ANTI-REVERSION SYSTEM, REED VALVE SYSTEM, REED VALVE AS ANTI-REVERSION APPARATUS, ENGINE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF USE

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This disclosure relates to an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a reed valve implementation in an internal combustion engine. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine with increased fuel efficiency and higher power output and responsiveness. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a reed valve utilized as an anti-reversion system in an internal combustion engine.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Internal combustion engines are well known in the art. Internal combustion engines are engines which provide power, usually to power a vehicle. Internal combustion engines rely on injection of fuel into a chamber, igniting the fuel to cause an explosion, the explosion in turn moving a piston. The piston energy is transferred into motion and movement energy for a vehicle.

This expansion within the chamber generally takes place at a very high temperature and causes a high pressure in the form of gasses being released from the explosion and/or ignition of the fuel (liquid fuel) being transformed into gas. In many cases the force from the explosion is applied to a piston. However, many other vehicles use combustion engines so the force may apply to a rotor, a nozzle, a turbine and the like. In this way, an internal combustion engine turns fuel and/or liquid energy into kinetic and/or mechanical energy.

Reversion is a long known issue plaguing the art. Reversion is an event which happens in an internal combustion engine. Reversion is an event which occurs when exhaust gasses flow backwards, in an unintended direction. When exhaust gasses flow backwards, in the case of reversion, the exhaust gasses contaminate the intake charge. Reversion most commonly occurs at low-level revolutions per minute (RPM) and mid-level RPM. This is because air will try to move from the high pressure area to a lower pressure area.

Reversion is bad for internal combustion engines. When reversion occurs, leftover and/or excessive exhaust gasses are left in the cylinder. If excess and/or leftover exhaust gasses are present in the cylinder then this means the cylinder has less space to accommodate fuel and fresh air. This means subsequent and current combustion power and efficiency is reduced. In other words, less clean air and less fuel means the internal combustion engine will have less power. Additionally, when an engine is idling or at a low RPM, reversion lowers the intake vacuum and presents poor idle quality. For these reasons, such as low power, less efficiency, skipping, timing, poor idle quality and the like, reversion is undesirable. Some instances show that reversion also leads to unwanted build-up of pollutants in an internal combustion engine due to the presence of all these items which would otherwise be dispelled. Reversion is a problem in many engines and can especially be dangerous in marine vehicles when water can potentially flood back into an engine returning to idle after high RPM. These problems, ranging from lower fuel efficiency to engine polluting to engine flooding and/or failure, plague the art.

Reed valves are well known in the art. A reed valve is a type of check valve. Said another way, a reed valve is a type of check valve that allows fluid and/or gasses to flow in one direction, but not in another and/or a reverse direction. Reed valves function by closing and/or opening under pressures on a particular face and/or side of the valve. Modern or present day reed valves are formed of flexible metals and/or composite materials.

Today, reed valves and their benefits can be found in high performance two stroke engines. In this type of application, reed valves control the fuel-air mixture admitted into the cylinder. As the piston, in the cylinder of a high performance engine, rises a vacuum effect is created in the crankcase. Then, as the piston descends, the pressure within the crankcase rises. In this way, there is a pressure difference which causes the valve to open.

In this way, reed valves have successfully been implemented in a two-stroke engine (such as application in a motorcycle). However, this is the largest application of a reed valve which has been successful. Any larger engine or heavier application is too complex and results in a pressure which causes failure of a reed valve in this application. So, despite the benefits of a reed valve in a two-stroke engine, the application of a reed valve in a larger and/or more powerful engine is not possible in the state of the art due to failure from use and/or pressure and the like. In this way, reed valves have been successfully implemented in two-stroke engines, but not in any other type of engine. Therefore, the benefits of a reed valve in this application have been out of reach for the state of the art despite many attempts around the globe.

Thus, there is a long-felt need in the art for a more fuel efficient and cost effective anti-reversion system. Said another way, there is a long-felt need in the art for a more fuel efficient and effective anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use.

The disclosure herein provides these advantages and others as will become clear from the specification and claims provided.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use are presented. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a reed valve implementation in an internal combustion engine. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine with increased fuel efficiency and higher power output and responsiveness. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a reed valve utilized as an anti-reversion system in an internal combustion engine.

Said another way, the present disclosure relates to an anti-reversion system utilizing a reed valve with a unique design such that the present disclosure system can be applied to a variety of engines and/or engine types. Some of these engines and/or engine types include, but are not limited to, a two-stroke engine, a four-stroke engine, a six-stroke engine, a compression ignition engine type, a spark ignition type, a rotary type engine, a gas engine, a ramjet engine, a scramjet engine, a rockjet engine, a rocket engine, other reciprocating engines, other combustion engine types, other rotary engine types, continuous combustion engines, a combination thereof, and the like.

