reduction System - An appliance set comprising an appliance for receiving a rotational drive at an input shaft; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and an oil pump having at least one gear driven from the crankshaft; and a coupling that mechanically couples the input shaft to the said gear whereby the appliance can be driven from the gear of the oil pump. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090120405 | System with a Compressor and with a Consumer in a Motor Vehicle - A system has a compressor and a consumer which are coupled to a drivetrain and extract energy through the drivetrain. The consumer is suitable for varying an absorption of power, which is made available to it by the drivetrain, as a function of a power which is required for compressor operation and which is supplied from the drivetrain to the compressor. A pump has at least one pump chamber which generates a pumping power during pumping operation. The pump additionally has at least one pump chamber which generates no pumping power or a reduced pumping power during pumping operation. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126677 | Device comprising a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier - A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20140196683 | COMPRESSOR COMPRISING A PRESSURE-RELIEF GROOVE - A compressor is disclosed. In one aspect, the compressor includes a pressure chamber which is delimited by at least two housing parts, the housing parts including sealing surfaces that are connected by a connection device which applies a contact pressing force between the sealing surfaces. At least one groove extending in a circumferential direction is arranged on at least one sealing surface. At least one relief opening is arranged on at least one of the housing parts. The relief opening connects the groove to the surroundings of the compressor and emanates from the groove. The groove is arranged such that when a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded in the pressure chamber, a pressure-building medium can gather in the groove and at least partially escape through the relief opening. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20080230033 | Throttle lever breakaway mechanism - A throttle lever for use with vehicles such as ATVs with a throttle housing including a vehicle throttle control mechanism. The lever engages the control mechanism by a shaft engaging the control mechanism. A throttle lever arm rotates the shaft to control the throttle control. A failure point on the lever is placed external of the housing, whereby impact on the throttle lever arm causes failure at the failure point, leaving a portion of the throttle lever arm for continued. The preferred failure is a groove on the lever arm facing toward the direction of travel of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100108020 | Connector apparatus and system for explosion proof engine - Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199945 | Internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching device, at least one safety device is provided for preventing an unscheduled switching of a valve train switching unit. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251989 | Stuck Throttle Ignition Interrupting Device - A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising a multifunction accelerator pedal adapted to engage an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status, such that the pedal communicates an undesirable throttle status to the interruption means. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20130213344 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A safety and input/output (I/O) module of an engine controller for an engine set of a marine vessel can be physically distinct from an engine control unit (ECU). The safety and I/O module can include hardware in addition to software, firmware, or a combination thereof. The safety and I/O module can be a single logic controller having safety functionality and I/O functionality. The safety functionality can be for dynamic engine protection during operation of the engine set of the marine vessel. The I/O functionality can be for sending signals to components external to the engine controller and for receiving signals from components external to the engine controller. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150122214 | MARINE PROPULSION UNIT AND A VALVE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT | 05-07-2015 |
