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Variable compression ratio engine

US5682854A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 1996
Grant dateNov 4, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a variable compression ratio engine which can operate both in a Miller cycle and a normal cycle, and which can produce a high output, reduce the generation of NOx, and prevent the occurrence of knocking. For this purpose, the engine is provided with an exhaust gas recirculating device equipped with a first cam shaft (10), provided with cams (11, 12, 13) for operating an intake valve (2) and exhaust valves (4, 5), and a second cam shaft (20), provided with cams (21, 22) for operating at least one intake valve (3) and an exhaust valve (5) to thereby recirculate part of exhaust gas into intake gas.

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