MXPA99006527A - A fuel conditioning assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A fuel conditioning assembly, structured to be positioned between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly, and including an elongate tubular housing having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a flow through passage extending therebetween. The inlet end is coupled with the fuel supply so as to receive fuel flow therethrough into the flow through passage, wherein a turbulent flow of the fuel is initiated and the fuel is influenced by a combination of metallic elements which chimically condition the fuel flowing through the flow through passage by rearranging te molecular bonds of the fuel with a catalytic effect and separating the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing a density of the fuel and substantially increasing a fuel burn efficiency. Further, the outlet end of the housing is coupled directly with the fuel combustion assembly so as to provide for the flow of conditioned fuel therebetween without a substantial risk of a diminishing of the effects of the conditioning.

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A FUEL CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fuel conditioner assembly, for use in a combustion engine, which is substantially easy to install and is maintenance free, and is structured to provide more combustion. complete fuel, substantially reducing the emission of pollutants, a cleaner engine, which requires less maintenance and significantly increased fuel efficiency for the engine.

Description of Related Art It is well documented the natural inefficiency, inherent in internal combustion engines. Specifically, internal combustion engines, which use fossil fuels, typically emit unburned or incomplete combustion fuel from exhaust gases, as well as unwanted combustion byproducts. This incomplete combustion of fuel causes severe environmental problems for the resulting pollutants, some of which are thought to cause cancer, are emitted directly into the atmosphere. In addition to being emitted directly into the atmosphere through the exhaust gases, many byproducts of fuel combustion will simply accumulate in the internal components of the engine, with often 30% of the exhaust gases being directed into the engine. This causes these engine components to wear out sooner and require frequent maintenance and repairs, which can lead to shortened engine life. Likewise, incomplete combustion of the fuel within an engine substantially sub-utilizes the energy capacity of the fuel. Specifically, in addition to the environmental interest attributed to the underutilization of the fuel's energy capacity, there are also losses resulting in economic efficiency, due to higher fuel and maintenance costs, as well as a generally shorter engine volume. Several fuel conditioner assemblies have been developed by others in an attempt to alleviate some of the aforementioned problems. For example, in the past, various types of heating devices are incorporated into a fuel conditioning assembly, in order to raise the temperature of the fuel and improve the combustion properties of the fuel. Specifically, such devices include a heating element that is brought into contact with the fuel in order to raise its temperature and consequently reduce the density thereof. Of course, such a procedure can also raise the temperature of the engine, which has been proven to be very dangerous. Additionally, others in the art have attempted to add various types of additives to the fuel, in an attempt to positively effect improvements in the combustion properties of the fuel. Such additives have included the addition of minute amounts of cupric salts, for example, to the fuel supply. However, unfortunately it can be difficult to consistently obtain and add those additives in an efficient manner, and if the additives are not completely soluble in the fuel, they can be detrimental to the engine. Therefore, none of these devices have really been successful and have been incorporated in a practical way with a combustion engine in a simple, economical and maintenance-free way. In addition to the aforementioned approaches, others in the art have sought to introduce several metals, in combination, into a fuel flow, in an attempt to generate a chemical reaction which affects the combustion properties of the fuel. Although some of these devices somewhat improve the combustion properties of the fuel, those skilled in the art have not succeeded in substantially increasing the combustion properties in a practical and effective manner. In particular, such devices have been unable to effect a substantial improvement, as would be necessary to alter the purchase price and the installation of the device in existing engines. In fact, the improved combustion properties provided by the existing fuel conditioning assemblies are so low that a user may find it more economical to increase the combustion properties of the fuel simply by switching to a fuel rated higher octane or mixing the fuel with an additive.

Therefore, there is still a need in the art for a practical and cost-effective fuel conditioning assembly which reduces visible smoke as well as other pollutants that are discharged through the exhaust pipe, increase fuel efficiency (as measured in kilometers per liter), provide a cleaner-running engine that requires less maintenance, extends the life of engine components, is substantially maintenance-free, and substantially easier and safer to put on practice with existing motor models.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a fuel conditioning assembly, which is structured to be positioned between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly. In particular, the fuel conditioning assembly includes a preferably rigid housing, having an inlet end, an outlet end and a flow passage, extending from the inlet end to the outlet end.

