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Weiss Engine Co.
New York, NY, U.S.A.
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419,805
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Jan. 21, 1890
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Thermo Dynamic Motor
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to that class of heat motors in which the motive power is obtained by the alternate heating and cooling of the working-fluid in confinement under a higher pressure than that of the atmosphere. Its object is to retain and utilize by means 0f a simple apparatus the heat which is usually carried away and lost in this class of motors by the prevalent systems of condensation, and, in connection with an improved construction of the machine, thereby greatly increase its efficiency.
It consists in a novel organization of the motor, as hereinafter described and claimed, whereby the heater or furnace is located above the cooler or condensing space and the air and vapors necessary to support combustion in the heating apparatus are made to flow over the encircling-walls of the condensing-chamber and thereby absorb and carry back to the furnace or combustion-chamber the heat set free in the condensing process.
Claims:
1. In a non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor, a working and a displacing piston, both moving in a single extended closed chamber made tight to maintain a static pressure therein exceeding that of the atmosphere, in combination with cranks coupled to said pistons and revolving in one end of the same chamber upon a shaft projecting with an air-tight joint through the wall thereof, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
2. A non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor comprising a working and a displacing piston, both moving in a single extended closed chamber made tight to maintain a static pressure therein exceeding that of the atmosphere, cranks coupled to said pistons and revolving in one end of the same chamber upon a-shaft projecting with an air-tight joint through the wall thereof, and a body of liquid contained in said chamber to be agitated by the revolution of said cranks, whereby the working fluid in the chamber is charged with vapor from said liquid, substantially-in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
3. The combination, in a non-exhausting thermodynamic motor, with its working and its displacing pistons, both moving in the same closed chamber, made tight to maintain a static pressure therein exceeding that of the atmosphere, and with its cranks coupled to said pistons and revolving in an extension of the same chamber upon a shaft projecting with an air-tight joint through the wall thereof, of a body of liquid contained in said chamber and an air-pump coupled to the working-piston and having its inward port covered by said liquid, whereby in the operation 0f the machine a supply of air is introduced and forced through said liquid to produce a discharge of vapor therefrom within said closed chamber, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
4. The combination, in a thermo-dynamic engine, with its heater and its cooler, of an air supply conduit formed in or upon the wall of the cooler to connect with the burner or furnace of the heater, whereby the heat radiated from the former is taken up by the current of air flowing to the latter, substantially in a the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
5. The combination, with the crank-shaft, in a thermo-dynamic engine, of a working cylinder placed above said shaft, a heater at the upper end of the working-cylinder, and a passage for the supply of air to the heater formed in or upon the wall of the working-cylinder, whereby the working-cylinder is protected from the exhaust-heat escaping from the burner or furnace and is cooled by the current of air flowing thereto, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
v6. A non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor having the upper or outer end of its working-cylinder encircled by a heating device and the remainder of said cylinder enclosed in a concentric jacket forming an encircling annular conduit through which the heating device is supplied with the air necessary to support combustion therein, whereby the one end of the cylinder is heated and the remainder cooled by the operation of the heating device, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
7. The combination, in anon-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor, with its working and displacing pistons and the connected cylinders in which they move, of an outer jacket of enlarged diameter inclosing said cylinders to form an encircling annular conduit open at both ends, a perforated diaphragm fitted in the upper or outer portion of said annular conduit, and a gas-supply pipe communicating with the lower end of the annular conduit, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
8. The combination, in a non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor, with its working and displacing pistons and the connected cylinders in which they move, of an outer jacket of enlarged diameter inclosing said cylinders to form an encircling annular conduit open at both ends, a perforated diaphragm fitted in the upper or outer portion of said annular conduit, an annular chamber encircling the lower or inner end of the jacket and communicating by a series of orifices with the enclosed conduit, and a gas-supply pipe fitted to communicate with said chamber, substantially in t-he manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
9. The combination, in a non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor, with the communicating piston-cylinders and crank-chest inclosing its working parts and made air-tight, of a water-receptacle included within said crank-chest below the working-piston, whereby the air confined within the machine maybe automatically charged with vapor during the operation of the motor, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
l0. The combination, in a non-exhausting thermo-dynamic motor, with the communicating piston-cylinders and crank-chest enclosing its working parts and made air-tight, of a water-receptacle included within said crank-chest below the working-piston, whereby the air combined within the machine may be automatically charged with vapor during the operation of the motor, and a cooling device fitted in said receptacle, whereby its temperature may be lowered, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
11. The combination, with a working-piston, in anon-exhausting thermo-dynamic engine, of the longitudinally-perforated rod ex tending through the piston and secured thereto, the weighted governor-valve playing upon said rod to cover and uncover its ports, and the springs fitted at either end of said valve to control and confine its movement, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
12. The combination, with the closed working-chamber, in a thermodynamic motor, a bearing sleeve projecting with a tight joint through the wall of said chamber, and a shaft projecting outwardly from said chamber through said sleeve and having a shoulder to bear against the inner end thereof, of an annular metallic packing-piece interposed upon the shaft between the shoulder and sleeve and having a beveled or rounded face to fit into a counterpart seat in the sl1oulder,where by an air-tight joint is obtained and preserved at this point, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
13 The combination, in a non-exhausting thermodynamic motor, with its working-piston and the cylinder in which it moves, of the governing pipe V, through which communication is established between the spaces at the opposite ends of the piston, and the valve V', controlling said pipe to open or close it, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
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419,806
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Jan. 21, 1890
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Gas Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to that class of engines which are driven by the energy of exploding gases and known as gas motors, and has for its object to simplify the construction thereof and to increase their efficiency by permitting the exploded charge to expand to the utmost before it is exhausted, and then cooling it within the cylinder without reducing its volume, its expansion, exhaust, and the intake of a fresh charge all being accomplished during a single revolution of the crank-shaft driven by the piston.
It consists in a novel construction and combination of the several parts of the machine, substantially as hereinafter described and claimed.
