CA2720584A1 - Motorized vehicles spark timing control for use with biofuel gasloine mixure - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02P—IGNITION, OTHER THAN COMPRESSION IGNITION, FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; TESTING OF IGNITION TIMING IN COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES
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- F02P5/04—Advancing or retarding ignition; Control therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02P—IGNITION, OTHER THAN COMPRESSION IGNITION, FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; TESTING OF IGNITION TIMING IN COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES
- F02P5/00—Advancing or retarding ignition; Control therefor
- F02P5/02—Advancing or retarding ignition; Control therefor non-automatically; dependent on position of personal controls of engine, e.g. throttle position
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Abstract
The present invention provides apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing for use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. An operator selectable switch enables or disables an on-board computer selecting between gasoline and bio-fuel mixtures as the on-board fuel so that engine mounted sensors provide data used to determine optimum fuel-ignition spark discharge values from a computerized table.
Description
Motorized Vehicles Spark Timing Control For Use With BioFuel Gasloine Mixure BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to motor vehicles and, more specifically, to varying vehicle's engine spark timing during use of a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture.
The present invention provides apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing during use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. Also provided is selectable switch means for engaging an on-board computer when a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture is used as a fuel source with the computer in sensor communication to establish parametric values used to perform a computer database lookup to determine the optimum spark timing for a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture.
The present invention provides that the timing apparatus can be used in all gasoline engines.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide apparatus for varying motorized vehicles engine spark timing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus for automatically varying an engine's spark timing for use of a bio-fuel gasoline mixture as a fuel source.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus whereby a motor vehicle can operate on gasoline or hybrid fuels Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide switch apparatus for engaging a computerized database of predetermined values to determine the optimum combustion chamber spark timing for a given bio-fuel gasoline mixture.
Another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus having a plurality of varying sensor apparatus for establishing parametric variables to perform a database lookup to obtain the optimum spark timing for a given fuel mixture at a given load for a given engine state.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing during use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. Also provided is selectable switch means for engaging an on-board computer when a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture is used as a fuel source with the computer in sensor communication to establish parametric values used to perform a computer database lookup to determine the optimum spark timing for a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture used in any type of gasoline engine.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views.
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to motor vehicles and, more specifically, to varying vehicle's engine spark timing during use of a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture.
The present invention provides apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing during use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. Also provided is selectable switch means for engaging an on-board computer when a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture is used as a fuel source with the computer in sensor communication to establish parametric values used to perform a computer database lookup to determine the optimum spark timing for a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture.
The present invention provides that the timing apparatus can be used in all gasoline engines.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide apparatus for varying motorized vehicles engine spark timing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus for automatically varying an engine's spark timing for use of a bio-fuel gasoline mixture as a fuel source.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus whereby a motor vehicle can operate on gasoline or hybrid fuels Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide switch apparatus for engaging a computerized database of predetermined values to determine the optimum combustion chamber spark timing for a given bio-fuel gasoline mixture.
Another object of the present invention is to provide apparatus having a plurality of varying sensor apparatus for establishing parametric variables to perform a database lookup to obtain the optimum spark timing for a given fuel mixture at a given load for a given engine state.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing during use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. Also provided is selectable switch means for engaging an on-board computer when a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture is used as a fuel source with the computer in sensor communication to establish parametric values used to perform a computer database lookup to determine the optimum spark timing for a bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixture used in any type of gasoline engine.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views.
The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
FIGURE 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
FIGURE 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention.
FIGURE 3 is a block diagram of the present invention's methods of achieving optimal ignition timing.
FIGURE 4 is an illustrative diagram of the present invention's method of achieving optimal ignition timing utilizing a fuel knock detector FIGURE 5 is a flow chart of the setup operations required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 6 is a block diagram of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 7 is a flow chart of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 8 is an a chart of the alternative fuel test log FIGURE 9 is a chart of the alternative fuel test log.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
FIGURE 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
FIGURE 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention.
FIGURE 3 is a block diagram of the present invention's methods of achieving optimal ignition timing.
FIGURE 4 is an illustrative diagram of the present invention's method of achieving optimal ignition timing utilizing a fuel knock detector FIGURE 5 is a flow chart of the setup operations required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 6 is a block diagram of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 7 is a flow chart of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
FIGURE 8 is an a chart of the alternative fuel test log FIGURE 9 is a chart of the alternative fuel test log.
DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the figures illustrate the timing apparatus of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
timing apparatus for controlling fuel-ignition spark discharge 12 vehicle 10 14 fuel tank 16 switch 18 bio-fuel gasoline 22 testing device 15 24 chart 26 vehicle states 28 vehicle start up vehicle warm up 32 vehicle cruise 20 34 vehicle shut down 36 vehicle control system 38 engine control unit computer 42 sensors 25 44 engine state feedback 46 testing device 48 temperature sensor humidity sensor 52 pressure sensor 30 54 exhaust product sensor 56 testing procedure chart 58 operational procedure chart operational flow chart DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments, practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims.