Also, the conditioning elements are arranged within the flow passage and are structured to chemically condition the fuel as it travels through this flow passage. Specifically, the conditioning elements are structured to rearrange the molecular bonds of the fuel with a catalytic effect and separate the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing the density of the fuel and substantially increasing the combustion efficiency of the fuel. The input end of the housing is coupled with the fuel supply, thus receiving the fuel therethrough within the flow passage. As such, a generally continuous flow of fuel passes into the housing when the fuel system is operational. Similarly, the outlet end of the housing engages with the fuel combustion assembly so as to supply the flow of conditioned fuel, which leaves the housing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fuel conditioning assembly, which redisplace the molecular bonds of a fuel with a catalytic effect and separate the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, in order to reduce the fuel density and increase the fuel density. complete combustion of the fuel. A further object of the present invention is to provide a fuel conditioning unit, which provides a more complete combustion of the fuel and thus reduces the emission of this fuel from the exhaust, as well as the emission of smoke and vapors pending. Another object of the present invention is to provide a fuel conditioning unit, which provides a more complete and cleaner combustion of the fuel, thus providing an engine that operates in a cleaner, requiring less maintenance. A further object of the present invention is to provide a fuel conditioner assembly, which increases the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, as measured in kilometers per liter, for example. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a fuel conditioner assembly, which is substantially robust and durable, for use in heavy work and does not contain moving parts or electrical connections, which may be damaged or worn out over time. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a fuel conditioning assembly, which is substantially maintenance free. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fuel conditioning system, which recognizes and uses an ideal combination of elements, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the chemical reaction which conditions the fuel. These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a more complete understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the conditioner assembly made out of fuel; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional side view of the fuel conditioner assembly; and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line A-A of Figure 2. Similar reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT As shown in the figures, the present invention is directed to a fuel conditioner assembly, generally indicated 10. This fuel conditioner assembly 10 is structured to be connected in line with a fuel system of a fuel system. engine, in order to treat and effectively condition the fuel before its combustion inside the engine, thus ensuring a more effective and more efficient combustion. In particular, the fuel conditioner assembly 10 includes a housing 20, as shown in the figures. This housing 20, which includes an inlet end 30, an outlet end 40, is preferably rigid in construction, and includes a generally tubular configuration. Likewise, a flow passage 25 extends from the inlet end 30 of the housing to its outlet end 40, as best shown in Figures 2 and 3. As such, the fuel is able to pass through the housing 20, where it can be effectively conditioned, as a result of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the housing 20 is formed of copper, for the reasons to be described subsequently, however, other materials, preferably rigid, including the metals and / or plastic materials, can also be effectively used. Also, the housing 20 preferably includes a tubular, generally elongated configuration, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, "so as to facilitate a desired residence time, in which the fuel is within the flow passage 25 of the housing 20 and Of course, the length of the housing 20 can be altered to suit particular situations, in which more or less conditioning is desired, and also to accommodate the capacity and size requirements of the specific engine types. For example, by increasing the length of the housing 20 and, therefore, the flow passage 25, the average residence time of a given amount of fuel is increased and the fuel conditioning reaction that takes place is maximized. specifically to the inlet end 30 of the housing 20, is coupled, either directly or indirectly, with the engine fuel supply. or such, the inlet end 30 of the housing 20 receives a consistent flow of fuel therethrough, and into the flow passage 25, in a normal operation of the engine fuel systems. In order to facilitate a substantially hermetic and leak-proof connection in the fuel supply, the inlet end 30 is preferably provided with an inlet nozzle member 35. This inlet nozzle member 35 preferably will be threaded, so as to securely, but removably, fit to a fuel line, and can be secured, removably, to the housing 20, so as to further define the end 30 of input and define a substantially hermetic connection, impervious to the fluid. In the preferred embodiment, the inlet nozzle member 35 is snapped onto the housing 20; However, other security elements of the inlet nozzle member 35 to the housing 20 can be used, without departing from the present invention. Alternatively, the inlet portion 30 can be formed integrally with the flow passage 25 or permanently secured there. Also, the inlet end 30 of the housing 20 is preferably structured to allow fuel to flow into and through the flow passage 25 of the housing 20 at an inlet pressure between 2.8 and 4.2 kg / cm2, thus maintaining a consistent and sufficient flow. of fuel through it, for use in a combustion process. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, a fuel filter 60 is supplied and coupled in fluid flow communication with the inlet end 30 of the housing 20, as shown in Figure 2. As such, prior to the fuel entering the housing 20, where it will be conditioned, this fuel is filtered to remove a variety of particulate impurities.

