Piston and cylinder features for enhanced squish flow
US10316734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine includes an engine block having a cylinder, a cylinder head disposed on one end of the cylinder, a piston disposed within the cylinder, and a rim. A piston crown of the piston defines a piston bowl. The rim depends from at least one of the cylinder head and piston and is located radially inward from the piston crown. At least one of the piston crown and cylinder head defines a passageway that is configured to guide a squish flow from between the piston crown and cylinder head to the piston bowl to interact with a plurality of flames within the piston bowl to enhance combustion.
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