Referring to Figure 1, shown is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
The present invention 10 is a method and apparatus to optimize ignition timing via switch 16 to accommodate bio diesel 18 / gas 20 blends for use in gasoline engines, such as vehicle 12 having tank 14. The method and system provides means to efficiently run a gasoline engine utilizing bio diesel / gasoline blends varying from 50% to 0% bio diesel.
Referring to Figure 2, shown is an illustrative view of the present invention.
Shown is a dashboard having switch 16 of an interior of an automobile 12. The present invention's apparatus and method 10 to optimize ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines provides means for the user to map the engine control system to the fuel in the fuel tank. When bio fuel is in use, the user toggles a manual switch to bio fuel, else toggles the switch to gasoline when standard gasoline is present in the gas tank.
The manual switch can be fixedly placed upon the dashboard as shown, else any location deemed appropriate for the user and/or vehicle.
Referring to Figure 3, shown is a block diagram 22 of the present invention's methods of achieving optimal ignition timing. The present invention includes two preferred apparatuses that when used with a dynamometer result in optimal ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines. Each apparatuses as used in conjunction and in parallel with the original power train module.
Using a laptop the user can modify the ignition timing and fuel delivery based on a two dimension table (x axis being rpm and y axis being load).
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the figures illustrate the timing apparatus of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
timing apparatus for controlling fuel-ignition spark discharge 12 vehicle 10 14 fuel tank 16 switch 18 bio-fuel gasoline 22 testing device 15 24 chart 26 vehicle states 28 vehicle start up vehicle warm up 32 vehicle cruise 20 34 vehicle shut down 36 vehicle control system 38 engine control unit computer 42 sensors 25 44 engine state feedback 46 testing device 48 temperature sensor humidity sensor 52 pressure sensor 30 54 exhaust product sensor 56 testing procedure chart 58 operational procedure chart operational flow chart DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments, practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims.
Referring to Figure 1, shown is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
The present invention 10 is a method and apparatus to optimize ignition timing via switch 16 to accommodate bio diesel 18 / gas 20 blends for use in gasoline engines, such as vehicle 12 having tank 14. The method and system provides means to efficiently run a gasoline engine utilizing bio diesel / gasoline blends varying from 50% to 0% bio diesel.
Referring to Figure 2, shown is an illustrative view of the present invention.
Shown is a dashboard having switch 16 of an interior of an automobile 12. The present invention's apparatus and method 10 to optimize ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines provides means for the user to map the engine control system to the fuel in the fuel tank. When bio fuel is in use, the user toggles a manual switch to bio fuel, else toggles the switch to gasoline when standard gasoline is present in the gas tank.
The manual switch can be fixedly placed upon the dashboard as shown, else any location deemed appropriate for the user and/or vehicle.
Referring to Figure 3, shown is a block diagram 22 of the present invention's methods of achieving optimal ignition timing. The present invention includes two preferred apparatuses that when used with a dynamometer result in optimal ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines. Each apparatuses as used in conjunction and in parallel with the original power train module.
Using a laptop the user can modify the ignition timing and fuel delivery based on a two dimension table (x axis being rpm and y axis being load).
Referring to Figure 4, shown is an illustrative diagram 24 of the present invention's method of achieving optimal ignition timing utilizing a fuel knock detector 46. The present invention includes two preferred apparatuses that when used with a dynamometer result in optimal ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines.
Each apparatus is used in conjunction and in parallel with the original power train module.
In one preferred method the present invention utilizes a fuel knock detector 46 to optimize the ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines. Also shown are temperature 48 humidity 50 pressure 52 and exhaust products sensor generating data used by computer 40 to control engine controls 38 of system 36. Engine states 26 including start up 28, warm up 30, cruise 32, and shut down 34 provide feedback 44 for adjusting the timing of system 36.
Referring to Figure 5, shown is a flow chart 56 of the setup operations required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to calibrate the engine fuel timing for a plurality of fuel ratios. Diagnostic equipment is used to identify optimal power output which is in turn recorded and stored into the engine management system interdisposed in the vehicles electrical system.
Referring to Figure 6, shown is a block diagram 58 of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to adjust the timing setting based on the fuel being dispensed into the gas tank. A manual switch affixed to the vehicle interior allows the user to select the proper setting prior to starting the vehicle after dispensing fuel.
Referring to Figure 7, shown is a flow chart 60 of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel. The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to adjust the timing setting based on the fuel being dispensed into the gas tank. A manual switch affixed to the vehicle interior allows the user to select the proper setting prior to starting the vehicle after dispensing fuel.
Each apparatus is used in conjunction and in parallel with the original power train module.
In one preferred method the present invention utilizes a fuel knock detector 46 to optimize the ignition timing to accommodate bio diesel / gas blends for use in gasoline engines. Also shown are temperature 48 humidity 50 pressure 52 and exhaust products sensor generating data used by computer 40 to control engine controls 38 of system 36. Engine states 26 including start up 28, warm up 30, cruise 32, and shut down 34 provide feedback 44 for adjusting the timing of system 36.
