Self-igniting internal combustion engine
US7431010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method includes the steps of delivering a main combustion air quantity and a main fuel quantity, from which a main mixture is formed, to the combustion chamber; igniting the main mixture formed in an area of a ignition top dead center; and introducing an additional combustion air quantity and an additional fuel quantity into the combustion chamber after the combustion of the main mixture in such a way that a fuel-exhaust gas/air mixture is formed, which mixture is reacted in an area of a gas exchange top dead center of the piston.
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