Integrated Compressed Air Acceleration System for Endothermic Engines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supplementary systems for increasing engine power in heavy vehicles require large external tanks and complex pneumatic connections, leading to increased vehicle dimensions and costs, and are limited to industrial vehicles with air compressors, failing to effectively provide additional acceleration on all types of endothermic engines.
Innovation Solution
An added acceleration system for endothermic engines that utilizes compressed air from an integrated tank, introduced directly into the intake pipe before fuel injection, utilizing solenoid valves controlled by an electronic unit to enhance air intake during compression strokes, allowing for increased fuel injection and RPM pickup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If supplementary systems are used to increase engine power by withdrawing air from braking system, then additional acceleration is achieved, but vehicle dimensions and production costs increase remarkably
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the air storage function into the existing braking system components. The compressed air tank is integrated into the braking system architecture, and the air intake valve utilizes the existing braking air line infrastructure. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate large external tanks and complex pneumatic connections, thereby achieving additional engine power without increasing vehicle dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The compressed air tank serves dual purposes: it supplies air for the braking system and simultaneously provides compressed air for the acceleration boost function. The air intake valve can draw air from the braking system line for both braking operations and acceleration enhancement. This multi-functionality allows the system to achieve additional acceleration capability without requiring dedicated components that would increase vehicle size.
2Power
If large external tanks and high-pressure air compressors are installed, then additional acceleration is achieved, but production and commercialization costs increase considerably
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes the vehicle's existing high-pressure air compressor that is already installed for the braking system. Rather than adding a separate high-pressure compressor, the invention makes the existing compressor serve the additional acceleration function by providing compressed air to the intake valve. This self-service approach eliminates the need for expensive additional compression equipment and reduces production costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines the acceleration boost function with the existing braking air supply infrastructure. The compressed air tank, air intake valve, and associated piping utilize the same components and lines already present for braking operations. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate expensive components and reduces manufacturing complexity and costs.
3Power
If supplementary systems with external tanks are used, then additional acceleration is achieved, but the system complexity increases remarkably
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the acceleration boost system with the existing braking air supply infrastructure. The compressed air tank is integrated into the braking system architecture, the air intake valve connects to the existing braking air line, and the control mechanism utilizes the same electronic control unit that manages braking operations. This consolidation significantly reduces system complexity compared to having separate dedicated components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system components serve multiple functions: the compressed air tank provides air for both braking and acceleration boost, the air intake valve can supply air for both purposes, and the electronic control unit manages both braking and acceleration functions. This multi-functionality reduces the number of dedicated components needed, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture.
4Adaptability or versatility
If systems are designed for industrial vehicles with air compressors, then additional acceleration is achieved, but the systems cannot be applied to automobile engines without high-pressure air compressors
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal system that can be applied to both industrial vehicles and automobiles. By utilizing the vehicle's existing air compressor (whether for braking in industrial vehicles or integrated in automobiles) and designing the air intake valve and control mechanism to work with standard pneumatic systems, the system achieves broad compatibility across different vehicle types and engine configurations, ensuring reliable applicability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This system provides optimal and fast acceleration to both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged engines without enlarging the vehicle or increasing costs, ensuring effective power delivery on difficult routes, and compensates for air pressure deficiencies in turbocharged engines.
Implementation Method 1
the intake means comprise means for withdrawing the compressed air from means for containing compressed air
Implementation Method 2
the solenoid valve (4) is driven by the electronic control unit, indicated by (9)
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AI summary
Added acceleration system (S) for an endothermic engine (1), comprising means (4,7,11,12,13) for an additional air intake to at least one cylinder of said engine (1), the mentioned intake system comprising means (4,7,11) for withdrawing said compressed air from means (6) for containing compressed air coupled and being integral part of said cylinder, and intake means (12,13) suitable for introducing said compressed air directly in an intake pipe (14) of said cylinder before the fuel injection.