Claims:
l. A gas-engine having a single piston working in a single cylinder provided at its outer end with an exhaust-vent and at its inner end with a supply-port for the admission of an explosive charge, the middle of the' cylinder and its outer or exhaust end being connected by communicating passages governed by a valve moving in synchronism with the piston, whereby said communicating passages are closed as the piston, impelled by the explosion of the gaseous charge, makes its outstroke, and upon the return-stroke said passages are opened during the first portion and closed during the remainder of said stroke, thereby permitting during the out-stroke a full expansion of the exploded charge and during the in-stroke a displacement of the burned charge to the exhaust side and an in-draft and compression of a fresh charge at the compression side of the piston preparatory to an explosion at the end of said in-stroke, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
2. In a gas-engine, a single cylinder having passages establishing communication between the middle of its length and its outer end and recesses in its inner periphery connecting with said passages, a valve controlling said communication and the communication between the outer end of the cylinder and an exhaust-vent, and a piston working in said cylinder and actuating immediately said valve, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
3. In a gas-engine, a single cylinder having an explosion-chamber at its inner end and an exhaust-port at its outer end, a hollow extended piston moving in the cylinder, a displacing-block at the outer end of the cylinder, upon which the piston is carried at the end of its outstroke, passages establishing communication between the middle of the cylinder and its outer end, and a valve actuated immediately by the movement of the piston and controlling said passages, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
4. A gas-engine constructed, substantially as described, of a single cylinder having an explosion-chamber at its inner end, an exhaust-port at its outer end, and a passage establishing communication between the middle of its length and said outer end, and which is provided with a piston moving therein over the ports into said passages, an inlet valve for the charge, an igniting device connecting with they explosion-chamber, a crankshaft coupled to the piston, and valves actuated thereby to control the igniting device, the exhaust-port, and the communicating passage, all arranged and operating substantially as set forth, so that during one revolution of the shaft the exploding charge shall, after propelling the piston outwardly and thereby expelling the previously-exploded charge through the exhaust, be displaced from one side of the piston to the other upon its return-stroke, and thereby so expanded and cooled as to create an in-draft for afresh explosive charge, which shall be compressed into the explosion-chamber by the completion of said return-stroke.
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473,685
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Apr. 26, 1892
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Gas Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
My invention relates to the class of gas-engines which are operated by what is known as a four-stroke cycle that is to say, when the charge is exploded the piston makes its out-stroke, then returns and expels the products of combustion, then makes a second out-stroke, drawing in the charge, and then on the next in-stroke compressing said charge.
The object of my invention is in the main to improve the means for admitting the gas and air forming the explosive charge and for igniting the same.
Claims:
1. A gas-engine having an elongated rotating tubular valve aligned axially the cylinder and always open thereto at its forward end, said valve being provided with a single port in its side, and a valve-casing having air and gas inlets, an exhaust-outlet, and an igniting-aperture, said port in the valve being brought successively to the receiving-ports, the igniting-point, and the exhaust-outlet, as set forth.
2. In a gas-engine, the combination, with the cylinder, the piston, and the valve-casing I, secured to the cylinder and provided with air-inlets, a gas-inlet, an exhaust outlet, and an aperture to receive the igniting-tube, of the said igniting-tube and the elongated tubular rotating valve J mounted in said casing and provided with a single port 6, the air and gas inlets being arranged in line, whereby they open to the valve-port simultaneously, as set forth.
3. In a gas-engine, the combination, with the cylinder, the piston, and the valve-casing secured to the cylinder and aligned axially therewith, said casing having in it an exhaust outlet, an aperture for the reception of the igniting, one at each side of the gas-inlet, of the igniting tube, a gas-inlet g, and two air-inlets, f f, one at each end of the gas-inlet, of the igniting tube and the rotating valve mounted in said casing and provided with a port e, substantially as set forth.
4. In a gas-engine, the combination, with a cylinder and piston, of the valve-casing I, provided with gas and air inlets, an exhaust-outlet, an aperture to ,receive the igniting-tube, and a recess i', connecting with the latter aperture, the igniting-tube, and the valve J, mounted in said casing and having a port e, substantially as set forth.
5. In a gas-engine, the combination, with the valve-casing provided with an exhaust-outlet, of a rotating cylindrical valve mounted in said casing and provided with a port e, adapted to open the said recess to the exhaust-outlet as set forth.
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492,126
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Feb. 21, 1893
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Igniter for Gas Engines
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
My invention relates to incandescent igniters for gas-engines and has for its object to provide improved means for holding the igniter tubes whereby a broken tube may be replaced by a new one readily and quickly land whereby when one igniter is disabled it if may be immediately cut off from connection with the cylinder and the explosions may continue to be produced by a second igniter, thereby avoiding the stopping of the engine to put in a new tube: A further object is to prevent as far as possible the conduction of heat from the incandescent tube.
Claims:
l. In an incandescent igniter for gas-engines, the combination with the cylinder and the incandescent tube, of an independent tube communicating with said cylinder and having a lateral seat for the incandescent tube, a jacket surrounding said incandescent tube and a valve-rod screw-threaded into the outer end of said independent tube and adapted to close its bore between its inner end and the seat for the incandescent tube whereby the latter may be removed and replaced without permitting the escape of gas from the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
2. In an incandescent igniter for gas-engines, the combination with the cylinder, the incandescent tube and a seat for one end of said tube, of a longitudinally divided jacket to surround said tube, one part of said jacket being fixed and having a seat for the other end of the tube and the other part of said jacket being removable, substantially as shown and described.
3. In an incandescent igniter for gas-engines, the combination with the cylinder and the incandescent tube, of a fixed arm having its end in line with said tube, and a chambered screw carried by said arm and forming a seat for the outer end of said tube, substantially as shown and described.
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543,163
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Jul. 23, 1895
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to the general class of gas-engines, and particularly to gas-engines, of that type in which the charge is compressed in the motor-cylinder before ignition. The increased efficiency of engines of this type over those in which there is no compression of the charge is Well known, and theoretically the efficiency should increase with increased compression. It has been generally held, however, that the practical limit in this-direction has been reached because, with the increase in bulk and Weight of parts supposed to be required by the greater strains attending increase of compression the friction of the moving parts and consequently the negative work of the engine increase more rapidly than the efficiency. On the other hand, investigation has shown that it might be possible to prevent the relatively rapid increase of negative work above alluded to and thereby to obtain, in part at least, the theoretical advantage due to an increase of compression. In the present engine the forward movement of the piston is made against the resistance of an elastic medium which is interposed between the piston or some part connected therewith and a suitable rigid land unyielding abutment whereby the strains upon the moving parts, such as the thrust upon the crank and the friction on the cross-head or slide are relieved, and the energy which is stored in the medium by the forward stroke of the piston is imparted again to the piston on its return stroke.
The desired effect is most conveniently and effectively secured by maintaining a constant fluid pressure, above atmospheric pressure against the front side of the piston, for which purpose the front end of the motor-cylinder is formed with or communicates with a closed chamber filled with gas or air. The pressure within the chamber is practically constant (assuming the piston to be at rest) and the best results will be obtained when it is somewhat greater than the pressure upon the compressed charge. A further important result is secured by causing the pressure to be exerted upon the front end of the piston within the cylinder, in that the tendency to leakage between the piston and the walls of the cylinder is reduced to an extent corresponding to the degree of the pressure in the front end of the cylinder.
Claims:
1. In a gas engine, the combination of a motor cylinder, a second or pump cylinder in line with the first, pistons in said cylinders connected to move together and a conductor through which the charge is forced from the pressure chamber of the pump cylinder and is delivered into the motor cylinder through the motor piston, substantially as shown and described.
2. In a gas engine, the combination of a motor cylinder, a piston having a port therein, a hollow piston rod, a second cylinder in line with the first, a second piston fixed to said rod and adapted to move in said second cylinder, said hollow rod having inlet ports in advance of the second piston, and a chamber communicating with the forward end of the second cylinder and having an inwardly opening port, substantially as shown and described.
3. In a gas engine, the combination of a motor cylinder, a piston having a port therein, a chamber communicating with the enclosed space in front of the piston and tightly closed to prevent reduction of pressure by escape of its contents, a second cylinder in line with the first, a second piston connected to the first and adapted to move in said second cylinder, said pistons being connected by a conductor having inlet ports, and an inwardly opening valve to permit the admission of gas to said second cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
4. In a gas engine, the combination of a cylinder having an exhaust port at its rear end and having its forward end tightly closed, a hollow piston rod passed through the front end of said cylinder, a piston in said cylinder perforations communicating with said port whereby the incoming charge is evenly distributed, and means to introduce the charge into the hollow piston rod, substantially as shown and described.
5. In a gas engine, the combination of a cylinder, a piston therein, said piston having a single port formed through it and said single port having two valve-seats formed in its f walls, a valve plug adapted to rest upon the innermost seat and an independent valve plug having a stem entered in `and guided by the first valve plug and adapted to rest upon the second valve-seat, both of said valve plugs opening in the same direction, substantially as shown and described.
6. In a gas engine, the combination of a cylinder, a piston therein, said piston having a single port formed through it and said single port having two seats formed in its walls, and a two-part valve in said port, one part independent of and covering the other, and opening in the same direction, and each part adapted to close said single port, substantially as shown and described.
7. The combination of a motor cylinder, a piston having a port therein, an independent pump cylinder, means to conduct the charge from the pump cylinder to the port in the piston, and wire gauze interposed between the port and the conductor to prevent lighting back, substantially as shown and described
8. In a gas engine, the combination of a motor cylinder having at its end behind the piston an exhaust port for the burned gases, a tightly closed compression chamber communicating with the front end of said cylinder, and a pump cylinder communicating with the space behind the motor-piston for the delivery of the explosive charge thereto, whereby a fresh charge may be delivered under pressure to the motor-cylinder without necessitating openings through the wall of the motor-cylinder, which would reduce by leakage, the efficiency of the compression chamber, substantially as shown and described.
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543,165
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Jul. 23, 1895
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates particularly to explosive engines in which the charge is compressed in the motor-cylinder before ignition takes place.
One object is to increase the efficiency of explosive engines of the well-known Otto type, in which the cycle of actions is completed during two revolutions of the crank-shaft, the end particularly in view being to provide means whereby in engines of this particular type it may become possible to take advantage of the establishment of an elastic cushion against the front side of the piston, which shall be compressed during the forward movement of the piston and shall be made to do work by expansion during the return stroke of the piston. Incidentally to the successful development of this portion of the invention and as a result of the peculiar conditions which obtain it has been found both desirable and necessary to provide certain special means for lubricating the piston, which means are also applicable to single-acting engines.
Claims:
l. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder, of a jacket surrounding the cylinder with a space between which communicates with the forward end of the cylinder, the forward end of the cylinder and said space being tightly closed so that the contained gas or gases shall be compressed by the forward movement of the piston to expand and do work upon the piston as it makes its return movement, means to displace the air or gases in said space as the engine is operated, and a cooling device, whereby the air or gas is cooled as it is compressed during the forward stroke of the piston and is returned to contact with the heated cylinder for further expansion by increase of temperature as the piston makes its return stroke, substantially as shown and described.
2. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder, of a jacket surrounding the cylinder with a space between which communicates with the forward end of the cylinder, the forward end of the cylinder and said space being tightly closed, a pipe having its ends respectively connected to the space enclosed by the jacket near the respective ends of the cylinder, a check-valve opening away from the jacketed space in the pipe near the rear end of the cylinder and a check-valve opening toward the jacketed space near the forward end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
3. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder having its forward end, tightly closed, of a chamber communicating with the forward end of the cylinder, a valve controlling the communication between the chamber and forward end of the cylinder, and means for operating said valve at successive movements of the piston, whereby communication is open to permit compression and subsequent expansion of the enclosed gases during certain movements of the piston and whereby said communication is closed during other movements of the piston to hold the gases enclosed in the chamber under compression and to relieve the front of the piston of their pressure, substantially as shown and described.
