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Fuel-air mixer for carburetors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-08
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1997-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A carburetor comprising atomizing wire screen means positioned within the fuel mixture supply tube and baffle means within the induction tube adjacent the boost venturi for causing an increased amount of air flow through said venturi.
Inventors
- 👤 Walther Gohnert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:03
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M29/00; F02M29/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a carburetor having an air induction tube, a venturi in the induction tube and a fuel supply tube leading from a first open end within the venturi to a second open end remote from the venturi and in communication with a fuel supply system, a fuel-air mixing improvement comprising: a wire screen having a width dimension substantially equal to the inside cross-sectional diameter of the fuel supply tube and wherein the screen is received longitudinally within the fuel supply tube to progressively break droplets of fuel into smaller droplets as they are drawn into the airstream passing through the venturi, and to cause turbulence of the droplets as they move through the fuel supply tube; and baffle means within the inducton tube adjacent the venturi for directing flow of air through the venturi.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a carburetor having an air induction tube, a venturi in the induction tube and a fuel supply tube leading from a first open end within the venturi to a second open end remote from the venturi and in communication with a fuel supply system, a fuel-air mixing improvement comprising: a wire screen having a width dimension substantially equal to the inside cross-sectional diameter of the fuel supply tube and wherein the screen is received longitudinally within the fuel supply tube to progressively break droplets of fuel into smaller droplets as they are drawn into the airstream passing through the venturi, and to cause turbulence of the droplets as they move through the fuel supply tube; and baffle means within the inducton tube adjacent the venturi for directing flow of air through the venturi.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set out by claim 1 wherein the screen is received within a sleeve and wherein the sleeve is received within the fuel supply tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination set out by claim 1 further comprising air bleed means interconnecting the induction tube and fuel supply system to receive and direct air to the fuel entering the fuel supply tube in order to aerate fuel within the fuel supply tube prior to its entry into the induction tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as set out by claim 1 wherein the screen is folded in an accordion fashion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set out by claim 1 wherein the screen is twisted and the twist of the screen starts gradually at the second end and increases in pitch toward the first end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination as set out by claim 1 wherein the wire screen is comprised of: a series of woven screen discs of cross-sectional diameters substantially equal to that of the fuel supply tube, and with mesh sizes varying from coarse to fine; and spacer bands adapted to be received within the fuel supply tube for longitudinally spacing the screen discs along the length of the fuel supply tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set out by claim 1 wherein the wire screen is comprised of a round spiraling brush adapted to be longitudinally disposed within the fuel supply tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a carburetor having an air induction tube, a venturi in the induction tube and a fuel supply tube leading from a first open end within the venturi to a second open end remote from the venturi and in communication with a fuel supply system, a fuel-air mixing improvement comprising: a wire screen positioned longitudinally within the fuel supply tube to progressively break up fuel droplets into smaller droplets as they are drawn through the fuel supply tube; said screen having a transverse section extending across the interior of the fuel supply tube at locations along the length of the fuel supply tube; and baffle means within the induction tube adjacent the venturi for directing flow of air through the venturi.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a carburetor having an air induction tube, a venturi in the induction tube and a fuel supply tube leading from a first open end within the venturi to a second open end remote from the venturi and in communication with a fuel supply system, a fuel-air mixing improvement comprising: a wire screen positioned longitudinally within the fuel supply tube to progressively break up fuel droplets into smaller droplets as they are drawn through the fuel supply tube; said screen having a transverse section extending across the interior of the fuel supply tube at locations along the length of the fuel supply tube; and baffle means within the induction tube adjacent the venturi for directing flow of air through the venturi.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set out in claim 8 wherein the screen is received within a sleeve which, in turn, is removably received within the fuel supply tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination set out by claim 8 further comprising adjustable air bleed means operatively connecting the induction tube and the fuel supply for bleeding a selected amount of air through the wire screen within the fuel supply tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set out in claim 8 wherein the screen is a mesh screen twisted into a spiral to form said transverse sections and folded in an accordion fashion prior to being twisted into the spiral.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination as set out by claim 8 wherein the screen includes an upstream and a downstream end and wherein the screen is formed in a spiral, with twist of the screen starting gradually at the second end and increasing in pitch toward the first end.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination as set out by claim 8 wherein the wire screen is comprised of: a series of woven screen discs of cross-sectional diameters substantially equal to that of the fuel supply tube, and with mesh sizes varying from coarse to fine; and spacer bands adapted to be received within the fuel supply tube for longitudinally spacing the screen discs along the length of the fuel supply tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set out by claim 7 wherein the wire screen is comprised of a round spiraling brush adapted to be longitudinally disposed within the fuel supply tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
82 words
The combination as set out by claim 8 wherein the wire screen is comprised of a number of individual pieces of wire mesh with mesh size varying from coarse to fine, said coarse wire mesh pieces being positioned within the fuel supply tube at the second end thereof and said fine wire mesh being positioned within the fuel supply tube at the first end thereof, said screen pieces being undulated so as to cause fuel to alternately pass through the screen undulations.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
82 words
The combination as set out by claim 15 wherein the wire screen is comprised of a number of individual pieces of wire mesh with mesh size varying from coarse to fine, said coarse wire mesh pieces being positioned within the fuel supply tube at the second end thereof and said fine wire mesh being positioned within the fuel supply tube at the first end thereof, said screen pieces being undulated so as to cause fuel to alternately pass through the screen undulations.
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