Engine Vibration Imager for Real-Time Crankshaft Angle Diagnosis

The patent replaces traditional mechanical vibration analysis methods with an optical display system. An accelerometer detects engine vibrations and converts them to electrical signals, which are then processed by a microprocessor and displayed visually on an indicator disk with timing marks. This substitution of mechanical prediction methods with electronic sensing and optical display enables real-time visualization of vibrations in relation to crankshaft angle, directly resolving the contradiction between measurement capability and information loss.

The patent introduces several intermediary components to bridge the gap between vibration detection and visual display. The accelerometer serves as an intermediary to convert mechanical vibrations into electrical signals. The microprocessor acts as an intermediary to process these signals and control the display timing. The indicator disk with timing marks serves as an intermediary to visually represent the phase relationship between vibrations and crankshaft angle. These intermediaries enable real-time visual information display while maintaining accurate vibration measurement.

The patent implements a real-time feedback system for engine vibration diagnosis. The accelerometer continuously monitors engine vibrations, the microprocessor processes the signals in real-time, and the indicator disk provides immediate visual feedback showing the phase relationship between vibrations and crankshaft angle. This feedback mechanism allows operators to directly observe vibration events such as piston ring instability during the combustion cycle without interrupting engine operation, thereby maintaining reliability while dramatically improving ease of operation for diagnosis.

The patent enables the engine diagnostic system to serve itself by providing continuous self-monitoring through the accelerometer and self-diagnosis capability through the visual display. The system automatically detects and displays vibration events without requiring external intervention or complex diagnostic procedures. The timing marks on the indicator disk automatically reference crankshaft angle, providing self-contained phase information. This self-service approach maintains engine operation continuity while making diagnosis straightforward and accessible.