Similarly, the present disclosure relates to an anti-reversion system for an internal combustion engine which can be utilized in various vehicle applications. Some applications include, but are not limited to, a passenger car, a truck, a semi-truck, an automobile, a boat, a jet ski, an airplane, a bus, a motorcycle, a bicycle, a scooter, a train, a lawn mower, a weedeater, an edger, other lawn equipment, construction equipment, heavy construction equipment, generators, power systems, a combination thereof, and the like.

Thus, it is a primary object of the disclosure to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that improves upon the state of the art.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that successfully implements a reed valve in any internal combustion engine type.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a 4 cycle engine which can hit peak efficiency by implementation of a reed valve in the intake tract to prevent the reversion effect.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a 4 cycle engine with increased torque efficiency through successful implementation of a reed valve.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a 4 cycle engine with increased low rpm efficiency and power through successful implementation of a reed valve.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides an internal combustion engine which includes a radial cam with a high RPM peak horsepower and a high torque at an under the peak range.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a variable cam timing for various applications for various types of cam gears.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides an aggressive cam profile while also eliminating and/or preventing reversion.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a reed valve assembly to a four stroke engine or four cycle engine, or another number of cylinders.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a reed valve assembly, successfully implemented in the intake, to a four stroke engine or four cycle engine, or another number of cylinders.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that eliminates reversion effect in the intake tract that happens when the piston is on its way back from the bottom, center to the top center, and while the valve is still open.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that solves a long-felt need in the art which many car manufacturers and the like have tried to solve for decades, which is implementing a reed valve in a four-stroke or four-cycle engine.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides use of a reed valve in an internal combustion engine, allowing for variable cam, timing, and other mechanical advantages.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides for production of maximum torque with designated power bands and/or ranges of utilized cams.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides increased torque for an internal combustion engine, while also increasing the power without changing the cam size or shape; this is also provided at a much lower RPM then can be identified in the state of the art.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that provides a more usable RPM range with increased fuel efficiency at a lower RPM.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use that are robust.

These and other objects, features, or advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the specification and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The drawings accompanying and forming part of this specification are included to depict certain aspects of the disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an engine block; the view showing the reed valve system implemented; the view showing a four cylinder engine engine block; the view showing a reed valve; the view showing an air flow and an intake tract; the view showing a crankshaft; the view showing an exhaust camshaft; the view showing an intel camshaft; the view showing a piston; the view showing a connecting rod; the view showing a spark plug; the view showing a valve; the view showing a cooling water jacket; the view showing a liquid fuel; the view showing an ignition source; the view showing gasses; the view showing an intake manifold; the view showing an exhaust.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an engine block; the view showing the reed valve system implemented; the view showing a four cylinder engine engine block; the view showing a reed valve; the view showing an air flow and an intake tract; the view showing a crankshaft; the view showing an exhaust camshaft; the view showing an intel camshaft; the view showing a piston; the view showing a connecting rod; the view showing a spark plug; the view showing a valve; the view showing a cooling water jacket; the view showing a liquid fuel; the view showing an ignition source; the view showing gasses; the view showing an intake manifold; the view showing an exhaust.

DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that mechanical, procedural, and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure(s). The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the disclosure(s) is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

As used herein, the terminology such as vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, front, back, end, sides and the like are referenced according to the views, pieces and figures presented. It should be understood, however, that the terms are used only for purposes of description, and are not intended to be used as limitations. Accordingly, orientation of an object or a combination of objects may change without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” or “an example” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearance of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” “one example,” or “an example” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, databases, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable combinations and/or sub-combinations in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, it should be appreciated that the figures provided herewith are for explanation purposes to persons ordinarily skilled in the art and that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

The flowchart and block diagrams in the attached figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations, may be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions. These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function/act specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks.

System:

