US4633824A
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Cooling means for the squish part of an air cooling overhead valve engine
Assignee: Kubota Corp
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Filing: 1985-02-25
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-02-25
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a cooling means for the squish part of an air cooling over head valve engine, comprising a fan disposed in front of said engine for generating cooling wind. A fan case is provided which covers the front side of the fan and engine. A wind tunnel is formed through the cylinder head of said engine near the squish area and is aligned so as to pass a cooling wind, generated by the fan, above the squish area. The engine is provided with an intake and exhaust ports opening at the front and rear surfaces of said cylinder head, respectively. In the lateral side of the wind tunnel, an intake or exhaust pipe is disposed laterally over the front space of the tunnel, so as to guide cooling wind blown up from the fan to the tunnel along its lower peripheral surface thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsutoshi Umeda
- 👤 Yoshio Tani
- 👤 Takeshi Kaai
- 👤 Keiichi Nakano
- 👤 Yoshio Izui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:17
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P1/00; F01P1/06; F01P1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder having a cylinder head affixed thereon and having a right side and a left side; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder and under the right side of said cylinder head; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber under and across the left side of said cylinder head; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area and extending through said cylinder head and over substantially the entire squish area; (e) a squish part including a portion of said cylinder head disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder having a cylinder head affixed thereon and having a right side and a left side; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder and under the right side of said cylinder head; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber under and across the left side of said cylinder head; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area and extending through said cylinder head and over substantially the entire squish area; (e) a squish part including a portion of said cylinder head disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The air-cooled engine of claim 1, further comprising: an air path disposed around said cylinder block; and a fan case for directing the cooling wind to said air path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The air cooled engine of claim 2, including a means for providing a delivery ratio of cooling wind to said air wind tunnel and said air path which is a function of the resistance produced from a choking effect of the air path between said pipe and said entrance of said wind tunnel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The air cooled engine of claim 1, further comprising a rib means extending along said pipe for directing the cooling wind around said pipe and into said air wind tunnel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The air cooled engine of claim 1, further comprising fin means disposed on inner walls of said air wind tunnel for providing additional surface area whereby the cooling efficiency is enhanced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The air cooled engine of claim 1, further comprising an air path disposed along said combustion chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
152 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area; (e) a squish part disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel; (i) said wind tunnel being disposed adjacent to a pair of intake and exhaust ports; and (j) said wind tunnel having a substantially flat lower surface and an inclined side surface which intersects said lower surface at an acute angle and is inclined toward said combustion chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area; (e) a squish part disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel; (i) said wind tunnel being disposed adjacent to a pair of intake and exhaust ports; and (j) said wind tunnel having a substantially flat lower surface and an inclined side surface which intersects said lower surface at an acute angle and is inclined toward said combustion chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
202 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area; (e) a squish part disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel; (i) an air path disposed around said cylinder block; (j) a fan case for directing the cooling wind to said air path; (k) a means for providing a delivery ratio of cooling wind to said air wind tunnel and said air path which is a function of the resistance produced from a choking effect of the air path between said pipe and said entrance of said wind tunnel; (l) intake and exhaust ports being disposed inside a seat means; and (m) an inclined surface of said wind tunnel being formed along a contour of said seat means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
202 words
An air cooled engine comprising: (a) a cylinder; (b) a combustion chamber disposed in an upper area of said cylinder; (c) a squish area disposed in said cylinder adjacent to said combustion chamber; (d) an air wind tunnel disposed above said squish area; (e) a squish part disposed between said air wind tunnel and said squish area; (f) a fan means for providing a cooling wind; (g) a fan case for guiding the cooling wind to said air wind tunnel; (h) a pipe means disposed across an upper part of an entrance of said wind tunnel for guiding the cooling wind into said wind tunnel; (i) an air path disposed around said cylinder block; (j) a fan case for directing the cooling wind to said air path; (k) a means for providing a delivery ratio of cooling wind to said air wind tunnel and said air path which is a function of the resistance produced from a choking effect of the air path between said pipe and said entrance of said wind tunnel; (l) intake and exhaust ports being disposed inside a seat means; and (m) an inclined surface of said wind tunnel being formed along a contour of said seat means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |