US 6,158,412 A · Air turbulence generator of internal combustion engines

Abstract

The device is utilized to create swirling, turbulent flow to the air entering an internal combustion engine, and to the exhaust gases therefrom prior to the gases entering an air pollution system. The device utilizes multiple curved and radially angled vanes to force the air into a predetermined turbulent, swirling pattern. For carbureted engines, the device is positioned between the air filter and the inlet to the carburetor and on fuel injection engines, the device is positioned at the inlet port of the intake manifold. 100% of the air which will enter the engine will have been forced into a swirling and turbulent flow by the device for maximum combustion efficiency. Within the exhaust system, the device is positioned within the exhaust tube(s) just upstream of the catalytic converter to force the gases into a swirling and turbulent flow, thereby permitting a more efficient utilization of the catalytic converter process.

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Dependent claims

A device for imparting turbulent airflow within the air horn of a carburated internal combustion engine, which comprises

parallel top and bottom planar surfaces,
multiple curved rectangular shaped vanes secured perpendicular to and equally spaced perimeterly between said surfaces,
a centrally located cutout within said bottom surface providing carburetor clearance for said device to lay centrally within said air horn,
said vanes each having a leading edge positioned at the perimeter of said surfaces and at an angle normal to said airflow entering said device,
whereby all air entering said device passes through said vanes and is redirected into a turbulent airflow prior to entering said carburetor and engine.

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Air turbulence generator of internal combustion engines

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Air turbulence generator of internal combustion engines

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Abstract

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