US Patent:
20030056749, Mar 27, 2003
Inventors:
Nicholas Beckertgis - Sheboygan WI, US
International Classification:
F02B019/10
US Classification:
123/292000, 123/258000, 123/275000
Abstract:
A hybrid air engine includes an engine block, a head with at least one precombustion chamber (head), at least one intake injector, at least one exhaust valve, a routing manifold, and an engine control module. The at least one intake injector, and the at least one exhaust valve are retained by the head. The precombustion chamber formed in the head includes a spark plug and a precombustion injector. A source of compressed air and a source for fuel is supplied to the routing manifold. The routing manifold directs the flow of the compressed air and fuel to the at least one intake injector and at least one precombustion injector. The engine control module controls the operation of the at least one intake injector, at least one exhaust valve, and other engine components.