4. In an engine, the combination with the cylinder having its end closed to permit of compression of the enclosed air or gases by the piston, of a closed chamber communicating with the cylinder and adapted to receive a lubricant, a pipe entering said chamber with its end below the surface of the lubricant therein and having its other end communicating with an opening into said cylinder, and two check-valves in said pipe separated by some distance from each other and both opening from said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
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592,033
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Oct. 19, 1897
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates particularly to explosive engines in which the charge is compressed in the motor-cylinder before ignition takes place.
One object is to increase the efficiency of explosive engines of the well-known Otto type, in which the cycle of actions is completed during two revolutions of the crank-shaft, the end particularly in view being to provide means whereby in engines of this particular type it may become possible to take advantage of the establishment of an elastic cushion against the front side of the piston, which shall be compressed during the forward movement of the piston and shall be made to do work by expansion during the return stroke of`tl1e piston. Incidentally to the successful development of this portion of the invention and as a result of the peculiar conditions which obtain it has been found both desirable and necessary to provide certain special means for lubricating the piston, which means are also applicable to single-acting engines.
Claims:
l. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder, of a jacket surrounding the cylinder with a space between which communicates with the forward end of the cylinder, the forward end of the cylinder and said space being tightly closed so that the contained gas or gases shall be compressed by the forward movement of the piston to expand and do work upon the piston as it makes its return movement, means to displace the air or gases in said space as the engine is operated, and a cooling device, whereby the air or gas is cooled as it is compressed during the forward stroke of the piston and is returned to contact with the heated cylinder for further expansion by increase of temperature as the piston makes its return stroke, substantially as shown and described.
2. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder, of a jacket surrounding the cylinder with a space between which communicates with the forward end of the cylinder, the forward end of the cylinder and said space being tightly closed, a pipe having its ends respectively connected to the space enclosed by the jacket near the respective ends of the cylinder, a check-valve opening away from the jacketed space in the pipe near the rear end of the cylinder and a check-valve opening toward the jacketed space near the forward end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
3. In an explosive engine, the combination with the cylinder having its forward end, tightly closed, of a chamber communicating with the forward end of the cylinder, a valve controlling the communication between the chamber and forward end of the cylinder, and means for operating said valve at successive movements of the piston, whereby communication is open to permit compression and subsequent expansion of the enclosed gases during certain movements of the piston and whereby said communication is closed during other movements of the piston to hold the gases enclosed in the chamber under compression and to relieve the front of the piston of their pressure, substantially as shown and described.
4. In an engine, the combination with the cylinder having its end closed to permit of compression of the enclosed air or gases by the piston, of a closed chamber communicating with the cylinder and adapted to receive a lubricant, a pipe entering said chamber with its end below the surface of the lubricant therein and having its other end communicating with an opening into said cylinder, and two check-valves in said pipe separated by some distance from each other and both opening from said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
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592,034
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Oct. 19, 1897
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
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680,953
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Aug. 20, 1901
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
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704,995
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Jul. 15, 1902
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to the general class of explosive-engines in which the explosive mixture is formed in the working cylinder or explosion-chamber, a liquid hydrocarbon or a previously-formed gas being introduced into such cylinder or chamber and there mixed with air.
One object of the invention is to provide for the reduction of the temperature of the explosion chamber, and consequently of the fresh charge as it is introduced, so that a higher degree of compression can be reached without ignition and the efficiency of the engine increased.
A further object is to provide for at thorough clearing out of the dead gases from the explosion-chamber after each explosion.
A further object, particularly applicable to engines of this class with which a previously formed gas is made the basis of the explosive mixture, is to guard against the retention of any explosive mixture in the ports or passages leading to the explosion-chamber, such retention of explosive mixture leading to secondary explosions, which, at least, impair the efficiency of the engine, if they do not cause injury to its working parts.
To effect the cooling of the explosion-chamber and the clearing out of the dead gases, a small quantity of Water is introduced into the explosion-chamber in advance of the formation therein of the explosive mixture, the water so introduced being instantly vaporized, absorbing heat and driving out the dead gases which then remain in the chamber. The relative time at which the water is introduced is of the essence of this part of the invention. It has been proposed heretofore to introduce a small quantity of water into the explosion-chambers of engines of this class at or immediately after the instant of ignition, with the idea of utilizing the expansive force of the steam thus generated for power behind the moving piston. Incidentally the vaporization of the water would reduce the temperature within they cylinder; but such reduction reducing the efficiency of the mixture than would the dead gases which have been expelled by it. It will be evident that this part, of the invention is not limited to any particular form of engine or of devices with which it is practiced.
Claims:
l. In an explosive-engine, the combination with an explosion chamber or cylinder having a supply-port and an exhaust-port opened as the piston approaches the limit of its forward stroke, of means to introduce Water into the chamber or cylinder as said ports open, whereby the water precedes the explosive charge.
2. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a cylinder having supply and exhaust ports opened by the piston as it approaches the forward limit of its stroke, and means to discharge water through said supply-port as it opens.
3. An explosion-engine having independent air and gas supply ports terminating in the inner surface of the cylinder-Wall and means to close said ports at their extremities.
4. An explosive-engine having independent air and gas supply ports terminating separately in the inner surface of the cylinder-wall and uncovered by the piston in its forward movement.
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708,284
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Sep. 02, 1902
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Incandescent Igniter for Explosive Engines
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to explosive engines in which a non-gaseous fuel .is employed as the basis of the explosive charge; and it has for its object to provide improved means for the simultaneous ignition of the charge at different points in the cross-section of the working cylinder or explosion-chamber.
Claims:
1. In an explosive-engine, the combination of a combustion chamber or cylinder, a plurality of separate and independent igniters disposed on the cylinder-head at widely-separated points to ignite the charge at different places in the combustion-chamber simultaneously, one or more of said igniters having a projection within the cylinder, and means to inject the fuel against such projection, substantially as described.
2. In an explosive-engine, the combination of a single combustion-chamber, a fuel-supply pipe having a nozzle with a plurality of inlet-openings, a plurality of separate and independent igniters disposed on the cylinder-head at widely-separated points within said single chamber to ignite the charge at different places in said chamber simultaneously, the igniters in line with said inlet-openings being provided with lips to receive and vaporize the fuel, substantially as described.
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710,026
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Sep. 30, 1902
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Lubricator for Explosive Engines
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to devices for delivering lubricating-oil to the pistons and other enclosed parts of explosive-engines. Heretofore such devices have generally been so constructed and arranged that it has been impossible to determine with certainty whether the lubricating-oil is being properly fed. Even when sight-glasses are provided it has often happened that the oil-passages, including the passage through the sight-glass, have been filled with oil, so that the escape of oil from the needle or other valve drop by drop cannot be seen.
It is the object of this invention to provide such a construction so that the accumulation of oil is prevented and the dropping of the oil from the needle or other valve can be seen at all times.
A further object is to render the feeding of the oil dependent upon the action of the engine alone.
Claims:
l. The combination with an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to a port in the cylinder-wall, said receptacle being below said port and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, and a vent from said port to said chamber whereby the flow of oil is induced by the partial vacuum in said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
2. The combination with an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to a port in the cylinder-wall, said receptacle being below said port, and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, a check-valve in said conductor, and a vent from said port to said chamber whereby the flow of oil is induced by the partial vacuum in said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
The combination with an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston, and a passage from said chamber to the working cylinder through a port adapted to be covered by the piston, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to an oil-port in the cylinder wall, said receptacle being below said port and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, and the vent from said oil-port to the passage between the chamber and the air-port, substantially as shown and described.
4. The combination of an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston, a pitman and a trunk-piston with an oil-opening there through, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to an oil-port in the cylinder-wall, said receptacle being below said port and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, said port being in line with said oil-opening in the piston, and a vent from said oil-port to said chamber whereby the flow of oil is induced by the partial vacuum in said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
5. The combination with an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to a port in the cylinder-wall, said receptacle being below said port, and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, a sight-glass in said conductor, and a vent from said port to said chamber whereby the low of oil is induced by the partial vacuum in said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
6.The combination with an explosive-engine having a chamber in which a partial Vacuum is produced by the rearward movement of the piston and a passage from said chamber to the working cylinder through an airport adapted to be covered by the piston, of an oil-receptacle, a conductor to deliver oil from said receptacle to an oil-port in the cylinder-wall, said receptacle being below said port, and said conductor terminating in said receptacle below the surface of the oil, a sight-glass in said conductor, and avent from said oil-port to the passage between said chamber and the air-port whereby the flow of oil is induced by the partial vacuum in said chamber, substantially as shown and described.
7. The combination with an explosive-engine, of a receptacle for lubricating-oil disposed below the top of the cylinder and open to the atmosphere, a sight-feed above the cylinder, and connections between said receptacle, sight-feed and cylinder, whereby the oil is drawn from the receptacle under atmospheric pressure by the movements of the engine and the feed of the oil is stopped when the engine is stopped.
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710,824
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Oct. 07, 1902
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Incandescent Igniter for Explosive Engines
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention is particularly concerned with the ignition of the explosive charge in internal-combustion or explosive engines, and has for its object to provide an improved igniter which shall retain the heat sufficiently to ignite a charge at the beginning of every cycle of the engine, although the character of the explosive mixture may vary and although the walls of the explosion-chamber are kept at a temperature sufficiently low to avoid premature ignition of the charge, even under high compression.
A further object is to provide an igniter, which will not become filled with carbon and will itself give long service.
Claims:
1. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a tubular extension or shell extended rearwardly from the cylinder-head, of an independent, tubular igniting ignition-tube, open at its forward end only, placed loosely within said shell or extension, substantially as described.
2. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a tubular extension or shell, extended rearwardly from the cylinder-head, of an independent, tubular igniting ignition-tube having a relatively large bore with a restricted port at its forward end, placed loosely within said shell or extension, substantially as described.
3. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a tubular extension or shell, extended rearwardly from the cylinder-head, of an independent, tubular igniting ignition-tube, open at its forward end only, placed loosely within said shell or extension, and a bushing secured in the forward end of the bore of said shell and independent of said ignition-tube, substantially as described.
a. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a dash-plate secured to the cylinder-head, a tubular extension or shell extended rearwardly from the cylinder-head and means to discharge oil upon said dash-plate, of an independent tubular igniting ignition-tube, open at its forward end only, placed within said shell or extension, substantially as described.
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723,956
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Mar. 31, 1903
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Explosive Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to various features of construction, and has for its general object the production of an explosive-engine of exceedingly simple construction, but of great efficiency and capable of very high speed.
One feature of the invention is concerned particularly with the introduction of the oil, which forms the basis of the explosive mixture, the vaporization of the oil, and the mixture of such vapor with air to form the explosive mixture, the special object in view being the certain vaporization of the oil without raising the temperature of the cylinder unduly and the speedy circulation of the vapor throughout the explosion-space in the working cylinder and the consequent reduction of an explosive mixture of uniform quality throughout the explosion-space, whereby f the best results as to efficiency and economy are produced.
Claims:
1. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a cylinder and piston, a cylinder-head having a substantially plane face, a tubular igniter carried by the cylinder-head, a compression-chamber in front of the piston and an air-duct from said compression-chamber having a port opened by the piston at the forward limit of its stroke, said cylinder having an exhaust-port also opened by the piston at the forward limit of its stroke, of an oil injector located in the wall of the cylinder, a separate dash-plate secured on the cylinder-head within the cylinder against which the oil is discharged by the injector, and means to direct the current of air from the port when opened upon said dash-plate, whereby the dash-plate is maintained at a vaporizing temperature and the vapor is carried away from said dash plate as formed and made to circulate in the cylinder and is thoroughly mixed with air.