With reference to the figures, an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use 10 are presented. Anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use 10 (hereafter referred to as “anti-reversion system”, “reed valve system”, “reed valve engine system”, “engine assembly”, “intake tract implementation”, or simply “system”) is formed of any suitable size, shape and design.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, anti-reversion reed valve assembly system 10 includes, in the embodiment(s) depicted, a vehicle, an intake tract 14, an air flow and/or an air flow direction and/or an air flow intake 15, a reed valve 16, a reed valve block and/or reed block 18, an engine and/or an internal combustion engine 20, a two stroke engine 21, a four stroke engine 22, a crankshaft of the engine 20, an exhaust camshaft 40 of the engine 20, an intel camshaft 50 of the engine 20, a piston 60 of the engine 20, a connecting rod 70 of the engine 20, a spark plug 80 of the engine 20, a plurality of valves 90 of the engine 20, a cooling water jacket and/or cooling feature of the engine 20, an engine block 110 of the engine 20, a liquid fuel 120 of the engine 20, an ignition source 130 of the engine 20, a plurality of gasses 140, an intake manifold 160 of the engine 20, an exhaust of the engine 20, among other components, features, and functions.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 also may include a measurement or active revolutions per minute (RPM), torque measurements and/or active torque, efficiency metrics, horsepower and/or active horsepower, peak ratings, high RPM, low RPM, intakes, exhausts, intake metrics, exhaust metrics, air contents, gas metrics, gas contents in air, reversion ratings, various types of cams, various cam profiles, timing and/or cam timing, various motor types, gears, chains tensioners, tension metrics, chargers, superchargers, explosions, alternative valve types, and more.

In this way, and in the arrangement shown as one example, along with various embodiments considered herein, system 10 is configured to provide the state of the art with an anti-reversion system formed from implementation of a reed valve, as shown herein. In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 is configured to provide a reed valve placed in the intake tract of a four-cycle engine to eliminate the reversion effect of the intake charge, which commonly occurs below peak efficiency.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a reed valve is implemented in a four-cycle engine in this way to increase low RPM torque and/or low RPM horsepower in internal combustion engines and the like. Said another way, the reed valve implementation herein provides for a cam configuration which allows high RPM peak horsepower and high torque while the engine operates in an under peak RPM range.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the system is shown with a dry system with an F.I. in between the reed valve and the head with the reed as close as possible to the head. Other reed valve locations within the intake tract are also hereby contemplated for use. In this way, various cam profiles that allow for various engine operations and applications can be utilized. Additionally, and in this way, various torque levels can be achieved in various usable RPM ranges. Furthermore, by this implementation of a reed valve in the intake tract, and at various applications within the intake tract, varying the distance from the head, provides for tuning high RPM and/or horsepower while persevering lower RPM efficiencies and timing. In this way, the reed valve can be applied to various engine types for various applications.

Furthermore, and in the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 includes in yet another embodiment the application of a reed valve placed in the intake track of a four stroke or four cycle engine with any number of cylinders. Various cylinder numbers are hereby contemplated for use. This may include, but is not limited to, a single cylinder, two cylinders, three cylinders, four cylinders, five cylinders, six cylinders, seven cylinders, eight cylinders, nine cylinders, ten cylinders, eleven cylinders, twelve cylinders, or more.

Furthermore, and in the arrangement shown as one example, the reed valve location in the intake track eliminates and/or nearly eliminates reversion effect (which occurs in known applications in the state of the art when the piston is on moving back from the bottom or moving within the cylinder). The reversion eliminated, in one example, is when fuel and pressure are forced by the piston movement back into the intake track. This is a well known problem which has plagued the state of the art for decades. More specifically, in one example, this problem plagues variable cam, timing, and all kinds of other mechanical devices. However, the system 10 solves this problem, even if the cam is tuned for high RPM and for maximizing torque within a predetermined power ban and/or range of that particular cam. Said another way, by eliminating the reversion effect through the design and placement of the reed valve as shown herein, more torque can be produced by an engine and more power utilizing the same cam as compared to an engine without the present novel invention and heavily researched and development implementation. In this way, a more usable RPM range is achieved, and achievable with more engine types.

Furthermore, the present disclosure solves additional long-felt needs in the art with additional features and functionality. System 10 provides for the elimination of a problem which has plagued the state of the art regarding variable valve timing. The present systems struggle with variable valve timing due to current valves required and utilized. System 10 eliminates these issues through the elimination of moving parts and the like. Thus, system 10 provides increased reliability and provides lower maintenance costs.

In addition to the above identified features, options, controls, and components, system 10 may also include other features and functionalities, among other options, controls, and components.

In Operation:

In one example, an anti-reversion system, a reed valve system, a reed valve as an anti-reversion apparatus, an engine assembly, and methods of use 10 are in operation in an engine which may be located in a motor vehicle. These motor vehicles are not limited to automobiles or cars but may also be located in motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, construction equipment, lawn mowers, and other engine applications where anti-reversion is desired and effective. In operation, the present disclosure provides a more efficient means of fuel consumption by an internal combustion engine.

In operation, the present disclosure can be easily compared with engines existing in the state of the art. Present engines suffer from reversion effect, a well known plague to the art which decreases fuel efficiency, operation efficiency, lowers torque, and lowers RPM operation range for various applications.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the system, process, and method of use without parting from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby.

ANTI-REVERSION SYSTEM, REED VALVE SYSTEM, REED VALVE AS ANTI-REVERSION APPARATUS, ENGINE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF USE

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