US5255649A
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Intake air control system for the engine
Assignee: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1992-06-03
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Granted: 1993-10-26
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Expires: 2012-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A number of embodiments of intake passages for internal combustion engines wherein it is possible to obtain a tumble and tumble and swirl action or both under some running conditions and substantially unrestricted flow under high speed conditions so as to improve volumetric efficiency while, at the same time, increasing turbulence under the conditions when the flow pattern is altered. The flow pattern is controlled by a rectifier plate which extends through at least one of the intake passages and divides it into two flow areas, one of which is closed by a control valve which engages the rectifier plate in its flow controlling position so as to provide a stop for the control valve. The control valve is configured and oriented so as to provide substantially unrestricted flow paths in each of its positions. Embodiments incorporating carbureted and fuel injected engines are depicted.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiharu Isaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:34
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M35/00; F02M35/10; F02M35/10006; F02M35/10078; F02M35/10085; F01; F01L; F01L3/00; F01L3/06; F02B; F02B31/00; F02B31/04; F02B31/06; F02B31/08; F02B31/085; F02D; F02D9/00; F02D9/08; F02D9/12; F02D9/16; F02F; F02F1/00; F02F1/24; F02F1/42; F02F1/4214; F02F1/4221; F02M35/10242; F02M35/10262; F02M35/104; F02M35/108; F02M35/1085; F02B1/00; F02B1/02; F02B1/04; F02B2275/00; F02B2275/18; F02B2275/48; F02F2001/244; F02F2001/245; F02M35/10209; F02M35/10216; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 64
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head which other surface defines in part a combustion chamber, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, one of said flow paths terminating substantially at one side of said combustion chamber and the other of said paths terminating more centrally of said combustion chamber than said first path, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only said one flow path for directing more flow centrally into said combustion chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head which other surface defines in part a combustion chamber, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, one of said flow paths terminating substantially at one side of said combustion chamber and the other of said paths terminating more centrally of said combustion chamber than said first path, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only said one flow path for directing more flow centrally into said combustion chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the rectifier plate is configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through the passage when the valve means is in its first position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, both of which terminate only at said valve seat and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position spaced from said rectifier plate for permitting unrestricted free flow through both of said flow paths to said valve seat and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and precluding flow through one of said flow paths to said valve seat and permitting free flow through the other of the flow paths to said valve seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, both of which terminate only at said valve seat and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position spaced from said rectifier plate for permitting unrestricted free flow through both of said flow paths to said valve seat and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and precluding flow through one of said flow paths to said valve seat and permitting free flow through the other of the flow paths to said valve seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 4 wherein the valve means is configured so as to provide a continuous flow surface along the passage and rectifier plate when in its second position so as to provide no upstream gaps in the surface approaching the rectifier plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 5 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 6 wherein the rectifier plate is configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through the passage when the valve means is in its first position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 5 wherein the passage is formed by a pair of angularly related sections meeting at a bight, the valve means being positioned at the bight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 8 wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve rotating about an axis that is disposed substantially at the bight and which extends transversely to the flow path through the passage.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 9 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 10 wherein the rectifier plate is configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through the passage when the valve means is in its first position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
116 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said valve means comprising a rotary control valve having a generally cylindrical configuration with a cut-out portion therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
116 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said valve means comprising a rotary control valve having a generally cylindrical configuration with a cut-out portion therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 12 wherein the valve means provides a substantially continuous surface area with the cylinder head in each of its positions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 13 wherein the portion of the valve means which extends through the passage is provided with a cut-out.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being comprised of a plate portion extending into the passage and a base portion retained within the valve seat.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being comprised of a plate portion extending into the passage and a base portion retained within the valve seat.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 15 wherein the valve seat is formed by a counterbore at the other surface area of the cylinder head and into which a valve seat is inserted, the rectifier plate base portion being received in said counterbore and retained in place by said valve seat.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
132 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a first passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head forming in part a combustion chamber, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position spaced from said rectifier plate for permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, and a second passage serving the same combustion chamber of the engine, said valve means controlling the flow through said first passage.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
132 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a first passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head forming in part a combustion chamber, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position spaced from said rectifier plate for permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, and a second passage serving the same combustion chamber of the engine, said valve means controlling the flow through said first passage.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 17 further including a throttle valve for controlling the flow through the second passage for directing the flow to the combustion chamber through the first passage when the throttle valve is in its closed position.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 18 wherein the rectifier plate and the valve means are disposed only in the first passage.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 19 wherein the passages are each formed by a pair of angularly related sections meeting at a bight, the valve means being positioned at the bight.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 20 wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve rotating about an axis that is disposed substantially at the bight and which extends transversely to the flow path through the passages.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 21 wherein the throttle valve is rotatable about an axis that extends across the passages and wherein the valve means and the throttle valve rotate about parallel axes.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 21 wherein the throttle valve rotates about an axis passing through the center of the second passage and wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve and the axis of the throttle valve extends generally perpendicularly to the axis of the control valve.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the rectifier plate divides the passage so that the two separate flow paths have substantially different flow areas and wherein the valve means directs the flow through the smaller flow area when in its second position.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 24 wherein the rectifier plate is comprised of a plate portion extending into the passage and a base portion retained within the valve seat.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 25 wherein the valve seat is formed by a counterbore at the other surface area of the cylinder head and into which a valve seat is inserted, the rectifier plate base portion being received in said counterbore and retained in place by said valve seat.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
