JP2014526651A - Method and apparatus for operating an engine with natural air - Google Patents

Abstract

  The present invention relates to an engine operating at natural air pressure, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for operating a vehicle engine at natural air pressure to alleviate the problem of contamination. The present invention provides a reliable method and apparatus for operating an engine with natural air at an appropriate pressure, which is effective for continuously increasing the amount of natural air to supply the engine as the engine speed increases. It can be easily adapted to a standard internal combustion engine to convert the internal combustion engine to operate with natural air.

Description

  The present invention relates to an engine operating at natural air pressure, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for operating a vehicle engine at natural air pressure to alleviate the problem of contamination.

  Air pollution is one of the most serious problems facing the world today. One of the main causes of air pollution is the common internal combustion engine, which is used in most automobiles today. Various devices have been proposed to limit the pollutants that internal combustion engines emit into the atmosphere, including many required by law. However, most of these devices have achieved little success and are often very expensive and complex. In order to power vehicles and other mechanical devices, a clean alternative to the internal combustion engine is required.

  In order to remove the usual pollutants exhausted from internal combustion engines, compressed gas, preferably air, can be an ideal power fluid for the engine. An apparatus for converting an internal combustion engine to operate with compressed air is disclosed in US Pat. No. 3,885,387 issued May 27, 1975 to Simington. The Simington patent discloses an apparatus that includes a compressed air source and a rotary valve actuator that opens and closes a plurality of mechanical poppet valves. The valve sequentially supplies compressed air to the engine cylinders through an adapter disposed in the spark plug hole. However, the output speed of this type of engine is limited by the speed of the mechanical valves and the fact that the length of time each valve remains open as the engine speed increases cannot be changed. .

  Another apparatus for converting an internal combustion engine for operation with steam or compressed air is disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,102,130 issued to Sticklin issued July 25, 1978. The Stricklin patent discloses a device that changes the valve timing of a conventional four-stroke engine so that the intake and exhaust valves open once every engine revolution, rather than every other engine revolution. ing. A reversing valve is provided for supplying live steam or compressed air to the intake valve and subsequently supplying the steam or air expanded by the exhaust valve to the atmosphere by reversing. However, this type of reversing valve is not a reliable device for changing the amount of power fluid injected into the cylinder when attempting to increase engine speed. Furthermore, this type of device disclosed in the Stricklin patent requires the use of multiple reversing valves when the cylinders are ignited continuously in a multi-cylinder engine.

  Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to provide a reliable method and apparatus for operating an engine with natural air at an appropriate pressure.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an effective method and apparatus for continuously increasing the amount of natural air to supply an engine as the engine speed increases.

  It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for utilizing natural air to operate an engine at a speed sufficient to drive a normal automobile at highway speeds.

  Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus that can be easily adapted to a standard internal combustion engine for converting the internal combustion engine to operate on natural air.

Preferred embodiments of a method and apparatus for operating an engine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this case, the same kind of members have the same reference numerals.
1 is a schematic view of one device according to the present invention of an engine. 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of an engine and a pneumatic motor according to the present invention. It is a top view of the present invention arranged in a certain engine. It is sectional drawing of the vehicle which has the engine which operate | moves with the natural air based on this invention arrange | positioned at a certain vehicle. It is a top view of a certain head and a certain engine body concerning the present invention. It is a top view of the section of four tanks concerning the present invention.

  The present invention relates to an engine operating at natural air pressure, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for operating a vehicle engine at natural air pressure to alleviate the problem of contamination. Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below, and examples thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1-6, the present invention provides an engine (10) that operates with high pressure air. The motor is started by the air pressure, and the operation of the motor starts an engine that functions as a compressor.

  Air is primarily in the air tank (12), which is filled with about 310 pounds of air. In the initial stage, the motor (14) is started, and at the same time, this force causes the engine to start. The compressor (16) absorbs air from the outside air and returns to the tank (18) the amount of air necessary to satisfy the proper air storage and pressure in the air tank (18).

  In one embodiment of the present invention, approximately 300 pounds of air is tightly filled into the air tank (18). One connection of the air tank (18) is coupled to the pneumatic motor (14), and one valve (20) connection is the steering (22), clutch (24), brake (26), accelerator (28). Combined with When the lock (30) is released, air from the tank (18) enters the motor (14), which starts the pneumatic motor and engine.

  In addition, four connections are provided from the engine (32) head to the air tank (18). These connections balance the movement of the air volume and the continuous increase and decrease of the air supply, and the air compressor engine supplies the air volume into the air tank (18).

  An irreversible valve (34) is secured to the air tank (18), which prevents the air inside the tank from exiting, which results in an air consumption of about 300 pounds. Balances so that about 300 pounds of air is still maintained in the tank even when used.

  In the air tank, one side of the valve (20) is arranged to send air from the air tank (18) to the pneumatic motor (14), and in the air tank, excess air is discharged to the outside. The valve on one side to discharge is fixed, and when the amount of air increases beyond the required amount, the valve releases excess air to avoid damage to the tank.

  Another embodiment of the present invention provides a head for actuating the compressor (16), which is useful in the engine (32), allows air cooling and is connected by eight valves, four of which To the left and the remaining connections to the right. The four valves of the head (36) are for absorbing air and the remaining four are used for venting the inner air out. The head (36) has six holes (38) for six connections, thereby joining the engine body (32) and its head (36).

(Embodiment 3)
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, an engine body (32) is provided having four cylinders (40), also called liners. Four brass caps (42) are added to the body of the engine (32) to hold the crankshaft (44) firmly. In the engine, there are four additional connecting rods (46) along with the crankshaft.
Along with the four connecting rods, four pistons (48) are also coupled. These four pistons (48) of the engine are used to absorb air. They are designed so that when the piston is lowered, outside air enters the engine and when the piston (48) is raised, the contained air exits. In these four pistons, there are four barrels that make a diameter. An oil pump (50) is provided in the main body of the engine. The oil pump (50) supplies oil to all the circuits of the engine, which lubricates all parts of the engine and overcomes the problem of the parts sticking, extending the life of the parts.

  In order to avoid loading problems, the engine is also provided with a loading wheel (52) along with a crankshaft (44). This also helps to maintain the number of revolutions per minute of the engine (32). The crankshaft (44) is also connected to the pneumatic motor (14), and a clutch plate (24) is provided on the upper side of the loading wheel at the rear of the engine. A radial ring gear is also provided, which is connected to the alternator (54). This alternator helps to keep the battery charged. Since the battery (56) is used for lighting, the engine does not require an external power source.

  In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a pneumatic motor (14) is connected to the crankshaft (44) and an air valve is provided above the air engine (32) to allow the motor to start. One of the pneumatic motor connections is directed downwards, expelling excess air outwards, keeping the engine cool and allowing it to operate at a speed of approximately 0-100. Since this engine operates with air, it does not affect the atmosphere and does not require plugs, silencers, bush rods, teptiya, batteries, radiators, or carburetors.

  The principles of the preferred embodiment of the present invention have been described in the foregoing specification. However, the invention to be protected is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. Each embodiment is considered to be exemplary rather than limiting. Variations and changes can be made by others without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such changes and modifications as fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims (9)

A method and apparatus for operating a vehicle engine with natural air comprising:
The air is put into the air tank of a pneumatic motor and filled with about 310 pounds of air, and the motor is started in the initial stage, and at the same time the engine is started by this force, followed by the compressor from the outside air. A method and apparatus in which absorption of air takes place and the required amount of air is returned to the tank to satisfy the proper air storage and pressure in the air tank. One of the air tank connections is coupled to the pneumatic motor, and one valve connection is coupled to the steering, clutch, brake and accelerator;
When the lock is released, the air from the tank enters the motor, thereby starting the pneumatic motor and the engine;
The method and apparatus of claim 1. There are four connections from the engine head to the air tank, which keeps the balance of air volume movement and continuous increase / decrease of air supply, and the air compressor engine supplies the air volume into the air tank. To
The method and apparatus of claim 1. An irreversible valve is affixed to the air tank to prevent the air inside the tank from exiting, so that about 300 pounds of air consumption is about 300 pounds in the tank even if this amount of air is used. To maintain the balance of the air
The method and apparatus of claim 1. One side of the valve in the air tank is arranged to send the air from the air tank to the pneumatic motor;
In addition, a valve on one side that discharges excess air to the outside is fixed in the air tank, and when the amount of air increases more than necessary, the valve releases excess air to avoid damage to the tank. To
The method and apparatus of claim 1. The head that actuates the compressor allows cooling of the air, which is connected by eight valves, four for absorbing air and the remaining four valves for letting the inner air out. Used to put out,
The method and apparatus of claim 1. The engine body has four cylinders and four connecting rods, and four pistons are also coupled, and when these four pistons of the engine are lowered, the outside air enters the engine and the pistons Absorbs the air so as to allow the incoming air to be vented when raised,
The method and apparatus of claim 1. An oil pump for supplying oil to all circuits of the engine is provided in the body of the engine so that all parts of the engine are lubricated, overcoming the problem of component sticking, The lifespan of the
The method and apparatus of claim 1. A pneumatic motor is coupled to the crankshaft, and an air valve is provided to allow the motor to start, one of the pneumatic motor connections being directed downwards, expelling excess air outwardly, Keep the engine cool and allow it to operate at a speed of about 0 to 100,
The method and apparatus of claim 1.

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