Combustion chamber structure having piston cavity
US5813385A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine having a cylinder head body with a pentroof-shaped combustion chamber comprises a piston including a piston cavity and a circular protrusion provided around the piston cavity, a fuel injector for injecting fuel downward to the piston cavity and a spark plug provided in proximity to an intake valve. Fuel is injected in a shape of a hollow cone and collides against the piston cavity and is diffused The diffused fuel is carried on the tumble flow of intake air and gathers around the electrode of the spark plug, this contributing to securing a stable stratified charge combustion. Further, the configuration of the circular protrusion prevents the sprayed fuel from scattering towards the cylinder wall.
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