Returning now to the outlet end 40 of the housing 20, it engages with the fuel combustion assembly of the engine, to thereby provide the flow of the conditioned fuel for its subsequent combustion. Like the inlet end 30, the outlet end 40 can be removably secured to the flow passage 25 of the housing 20. Likewise, an outlet nozzle member 45 can be provided, so as to further define the outlet end 40 of the outlet. housing 20 and preferably secured to housing 20, by a substantially watertight and leak-proof connection, similar to the pressure-mounted connection, preferably used in securing the inlet nozzle member 35 from the inlet end 30 to the housing 20. However alternatively, the inlet end 40 can be integrally formed integrally with the housing 20 and the flow passage 25 and / or permanently secured therein. In the preferred embodiment, the outlet nozzle member 45 of the outlet end 40 is externally threaded and structured to be coupled in direct communication of the fluid flow with the engine fuel combustion assembly, by a pipe segment, thus ensuring that the conditioned fuel is burned substantially in a conditioned condition and does not have enough time to begin to return to the normal non-conditioned state. In truth, a separation of only about 15-24 cm is preferred. The fuel conditioner assembly 10 also includes conditioning elements. Specifically, the conditioning elements are disposed within the flow passage 25 and are structured to chemically condition, at least temporarily, the fuel flowing through the flow passage 25. In particular, the conditioning elements are structured and arranged to thereby rearrange the molecular bonds of the fuel with a catalytic effect, and separate the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles. As a result of this fuel conditioning, the fuel density is reduced and the combustion efficiency of the fuel is substantially increased. More particularly, as the fuel is treated by the conditioning element, during its passage through the housing 20, the more dispersed fuel of lower density, is able to burn more completely since most of the fuel molecules are subjected to the reaction of combustion and can be added to the energy provided before being eliminated as exhaust gases. This reaction has a double effect of increasing the energy that results from combustion, thus increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing the harmful particles that are present in the exhaust emissions, thus keeping the engine cleaner and in operating condition for more time and reducing the environmental pollutants present in the exhaust fumes. In particular, the conditioning element includes turbulence elements, which are structured to create a turbulent fuel flow within the flow passage. These turbulence elements are structured to substantially agitate the fuel flowing through the flow passage 25 and thereby substantially increase the effects of conditioning, ensuring that the fuel particles are substantially dispersed and are completely influenced by the conditioning elements, present within the passage 25 of flow and responsible for the conditioning is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, the turbulence elements include a plurality of particles disposed within the flow passage 25 and structured to create turbulence in the fuel, as it flows through it, from the inlet end 30 to the outlet end 40 of the housing 20, as best shown in Figure 2. Also, it is preferred that the plurality of particles include slabs 50 of metal. Specifically, the tangled, random and dense configuration of an agglomeration of metal slabs, achieves a maximum turbulent effect as the fuel is pushed through it, and is continuously re-guided. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of metal slabs 50 are formed of stainless steel. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the metallic slabs are enclosed within a mesh 55 or screen, as best shown in Figures 2 and 3. Specifically, the mesh 55 is structured in a generally network-like configuration, so it retains effectively slabs 50 of metal and supplies a substantially large surface area, for contact with the fuel. Also, the mesh 55 is oriented within the housing 20 to thereby allow the fuel to flow freely through it and through the plurality of metal slabs 50, is to allow any of these metal slabs 50 to exit the housing 20, with the conditioned fuel. In the preferred embodiment, the mesh 55 is formed of aluminum, although other materials may also be used. In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of wire loops 52 or similar fasteners are arranged with the mesh 55, in order to facilitate the conditioning and turbulence of the fuel, as well as helping to keep the mesh 55 disposed around the metal slabs 55. . In addition to the turbulence means, the conditioning element further includes a plurality of metallic elements, structured to come into contact with the turbulent flow of the fuel through the flow passage 25 of the housing 20. In particular, the metallic elements of the preferred embodiment they include copper, aluminum and stainless steel, which, when they are all present and come in contact with a fuel flow and preferably a turbulent fuel flow, initiate the aforementioned chemical conditioning and the catalytic reaction carried out by the conditioning of the fuel. Unlike alternative combinations of elements, these specific preferred elements, present in order to have an influence on the fuel flow, provide significantly improved and unexpected results, to the extent that the chemical composition of the fuel is modified and improved. Also, although these particular metallic elements can be incorporated into the assembly 10 of the present invention in a variety of ways, such as by providing a plurality of different metal slabs, formed of several metallic elements, in the preferred embodiment, the various components of the Set 10 Fuel conditioner are formed so that the necessary combination of metallic elements are arranged to have influence on the fuel. In particular, in the preferred embodiment, all or part of the housing 20 is formed of copper, so that the fuel flows through the flow passage 25 and makes contact with the housing and is influenced by its copper composition. Also, the metal slabs 50, in the preferred embodiment, are slabs of stainless steel metal. As a result, as the fuel flows in its turbulent form through the metal slabs 50, it comes into contact with the slabs 50 and is influenced by its stainless steel composition. Finally, in the preferred embodiment, the mesh 55 is formed of aluminum. Therefore, as the fuel flows through the mesh 55 and into the metal slabs 50, it comes into contact with the aluminum composition of the mesh 55 and is thus influenced by it. It is the influence of that combination of elements, in the preferred embodiment, that substantially leads to the improved chemical and catalytic reaction, which conditions the fuel. Since many modifications, variations and changes in details can be made in the preferred embodiment described of the invention, it is intended that all the material in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and within the scope and spirit of this invention, and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention will be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims (24)

