US4098250A
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Suction line formation of combustion engines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract On the suction line (10) and on top of it of an internal combustion engine, particularly an Otto motor, between the carburetor and the inlet valve of the cylinder head, a vortex chamber (12) is placed providing for an element (14) producing vortices and reducing the cross-section of the suction line which element is for instance in the form of a plate, approximately two-thirds of the vortex chamber cross-sections on the suction side being covered, one-third being open. The evaporated or gasified fuel air mixture coming from the carburetor in the region of the plate is disrupted and is whirled and partly sucked into the vortex chamber. The degree of combustion and the efficiency of the engine is increased in a substantial manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Theo Gopel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:33
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M29/00; F02M29/04; F02M29/06; F02B; F02B1/00; F02B1/02; F02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
Suction line formation for internal combustion engines, particularly Otto engines, arranged between a carburetor and the inlet valve of the engine, comprising: a closed end vortex chamber disposed on top of and protruding outwardly from the engine fuel suction line and having an open end directed at least in part into the suction line, and a vortex constricting means extending from a leading edge of the opening of said vortex chamber and projecting downwardly and obliquely into the suction line for increasing vorticity in the fuel-air mixture passing through said suction line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
Suction line formation for internal combustion engines, particularly Otto engines, arranged between a carburetor and the inlet valve of the engine, comprising: a closed end vortex chamber disposed on top of and protruding outwardly from the engine fuel suction line and having an open end directed at least in part into the suction line, and a vortex constricting means extending from a leading edge of the opening of said vortex chamber and projecting downwardly and obliquely into the suction line for increasing vorticity in the fuel-air mixture passing through said suction line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suction line formation according to claim 1, wherein said vortex constricting means comprises a plate having a pointed edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The suction line formation according to claim 1, wherein said vortex chamber is arranged as close as possible, construction wise, to the inlet valve of the engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suction line formation according to claim 1, wherein the height of said vortex chamber is substantially equal to the vertical dimension of the suction line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The suction line formation according to claim 1, wherein said vortex constricting means covers approximately two-thirds of the open-end cross-section of said vortex chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The suction line formation according to claim 1, wherein said vortex constricting means conprises a plate extending between side walls of the suction line.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |