US5586540A — Multiple stage supercharging system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 275 words

A multiple stage supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel, and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a backing plate attached to the crankcase of the engine, a centrifugal compressor housing having an air intake and an outlet, the centrifugal compressor housing mounted on the backing plate, a centrifugal compressor wheel attached to the magnetic flywheel of the engine, the centrifugal compressor wheel positioned inside the centrifugal compressor housing, air filter means for filtering ambient air entering the air intake of the centrifugal compressor housing, a secondary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. motor driven axial compressor having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the secondary plenum chamber, a primary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the d.c. motor driven axial compressor, the outlet of the primary plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the primary plenum chamber to the carburetor, an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor, alternator means for producing alternating current from the rotation of the magnetic flywheel, the alternator means surrounding the magnetic flywheel, and alternating current to direct current conversion means for converting the current from the alternator to a direct current, the direct current connecting to the d.c. motor driven axial compressor.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 275 words

A multiple stage supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel, and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a backing plate attached to the crankcase of the engine, a centrifugal compressor housing having an air intake and an outlet, the centrifugal compressor housing mounted on the backing plate, a centrifugal compressor wheel attached to the magnetic flywheel of the engine, the centrifugal compressor wheel positioned inside the centrifugal compressor housing, air filter means for filtering ambient air entering the air intake of the centrifugal compressor housing, a secondary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. motor driven axial compressor having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the secondary plenum chamber, a primary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the d.c. motor driven axial compressor, the outlet of the primary plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the primary plenum chamber to the carburetor, an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor, alternator means for producing alternating current from the rotation of the magnetic flywheel, the alternator means surrounding the magnetic flywheel, and alternating current to direct current conversion means for converting the current from the alternator to a direct current, the direct current connecting to the d.c. motor driven axial compressor.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 18 words

The supercharging system of claim 1 further comprising a wire mesh screen located inside the primary plenum chamber.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 99 words

The supercharging system of claim 1 further comprising air scoop means for collecting air generated by the forward velocity of the engine, the air scoop means connected to the air filter means, the air scoop means comprising an air cleaner housing connected to the centrifugal compressor housing, the air cleaner housing enclosing the air intake of the centrifugal compressor housing, and the air filter means comprises an air cleaner located inside the air cleaner housing, the air cleaner having a first section enclosed by the air cleaner housing, the air cleaner having a second section exposed to ambient air.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 127 words

The supercharging system of claim 1, wherein the alternator means comprises: a first stator having a first post and a second post, a second stator having a third post and a fourth post, a third stator having a fifth post and a sixth post, a first stator wire connected to the first and second post of the first stator, a second stator wire connected to the third and fourth posts of the second stator, a third stator wire connected to the fifth and sixth posts of the third stator, a manual switching station having a first on\off switch and a second on\off switch, the first on\off switch connected to the first stator wire, the second on\off switch connected to the second stator wire, and a bridge rectifier.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 17 words

The supercharging system of claim 4, wherein the bridge rectifier further comprises a 25 amp bridge rectifier.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 29 words

The supercharging system of claim 4, wherein the first stator further comprises the first post and the second post each having sixty turns of approximately 0.037 inch diameter wire.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 29 words

The supercharging system of claim 4, wherein the second stator further comprises the third post and the fourth post each having forty-two turns of approximately 0.062 inch diameter wire.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 27 words

The supercharging system of claim 4, wherein the third stator further comprises the fifth and sixth post each having forty-two turns of approximately 0.062 inch diameter wire.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 40 words

The supercharging system of claim 1 further comprising the centrifugal compressor wheel being constructed of cast aluminum, the centrifugal compressor wheel having a diameter of approximately 6.7 inches and having twelve blades, and the centrifugal compressor wheel weighing ten ounces.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 23 words

The supercharging system of claim 1 further comprising the centrifugal compressor housing having a round opening with a diameter of approximately 3.6 inches.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 77 words

The supercharging system of claim 1, wherein the axial compressor further comprises an aluminum compressor wheel having a hub, the compressor wheel having six blades, the blades being spaced at sixty degree intervals around the hub, the compressor wheel having six partial blades spaced between each of the blades, the compressor wheel weighing approximately 1.5 ounces, a d.c. motor connected to the hub of the compressor wheel, and a d.c. motor tripod providing support for the motor.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 110 words

The supercharging system of claim 11, wherein the d.c. motor further comprises: an output shaft having a diameter of approximately 0.156 inches, a round motor housing constructed of aluminum, a motor armature, the armature having seven skewed slotted sectors, the sectors being wound with ten turns of 21 AWG single strand copper wire, a magnetic housing surrounding the armature, the magnetic housing having a barrel, the barrel having an outside diameter of approximately 1.32 inches, a first bank of rare earth magnets positioned inside the motor housing, a second bank of rare earth magnets positioned in the motor housing opposite the first bank of magnets, and two silver graphite brushes.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 284 words

A multiple stage supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel, a crankshaft and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a backing plate attached to the crankcase of the engine, a centrifugal compressor housing having an air intake and an outlet, the centrifugal compressor housing mounted on the backing plate, a centrifugal compressor wheel attached to the magnetic flywheel of the engine, the centrifugal compressor wheel positioned inside the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. generator having a first output of current, a second output of current and a sheave, the sheave connected to the crankshaft of the engine by a belt, air filter means for filtering the ambient air entering the air intake of the centrifugal compressor housing by the air scoop means, a secondary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the secondary plenum chamber, the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor being powered by the current from the first and second outputs of the d.c. generator, a primary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, the outlet of the primary plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the primary plenum chamber to the carburetor, and an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 284 words

A multiple stage supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel, a crankshaft and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a backing plate attached to the crankcase of the engine, a centrifugal compressor housing having an air intake and an outlet, the centrifugal compressor housing mounted on the backing plate, a centrifugal compressor wheel attached to the magnetic flywheel of the engine, the centrifugal compressor wheel positioned inside the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. generator having a first output of current, a second output of current and a sheave, the sheave connected to the crankshaft of the engine by a belt, air filter means for filtering the ambient air entering the air intake of the centrifugal compressor housing by the air scoop means, a secondary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the centrifugal compressor housing, a d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the secondary plenum chamber, the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor being powered by the current from the first and second outputs of the d.c. generator, a primary plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet mating with the outlet of the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, the outlet of the primary plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the primary plenum chamber to the carburetor, and an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 18 words

The supercharging system of claim 12 further comprising a wire mesh screen located inside the primary plenum chamber.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 40 words

The supercharging system of claim 13 further comprising the centrifugal compressor wheel being constructed of cast aluminum, the centrifugal compressor wheel having a diameter of approximately 6.7 inches and having twelve blades, and the centrifugal compressor wheel weighing ten ounces.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 23 words

The supercharging system of claim 13 further comprising the centrifugal compressor housing having a round opening with a diameter of approximately 3.6 inches.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 303 words

A supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor having an air intake and an outlet, the outlet mating with the inlet of the plenum chamber, air filter means for filtering the ambient air entering the air intake of the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, alternator means for producing alternating current from the rotation of the magnetic flywheel, the alternator means surrounding the magnetic flywheel, a first stator having a first post and a second post, a second stator having a third post and a fourth post, a third stator having a fifth post and a sixth post, a first stator wire connected to the first and second post of the first stator, a second stator wire connected to the third and fourth posts of the second stator, a third stator wire connected to the fifth and sixth posts of the third stator, a manual switching station having a first on\off switch and a second on\off switch, the first on\off switch connected to the first stator wire, the second on\off switch connected to the second stator wire, a bridge rectifier, alternating current to direct current conversion means for converting the current from the alternator means to a direct current, the direct current connected to the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the plenum chamber to the carburetor, and an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 303 words

A supercharging system for an internal combustion engine, the engine having a carburetor with an air intake snorkel, a gas tank, a magnetic flywheel and a crankcase, the supercharging system comprising: a plenum chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the plenum chamber mating with the air intake snorkel to the carburetor, a d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor having an air intake and an outlet, the outlet mating with the inlet of the plenum chamber, air filter means for filtering the ambient air entering the air intake of the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, alternator means for producing alternating current from the rotation of the magnetic flywheel, the alternator means surrounding the magnetic flywheel, a first stator having a first post and a second post, a second stator having a third post and a fourth post, a third stator having a fifth post and a sixth post, a first stator wire connected to the first and second post of the first stator, a second stator wire connected to the third and fourth posts of the second stator, a third stator wire connected to the fifth and sixth posts of the third stator, a manual switching station having a first on\off switch and a second on\off switch, the first on\off switch connected to the first stator wire, the second on\off switch connected to the second stator wire, a bridge rectifier, alternating current to direct current conversion means for converting the current from the alternator means to a direct current, the direct current connected to the d.c. motor driven centrifugal compressor, a pressure equalization tube extending from the plenum chamber to the carburetor, and an electric fuel pump having a first line and a second line, the first line connected to the gas tank and the second line connected to the carburetor.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 17 words

The supercharging system of claim 17, wherein the bridge rectifier further comprises a 25 amp bridge rectifier.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 29 words

The supercharging system of claim 17, wherein the first stator further comprises the first post and the second post each having sixty turns of approximately 0.037 inch diameter wire.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 29 words

The supercharging system of claim 17, wherein the second stator further comprises the third post and the fourth post each having forty-two turns of approximately 0.062 inch diameter wire.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 27 words

The supercharging system of claim 17, wherein the third stator further comprises the fifth and sixth post each having forty-two turns of approximately 0.062 inch diameter wire.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1999-12-24	2000-06-24	2000-12-24	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2003-12-24	2004-06-24	2004-12-24	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2007-12-24	2008-06-24	2008-12-24	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Multiple stage supercharging system

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