1. To be placed between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly, a fuel conditioning assembly, which comprises: a housing, this housing includes an inlet end, an outlet end and a flow passage, this end inlet is coupled with the fuel supply, so as to receive the flow of fuel through it and into the flow passage, conditioning elements, arranged in the flow passage and structured to chemically condition the fuel flowing through the passage of flow, by the rearrangement of the molecular bonds of the fuel, with a catalytic effect, and separating the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing the density of the fuel and substantially increasing the combustion efficiency of the fuel, this output end of the housing is coupled with the fuel combustion assembly, to if supply the flow of the conditioned fuel or through it, these conditioning elements further include a plurality of metal elements, structured to come into contact with the fuel flowing through the flow passage, and the plurality of metal elements include copper, aluminum and stainless steel.

2. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 1, wherein the conditioning elements include turbulence elements, structured and arranged to create a turbulent flow of the fuel through the flow passage.

3. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 2, wherein the inlet end of the housing is structured to allow fuel flow through the housing flow passage, at an inlet pressure of about 2-8 up to 4.2 kg / cm2, to further increase the effects of the turbulence elements.

4. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 2, wherein the turbulence elements include a plurality of particles, arranged in the flow passage and structured to create the turbulent flow as the fuel flows there from the inlet end. outlet end of the housing.

5. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 4, wherein the plurality of particles are contained within a structured mesh to allow fuel to flow freely therethrough over the plurality of particles, without allowing any of These particles leave the housing with the conditioned fuel.

6. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 5, wherein the plurality of particles includes a plurality of metal slabs.

7. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 6, wherein the slabs of metal are formed of stainless steel.

8. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 7, wherein the mesh is formed of aluminum.

9. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 8, wherein the housing is formed of copper.

10. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 1, wherein the outlet end of the housing is structured to be coupled in direct fluid flow communication with the fuel combustion assembly, by a pipe segment, so as to ensure that conditioned fuel is burned substantially in this conditioned condition.

11. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 1, further comprising a fuel filter, coupled in fluid flow communication with the inlet end of the housing.

12. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a tubular configuration, generally elongated.

