Versatile vprtex air generator and method of installation
OwnerDarrell Beaninventor
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Abstract
An easily installed versatile trimmable fit-to-size vortex airflow generator for use in internal combustion engines to enhance fuel efficiency is provided. The multi-impeller vortex generator comprises a plurality of blades evenly spaced angularly on a central hub. The blades are a ready trimmed to size to fit within the air intake conduit of most, if not essentially all, known conventional internal combustion engines. The vortex generator is constructed, i.e., formed, of a non-rigid construction such as molded plastic that is readily inserted in engine air intake passages to enhance turbulence.
Claims11
A trimmable to size vortex generator for insertion in an air intake conduit for increasing air intake turbulence and enhancing fuel combustion efficiency in internal combustion engines comprising:
- a central cylindrical hub;
- a plurality of trimmable-to-fit angularly displaced blades equally spaced and extending from said hub;
- said blades having a plurality of horizontal integrally formed demarcation extending the length of the blades;
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- said blades being trimmable equally to the appropriate blade length to fit the desired air intake conduit.
A method of retrofitting a trimmable-to-fit air vortex generating element in the air intake conduit of an internal combustion engine comprising:
- providing a vortex generator having blades with severable horizontal demarcations extending at least along the extremity of each blade mounted on a central hub;
- disconnecting the air intake conduit, measuring the inner diameter of the air intake conduit;
- trimming off the same portion from the extremity of each blade such that the trimmed vortex generator is snugly insertable in said air intake conduit;
- inserting said vortex generator in the air intake conduit;
- and reconnecting the air intake conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.