2. In an explosive-engine, the combination with a cylinder and piston, a tubular igniter carried by the cylinder-head, a compression-chamber in front of the piston and an air-duct from said compression-chamber having a port opened by the piston at the forward limit of its stroke, said cylinder having an exhaust-port also opened by the piston at the forward limit of its stroke, of an oil-injector located in the wall of the cylinder, a separate dash-plate secured on the cylinder-head within the cylinder and between the igniter and the injector, and means to direct the current of air from the port when opened upon said dash-plate.
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737,686
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Sep. 01, 1903
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Reversing Gear
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
The object of this invention is to produce a reversing-gear which shall be compact, simple in construction, free from liability to stripping of the teeth through sudden engagement of the parts, and shall require but slight movement in either direction to effect engagement or disengagement.
The improved gear can be applied easily to shafts, which are in alignment, and is particularly advantageous for marine use, since the pressure upon the parts which are in frictional engagement will be increased by the thrust of the propeller-shaft both in going ahead and in going a stern.
Claims:
l. A reversing-gear comprising a frame or casing, a clutch member arranged within said frame or casing, a sleeve projected within said frame or easing, means to hold said sleeve from rotation, a transmission-pinion carried by said sleeve, freely-rotatable gears for engagement with said pinion and adapted for frictional engagement with said casing and said clutch member respectively, and means for disengaging said clutch member from said frame or casing and for effecting engagement -between said gears and said clutch member and said casing respectively, substantially as described.
2. The combination of a frame or casing, a clutch member arranged within said frame or casing, independent shafts to which said parts are respectively connected, a stationary transmission pinion, oppositely disposed transmission-gears for engagement with said pinion and adapted for friction al engagement with said clutch member and said frame or casing respectively, and means for effecting disengagement of said clutch member from said frame or casing and for effecting frictional engagement between said gears and said clutch member and said frame or casing respectively, substantially as described.
3. The combination of a frame or casing, a clutch member arranged within said frame or casing, independent shafts to which said parts are respectively connected, a non-rotatable sleeve mounted upon one of said shafts, a transmission-pinion carried by said sleeve, transmission-gears mounted loosely upon said sleeve, for engagement with said pinion and adapted for frictional engagement with said clutch member and said frame or casing and means for effecting disengagement of said clutch member from said frame or casing and for effecting frictional engagement between said gears and said clutch member and said frame or casing respectively, substantially as described.
4. The combination of a frame or casing, independent shafts one of which is movable longitudinally, a clutch member mounted upon said longitudinal shaft within the shell` or casing, a non-rotatable sleeve mounted upon said shaft and movable longitudinally therewith, a transmission-pinion carried by said sleeve, transmission gears mounted loosely on said sleeve for engagement with said pinion and adapted for frictional engagement with said clutch member and said frame or casing, and means to shift said shaft longitudinally, substantially as described.
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784,818
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Mar. 14, 1905
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention is particularly concerned with the feeding of the fuel which forms the basis of the explosive mixture in internal combustion engines and its regulation according to the work performed by the engine.
Claims:
1. In an explosion-engine, the combination of a fuel-pump, a shaft driven from the engine, weighted arms pivoted transversely upon said shaft, a cam or eccentric carried by said arms whereby the throw of the cam or eccentric is varied with the shifting of the arms, and operative connections between said cam or eccentric and said pump, substantially as described.
2. In an explosion-engine, the combination of a fuel-pump, a shaft driven from the engine, integral weighted arms pivoted centrally and transversely upon said shaft, a cam or eccentric carried by said arms about the pivot thereof, and operative connections between said cam or eccentric and said pump, substantially as described.
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787,709
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Apr. 18, 1905
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention has for its object to increase the efficiency of internal-combustion engines, and relates more especially to the means for introducing the fuel basis of the charge and to the means for maintaining in the explosion-chamber or working cylinder the conditions best suited to the operation of the engine.
Claims:
1. In an internal-combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder, an auxiliary chamber communicating with the working cylinder through a relatively small but unobstructed passage to receive air from the working cylinder during the compression stroke and to discharge the same into the cylinder as the pressure therein is reduced, a vaporizer and igniter independent of said auxiliary chamber, and means to supply the fuel basis of the charge is sprayed into the working cylinder by air discharged from the auxiliary chamber and the pressure in the working cylinder is reduced, substantially as described.
2. In an internal-combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder, an auxiliary chamber communicating with the working cylinder through a relatively small but unobstructed passage to receive air from the working cylinder during the compression stroke and to discharge the same into the cylinder as pressure therein is reduced, a nozzle through which the fuel basis of the charge is delivered to the auxiliary chamber, a vaporizer and igniter independent of said auxiliary chamber, and a pump timed to supply the fuel basis of the charge to said nozzle before the pressure in the cylinder is reduced, whereby the fuel basis of the charge is sprayed into the working cylinder by the air discharged from the auxiliary chamber and the pressure in the working cylinder is reduced, substantially as described.
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792,300
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Jun. 13, 1905
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
In internal-combustion engines of the well known type to which this invention generally relates and in which the exhaust and air-inlet ports are opened by the piston as it approaches the limit of its forward stroke the exhaust-port is arranged to be opened slightly in advance of the air-inlet port. In the practical operation of such engines not only is it generally desirable to employ a muffler because of the high pressure of the exhaust, but the exhaust contains more or less unburned gases, and it has also been found that the exhaust generally contains more or less air or oxygen which has not been combined in combustion with the vapor of the fuel charge. The existence of the unburned gases and uncombined oxygen in the exhaust is perhaps due to the existence in the working cylinder at the end of each working stroke in proximity to the air-inlet port of a small volume of the mixture which is not sufficiently rich in vapor to burn or which would burn slowly if at all. Such mixture is discharged from the cylinder when the exhaust-ports opened first. At all events it has been found in the development of the present invention that what may be termed the main exhaust; viz., that which is discharged from the engine-becomes practically free from unburned gases and from uncombined oxygen if provision is made for the escape from the working cylinder of such mixture as lies near the air-inlet port before the main exhaust-port is opened. To accomplish this, there is provided what may be termed an auxiliary exhaust-port, which is preferably arranged so as to permit such mixture to escape into the air-passage which terminates in the air-inlet port or into the air compression chamber or into a chamber connected therewith, and such auxiliary port may, in fact, be in one opening with the air-inlet port, the same being arranged to be opened slightly before the exhaust-port is opened.
Claims:
1. In an internal-combustion engine, the combination of a piston, a working cylinder having a main exhaust-port arranged to be opened as the piston approaches the limit of its forward stroke, an air-inlet port and an auxiliary exhaust-port arranged to be opened in advance of the main exhaust-port, and a closed chamber communicating with the auxiliary exhaust-port, into which the gases which lie near the piston are discharged before the main exhaust takes place and from which such gases are returned to the cylinder as the pressure therein is reduced by the opening of the main exhaust, substantially as described.
2. In an internal-combustion engine, the combination of a piston, a working cylinder and an air-compression chamber, said cylinder having a main exhaust-port arranged to be opened as the piston approaches the limit of its forward stroke, and a port communicating with the air-compression chamber and arranged to be opened in advance of the main exhaust-port, substantially as described.
3. In an internal-combustion engine, the combination of a piston, a working cylinder, and a closed crank-chamber, said cylinder having a main exhaust-port arranged to be opened as the piston approaches the limit of its forward stroke, and a port communicating with said closed crank-chamber and arranged to be opened in advance of the main exhaust-port, substantially as described.
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819,258
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May. 01, 1906
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to internal-combustion or explosive engines of a well-known character in which a trunk-piston reciprocates in the working cylinder and in which the air which is mixed with a hydrocarbon vapor to form the explosive charge is compressed by the forward stroke of the piston within the enclosed crank-chamber and is conducted thence into the working cylinder through a suitable port formed in the latter.
In-smaller engines of this type it is entirely practicable to cast the engine-frame, comprising the working cylinder and the crank-chamber, in one piece; but in larger engines the casting for the frame is so large and heavy as to make it difficult to handle, and therefore to make it desirable, if possible, to form the frame in two parts, which are subsequently secured to ether. It is impractical, however, simply to divide the frame on any convenient line, because of the necessity of avoiding any joint in the cylinder through which the trunk-piston moves and of the further necessity of providing for the requisite ports for the proper conduction of the air and the products of combustion.
It is the object of this invention, therefore, to provide for the construction of such an engine-frame in ,two parts, while meeting successfully the difficulties which present themselves, as above suggested.
Claim:
1. A frame for an explosive-engine comprising a base, an independent crank-chamber portion formed. with an interior seat having an air-inlet port in face, and an independent cylinder portion formed with a finished face to fit the finished face of the crank-chamber portion and having an extension fitting closely within said seat in the crank-chamber portion with a port arranged to be covered by the piston registering with the air-inlet port in said seat, said seat and a finished portion having other registering ports in their respective finished faces and an exhaust-port in the cylinder portion arranged to be covered by the piston, substantially as described.
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861,411
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Jul. 30, 1907
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention has for its object to increase the efficiency of internal combustion engines and relates more especially to the means for clearing out the exhaust from the working cylinder after each operation and to the means for maintaining in the explosion chamber or working cylinder the conditions best suited to the operation of the engine, particularly as regards the temperature of such chamber or cylinder.
For the purpose of clearing out the exhaust gases, maintaining in the cylinder the most favorable conditions, and improving the quality of the mixture, steam which is free from entrained water is introduced into the working cylinder.
It is highly desirable that the steam be free from water, first because with steam alone is it possible to attain with uniformity the conditions which have been found to be essential to the economical and satisfactory operation of internal combustion engines, whereas if water be introduced into the working cylinder and there evaporated the attainment of such uniform conditions is impossible, because of the uncertainty as to the amount of evaporation and as to the character of the explosive mixture. Furthermore, the tendency of water in the cylinder is to destroy combustion, and this tendency is largely obviated by the introduction of steam, which is comparatively dry or free from water. Again, the introduction of steam into the working cylinder permits a relatively high and constant temperature to be maintained therein, whereas the introduction of water would reduce the temperature and would cause greater variation in temperature, by reason of the variation in the amount of evaporation. Moreover, it is found that the introduction of water destroys the lubrication of the piston in the cylinder and causes undue grinding and wearing of the piston in the cylinder, whereas the introduction of steam comparatively dry or free from water promotes lubrication and permits the engine to operate much longer than would otherwise be possible.
In the practical operation of the invention, therefore, provision is made for a constant supply of steam comparatively dry or free from water, so that the steam may be introduced into the working cylinder at the proper instant in the cycle of operation of the engine and in regular and unvarying quantities, such steam being preferably supplied from the water jacket of the engine, in which the water is constantly renewed in proportion to the evaporation.
Claims:
1. In an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward limit of its stroke, means to supply steam, relatively dry and cool, to said inlet port, and means to supply air under pressure to said inlet port, whereby as said ports are uncovered by the piston air and steam are admitted to the cylinder to clear out the exhaust, cool the cylinder, and form the basis of the succeeding charge, substantially as described.
2. In an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward limit of its stroke, a closed crank chamber, means for supplying air thereto, a passage connecting said crank chamber with the air inlet port, and means to supply steam, relatively cool and dry to said passage, whereby as said ports are uncovered by the piston air and steam are admitted to the cylinder to clear out the exhaust, cool the cylinder, and form the basis of the succeeding charge, substantially as described.
3. in an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward limit of its stroke, a water jacket about the cylinder, a steam dome connected with the upper part of said water jacket, a connection from said steam dome to said inlet port, and means to supply air-under pressure to said inlet port, whereby as said ports are uncovered by the piston air and steam are admitted to the cylinder to clear out the exhaust, cool the cylinder, and form the basis of the succeeding charge, substantially as described.
4. In an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an air inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward limit of its stroke, a closed crank chamber, a passage connecting said crank chamber with said air inlet port, a water jacket about the cylinder, a steam dome communicating with the upper part of said water jacket, and a connection from said steam dome to said passage, whereby as said ports are opened air and steam are admitted to the cylinder to clear out the exhaust, cool the cylinder, and form the basis of the succeeding charge, substantially as described.
5. In an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward end of its stroke, a water jacket about the cylinder, a steam dome connected with the upper part of said water jacket, connection from said steam dome to said inlet port, means to supply air under pressure to said inlet port, a water supply connection direct to said water jacket and having an interposed valve, a closed tank communicating with said water jacket. and independent of the water connection, and a float in said tank to control said valve, whereby the loss of water in the water jacket is compensated by the addition of water directly to the water jacket without passing the same through the tank, substantially as described.
6. In an internal combustion engine, the combination of a working cylinder and piston, said cylinder having an exhaust port and an inlet port arranged to be uncovered by the piston as it approaches the forward end of its stroke, a water jacket about the cylinder, a steam dome connected with the upper part of said water jacket, a connection from said steam dome to said inlet port, means to supply air under pressure to said inlet port, a pump operated by the engine to supply water to said jacket, a direct connection from said pump to said water jacket including a valve, a by-pass around said valve, a tank communicating with the water jacket and independent of the water supply connections, and a float in said tank to control said valve, whereby the loss of water in the water jacket is compensated by the addition of water directly to the water jacket without passing the same through the tank, substantially as described.
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908,527
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Jan. 05, 1909
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to the introduction into the working cylinder or explosion chamber of the air which, with the fuel, forms therein the explosive mixture and in accordance with the invention the exhaust from the cylinder or explosion chamber is made to act by induction or aspiration upon a body of fresh air so as to place the same in position to be drawn into the cylinder or explosion chamber through the exhaust opening as the pressure in the cylinder or chamber falls below atmospheric after the expulsion of the dead gases. When the exhaust port is opened, either by being uncovered by the piston in its movement or by being opened through suitable mechanism actuated from some moving part of the engine, the dead gases immediately escape with a high temperature and with such a high velocity that if the gases are directed through a suitable inductor or aspirator a flow of fresh air will be induced from a the charge may be introduced in any convenient and suitable manner, either with the air or independently thereof. Incidental to the introduction of the air in this manner, the number of necessary ports in the cylinder is reduced to one and, furthermore, the noise of the exhaust is largely reduced.
It will be obvious that the form of the devices employed for the introduction of the air in the manner described may be varied and that such devices may also be connected differently to the cylinder or chamber, all as may be rendered desirable by the particular conditions of use.
Claims:
1. An internal combustion engine having an air inductor applied to the exhaust port, whereby the escaping exhaust gases induce the flow of a body of air which is drawn into the cylinder or chamber through the exhaust port as the pressure therein falls.
2. In an internal combustion engine, the combination with a cylinder or chamber having an exhaust port, of an inductor or aspirator applied to the exhaust port and provided with an air inlet and an extension, whereby the escape of the exhaust gases induces a flow of air into the inductor or aspirator and the air is drawn into the cylinder or chamber through the exhaust port as the pressure therein falls.
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921,035
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May. 11, 1909
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Carl W. Weiss |
New York, NY |
Abstract:
This invention relates to internal combustion engines in which the cylinders are water jacketed. It is generally desirable to regulate the supply of cooling water to the water jacket of such an engine, especially when the steam generated in the water jacket is discharged into the working cylinder.
The regulation of the water supply has been effected usually, heretofore, by afloat maintain the water in the water jacket at a predetermined level. The float valve and its connections necessarily occupy consider able space, which is objectionable in some installations and are usually not practicable when the engine is mounted upon a moving base.
It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide means for regulating the supply of water to the water jacket, which shall occupy but little space-and shall not be affected by the position of the engine cylinder or by movement of the engine. In, accordance with the invention the valve through which the cooling water is admitted i is controlled by a thermostatic device, which is in such relation to the water jacket as to operate to open the valve when the supply of water in the water jacket falls substantially below a predetermined level and to close the valve when the water rises therein substantially above a predetermined level, but is not chamber and does not permit circulation of water or steam through itself.
Claims:
1. The combination of a water jacketed cylinder, means for supplying cooling water thereto, a valve to control the admission of the cooling water and a chambered thermostatic valve controlling device, the chamber communicating with the water level, and closed to prevent circulation through it, the passage of fluid directly between the valve chamber the expansion rod d is a controlling device comprising a chambered shell and an expanding member in said shell and in operative relation to the said valve, in the chamber of the thermostatic device communicating with water jacket at the approximately predetermined water level and being closed to prevent circulation through it, the passage of liquid directly between the valve chamber and the chamber of the thermostatic device being prevented.
3. The combination of a water jacketed cylinder, means for supplying cooling water thereto, a valve to control the admission of the cooling water and a thermostatic valve controlling device comprising a thermostat shell uniting with the water jacket through a nut at approximately the predetermined level of the water in the jacket and an expansion rod secured at one end in said shell and at the other end bearing against the valve to thrust it from its seat as it expands, the thermostat shell being closed to prevent circulation through it and the passage of fluid directly between the interior of the thermostat shell and the fluid chamber being prevented.
4. The combination of a water jacketed cylinder, means for supplying cooling water thereto, a spring seated valve to control the admission of the cooling water and a thermostatic valve controlling device comprising a thermostat shell uniting with the water jacket through a port at approximately the predetermined level of the water in the jacket and an expansion rod secured at one end in said shell and at the other end bearing against the valve to thrust it from its seat as it expands and means to unseat the valve by hand, the thermostat shell being closed to prevent circulation through it and the passage of fluid directly between the interior of the thermostat shell and. the fluid chambering prevented.
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1,219,511
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Mar. 20, 1917
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Air Compressor
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Carl W. Weiss |
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY |
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