13. To be placed between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly, a fuel conditioning assembly, which comprises: a housing, this housing includes an inlet end, an outlet end and a flow passage, the end of entry is coupled with the fuel supply, so as to receive the flow of fuel through it and into the flow passage, conditioning elements, arranged in the flow passage and structured to chemically condition, at least temporarily, the fuel which flows through the flow passage, by the rearrangement of the molecular bonds of the fuel and the separation of fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing the density of the fuel and substantially increasing the combustion efficiency of the fuel, the elements Conditioners include turbulence elements, structured and arranged for cr In a turbulent flow of fuel through the flow passage, these conditioning elements further include a plurality of structured metal elements to come into contact with the turbulent flow of the fuel, through the flow passage, the plurality of metal elements include the copper , aluminum and stainless steel, and the outlet end of the housing engages with the fuel combustion assembly, so as to supply the flow of the fuel conditioned therethrough.

14. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 13, wherein the turbulence elements include a plurality of particles, arranged in the flow passage and structured to create the turbulent flow as the fuel flows there from the inlet end outlet end of the housing.

15. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 14, wherein the plurality of particles is contained within a mesh, structured to allow fuel to flow freely therethrough over the plurality of particles, without allowing any of the particles leave the accommodation with the conditioned fuel.

16. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 15, wherein the plurality of particles includes a plurality of metal slabs.

17. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 16, in which the metal slabs are formed of stainless steel, the mesh is formed of aluminum and the housing is formed of copper.

18. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 13, wherein the inlet end of the housing is structured to allow fuel flow through the flow passage of the housing, at an inlet pressure of about 2.8 to 4. 2 kg / cm2, in order to further increase the effects of the turbulence elements.

19. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 13, further comprising a fuel filter, coupled in fluid flow communication with the inlet end of the housing.

20. The fuel conditioner assembly, which comprises: a housing, this housing includes an inlet end, an outlet end and a flow passage, the inlet end is coupled with a fuel supply, so as to receive the fuel flow through it and within the flow passage, and a plurality of metal elements, including copper, aluminum and stainless steel, structured to come into contact with the fuel flowing through the flow passage of the housing, thus condition, at least temporarily, the fuel and substantially increase the combustion efficiency of the fuel.

21. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 20, wherein the outlet end of the housing engages a fuel combustion assembly, so as to supply the flow of conditioned fuel therebetween.

22. A fuel conditioning assembly, as defined in claim 20, wherein the plurality of metal elements are further structured to rearrange the molecular bonds of the fuel with a catalytic effect and separate the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing the density of the fuel.

23. A fuel conditioner assembly, as defined in claim 20, further comprising turbulent elements, structured and arranged to create a turbulent flow of the fuel through the flow passage.

24. To be placed between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly, a fuel conditioning assembly, which comprises: a housing, this housing includes an inlet end, an outlet end and a flow passage, the end of inlet engages with the fuel supply, so as to receive the flow of fuel therethrough within the flow passage, conditioning elements, arranged in the flow passage and structured to chemically condition the fuel flowing through the flow passage , by the rearrangement of the molecular bonds of the fuel and separating the fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thereby reducing the density of the fuel and substantially increasing the combustion efficiency of the fuel, these conditioning elements include turbulence elements, structured and arranged to create a turbulent flow of comb Through the flow passage, the conditioning elements further include a plurality of metallic elements, structured to come into contact with the turbulent flow of fuel through the flow passage, the plurality of metal elements include copper, aluminum and stainless steel, the outlet end of the housing engages with the fuel combustion assembly, so as to supply the flow of the conditioned fuel therebetween, and the inlet end of the housing is structured to allow fuel to flow through the passage of fuel. flow of the housing at an inlet pressure between 2.8 and 4.2 kg / cm2, in order to further improve the effects of the turbulence elements. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A fuel conditioning assembly, structured to be positioned between a fuel supply and a fuel combustion assembly, and including an elongated tubular housing, having an inlet end, an outlet end and a passage of flow, which extends between them. This inlet end is coupled with the fuel supply, in order to receive the flow of fuel through it and into the flow passage, where a turbulent fuel flow starts and this fuel is influenced by the combination of elements metals, which chemically condition the fuel flowing through the flow passage, by the rearrangement of the molecular bonds of the fuel with a catalytic effect and the separation of fuel particles into a plurality of subatomic particles, thus reducing the density of the fuel and substantially increasing the combustion efficiency of the fuel. In addition, the outlet end of the housing is directly coupled to the fuel combustion assembly, so as to supply the flow of the conditioned fuel between them, without the substantial risk of diminishing the effects of conditioning.