147 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said valve means defining a substantially unrestricted surface between said passage and said rectifier plate in said second position and configured so as to provide a continuous flow surface along said passage and said rectifier plate when in its second position so as to provide no upstream gaps in the surface approaching said rectifier plate.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
147 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate in said passage adjacent said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said valve means defining a substantially unrestricted surface between said passage and said rectifier plate in said second position and configured so as to provide a continuous flow surface along said passage and said rectifier plate when in its second position so as to provide no upstream gaps in the surface approaching said rectifier plate.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 27 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 28 wherein the valve means permits a free flow through both of the flow paths when in its first position and free flow through the other flow path when in its second position.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 27 wherein the passage is formed by a pair of angularly related sections meeting at a bight, the valve means being positioned at the bight.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 30 wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve rotating about an axis that is disposed substantially at the bight and which extends transversely to the flow path through the passage.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 31 wherein the rotary control valve has a generally cylindrical configuration with a cut-out portion therein.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 32 wherein the valve means provides a substantially continuous surface area with the cylinder head in each of its positions.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 27 wherein there are a pair of passages each serving the same combustion chamber of the engine.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 34 further including a throttle valve for controlling the flow through one of the passages for directing the flow to the combustion chamber through the other of the passages when the throttle valve is in its closed position.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 35 wherein the rectifier plate and the valve means are disposed only in the other passage.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 36 wherein the passages are each formed by a pair of angularly related sections meeting at a bight, the valve means being positioned at the bight.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 27 wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve rotating about an axis that is disposed substantially at the bight and which extends transversely to the flow path through the passages.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 38 wherein the throttle valve is rotatable about an axis that extends across the passages and wherein the valve means and the throttle valve rotate about parallel axes.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 38 wherein the throttle valve rotates about an axis passing through the center of the one passage and wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve and the axis of the throttle valve extends generally perpendicularly to the axis of the control valve.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 27 wherein the rectifier plate divides the passage so that the two separate flow paths have substantially different flow areas and wherein the valve means directs the flow through the smaller flow area when in its second position.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
101 words
A valve seat and rectifier arrangement for insertion into a port formed in a cylinder head at the end of a passage extending through said cylinder head, a counterbore formed at said port, a valve seat pressed into said bore to form a valve seating area for cooperation with the head of an associated poppet valve, and a rectifier plate element having a plate portion extending into said passage and dividing the passage into a pair of generally parallel paths and said plate portion being connected to a base portion received in said counterbore and retained therein by said valve seat.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
101 words
A valve seat and rectifier arrangement for insertion into a port formed in a cylinder head at the end of a passage extending through said cylinder head, a counterbore formed at said port, a valve seat pressed into said bore to form a valve seating area for cooperation with the head of an associated poppet valve, and a rectifier plate element having a plate portion extending into said passage and dividing the passage into a pair of generally parallel paths and said plate portion being connected to a base portion received in said counterbore and retained therein by said valve seat.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
30 words
A valve seat and rectifier as set forth in claim 42 wherein the rectifier plate divides the passage so that the two separate flow paths have substantially different flow areas.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, both terminating only at said valve seat and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths to said valve seat and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths to said valve seat.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, both terminating only at said valve seat and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths to said valve seat and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths to said valve seat.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
131 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being contacted by said valve means upon movement of said valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
131 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being contacted by said valve means upon movement of said valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
130 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through said passage when said valve means is in its first position.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
130 words
A cylinder head arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising a passage extending from an opening in one surface area of said cylinder head to a valve seat formed in another surface area of said cylinder head, a rectifier plate extending uninterruptedly in said passage and terminating at said valve seat and defining two separate flow paths in said passage, and valve means supported in said cylinder head and movable between a first position permitting unrestricted flow through both of said flow paths and a second position engaged with said rectifier plate and restricting flow through only one of said flow paths, said rectifier plate being configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through said passage when said valve means is in its first position.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 46 wherein the valve means permits a free flow through the other flow path when in its second position.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 47 wherein the valve means is configured so as to provide a continuous flow surface along the passage and rectifier plate when in its second position so as to provide no upstream gaps in the surface approaching the rectifier plate.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 48 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 49 wherein the rectifier plate is configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through the passage when the valve means is in its first position.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 48 wherein the passage is formed by a pair of angularly related sections meeting at a bight, the valve means being positioned at the bright.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 51 wherein the valve means is a rotary control valve rotating about an axis that is disposed substantially at the bight and which extends transversely to the flow path through the passage.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 52 wherein the rectifier plate is contacted by the valve means upon movement of the valve means into its second position for limiting the degree of movement of said valve means.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cylinder head arrangement as set forth in claim 53 wherein the rectifier plate is configured so as to offer substantially no flow resistance to the flow through the passage when the valve means is in its first position.
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