Referring to Figure 5, shown is a flow chart 56 of the setup operations required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to calibrate the engine fuel timing for a plurality of fuel ratios. Diagnostic equipment is used to identify optimal power output which is in turn recorded and stored into the engine management system interdisposed in the vehicles electrical system.
Referring to Figure 6, shown is a block diagram 58 of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel.
The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to adjust the timing setting based on the fuel being dispensed into the gas tank. A manual switch affixed to the vehicle interior allows the user to select the proper setting prior to starting the vehicle after dispensing fuel.
Referring to Figure 7, shown is a flow chart 60 of the fuel operation's required for the present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel. The present invention's system of utilizing biodiesel / gasoline blended fuel provides means to adjust the timing setting based on the fuel being dispensed into the gas tank. A manual switch affixed to the vehicle interior allows the user to select the proper setting prior to starting the vehicle after dispensing fuel.
Referring to Figure 8, shown is a chart of the alternative fuel test log Depicted is an actual test log describing the additional ignition advance with a 1013 bio diesel fuel blended with 87 octane gasoline. Additionally shown are observed characteristics.
Referring to Figure 9, shown is a chart of the alternative fuel test log.
Depicted is an actual test log describing the additional ignition advance with a 5013 bio diesel fuel blended with 87 octane gasoline. Additionally shown are observed characteristics.
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
Referring to Figure 9, shown is a chart of the alternative fuel test log.
Depicted is an actual test log describing the additional ignition advance with a 5013 bio diesel fuel blended with 87 octane gasoline. Additionally shown are observed characteristics.
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
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1. Timing apparatus for controlling fuel-ignition spark discharge in combustion engines using Bio-fuel Gasoline fuel mixtures comprising:
(a) combustion engine mounted sensors for generating parametric data;
(b) apparatus integrated into the existing combustion engine fuel-ignition spare discharge system for selectively modifying the discharge of fuel-ignition spark; and (c) switch for activating and deactivating apparatuses used for altering fuel-ignition spark discharge.
(a) combustion engine mounted sensors for generating parametric data;
(b) apparatus integrated into the existing combustion engine fuel-ignition spare discharge system for selectively modifying the discharge of fuel-ignition spark; and (c) switch for activating and deactivating apparatuses used for altering fuel-ignition spark discharge.
2. The timing apparatus of Claim 1, including switch mode for actuating existing fuel-ignition spark discharge by Engine Control Unit (ECU).
3. The timing apparatus of Claim 1, including switch mode for actuating timing apparatus for modifying fuel-ignition spark discharge in combustion engines having Bio-fuel Gasoline fuel mixtures
4. The timing apparatus of Claim 3, including a plurality of sensors taken from the group of temperature, humidity, pressure and exhaust-products.
5. The timing apparatus of Claim 4, wherein the sensors provide processing data establishing spark-ignition timing discharge.
6. The timing apparatus of Claim 5, including data storage device for storing retrievable timing modification values.
7. The timing apparatus of Claim 6, including a computer for retrieving stored timing values for a bio-fuel gasoline mixture from the data storage device
8. The timing apparatus of Claim 7, where sensor data is processed by the computer as parametric data for determining optimum fuel-ignition spark discharge timing for bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixtures stored on the data storage device.
9. The timing apparatus of Claim 8, where sensors include providing parametric data for combustion engine states taken from the group of: start up, warm up, cruise and shut down states.
10. The timing apparatus of Claim 9, where the timing apparatus is interdisposed between the ECU and existing fuel-ignition spark discharge apparatus.
11. The method of controlling fuel-ignition spark discharge in combustion engines using Bio-fuel Gasoline fuel mixtures comprising:
(a) combustion engine sensor means for generating processing means parametric values;
(b) processing means for setting fuel-ignition spark discharge; and ( c) switch means for actuating processing means generating fuel-ignition spark discharge timing values received from sensor means parametric data.
(a) combustion engine sensor means for generating processing means parametric values;
(b) processing means for setting fuel-ignition spark discharge; and ( c) switch means for actuating processing means generating fuel-ignition spark discharge timing values received from sensor means parametric data.
12. The method of Claim 11, including switch means for actuating provided fuel-ignition spark discharge by existing Engine Control Unit (ECU).
13. The method of Claim 12, including switch means for actuating timing apparatus for controlling fuel-ignition spark discharge in combustion engines having Bio-fuel Gasoline fuel mixtures
14. The method of Claim 13, wherein sensors means is a plurality of sensing means taken from the group of temperature, humidity, pressure and exhaust-products.
15. The method of Claim 14, wherein the sensors means provides processing means establishing spark-ignition timing discharge.
16. The method of Claim 15, wherein the processing means includes setting of the fuel-ignition spark discharge value retrieved from data storage device.
17. The method of Claim 16, including a computing means retrieving stored timing values from the data storage device
18. The method of Claim 17, where sensor means parametric data is processed by the computer means as parametric data for establishing fuel-ignition spark discharge for bio-fuel gasoline fuel mixtures.
19. The method of Claim 18, where sensor means includes processing means of parametric data from combustion engine states including start up, warm up, cruise and shut down.
20. The method of Claim 19, where the controlling method is interdisposed between the ECU and existing fuel-ignition spark discharge apparatus.
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