Patent classifications
F02D11/04
Two-Stroke Engine Control
A two-stroke combustion engine comprising a user-operated throttle control, an adjustable valve arranged to control one or more air intakes of the combustion engine, and a control unit arranged to control a state of the adjustable valve, wherein the combustion engine is arranged to operate in a first idle mode at an idle engine speed below a clutch engagement engine speed when the user-operated throttle control is not engaged, wherein the combustion engine is arranged to operate in a second idle mode at a target engine speed above the clutch engagement engine speed when the user-operated throttle control is engaged and when the engine is not subject to an external load, the control unit being arranged to control the state of the adjustable valve to maintain engine speed at the target engine speed when the engine operates in the second idle mode.
Fluid supply system having shutoff valve with stabilized electrical valve actuator
A fluid supply system for a machine such as an internal combustion engine includes a shutoff valve having an electrical actuator that includes a solenoid subassembly, and a stabilizer for the electrical valve actuator. The stabilizer includes a fitting structured to couple the shutoff valve to adjacent hardware in the fluid supply system, and a strongarm extending between the fitting and the solenoid assembly and clamped to the solenoid subassembly. A vibration-damping reinforced grommet may be clamped between the solenoid subassembly and the clamp.
Throttle control mechanism for a surfacing machine
A throttle control mechanism for a surfacing machine, the control mechanism comprising a control member (310) arranged movable (M, D) in a support structure (320), wherein the control member (310) is arranged to be tensely attached to a throttle actuator (330) of the surfacing machine via a tensile engagement member (340), wherein the control member (310) is arranged to be held fixed in the support structure in at least a first throttle position (350), where the control member is arranged biased towards an idle throttle position (370) when released from the first throttle position (350), and wherein the first throttle position (350) and the idle throttle position (370) are configurable to provide an engine speed margin with respect to a clutch engagement engine speed range of the surfacing machine.
Throttle control mechanism for a surfacing machine
A throttle control mechanism for a surfacing machine, the control mechanism comprising a control member (310) arranged movable (M, D) in a support structure (320), wherein the control member (310) is arranged to be tensely attached to a throttle actuator (330) of the surfacing machine via a tensile engagement member (340), wherein the control member (310) is arranged to be held fixed in the support structure in at least a first throttle position (350), where the control member is arranged biased towards an idle throttle position (370) when released from the first throttle position (350), and wherein the first throttle position (350) and the idle throttle position (370) are configurable to provide an engine speed margin with respect to a clutch engagement engine speed range of the surfacing machine.
Throttle grip device
A throttle grip device includes: an interlocking member capable of rotating with an rotational operation of a throttle grip; a rotation angle detecting unit capable of detecting a rotation angle of the throttle grip by detecting a rotation angle of the interlocking member; and a return spring configured by a torsion coil spring which has one end locked to the interlocking member and urges the throttle grip and the interlocking member in a rotation direction toward initial positions when the throttle grip is rotationally operated. An engine can be controlled according to the rotation angle of the throttle grip detected by the rotation angle detecting unit, and the throttle grip device comprises a holding member which rotatably holds the interlocking member while positioning the interlocking member and holds the other end of the return spring while locking the other end of the return spring.
THROTTLE GRIP DEVICE
A throttle grip device includes: an interlocking member capable of rotating with an rotational operation of a throttle grip; a rotation angle detecting unit capable of detecting a rotation angle of the throttle grip by detecting a rotation angle of the interlocking member; and a return spring configured by a torsion coil spring which has one end locked to the interlocking member and urges the throttle grip and the interlocking member in a rotation direction toward initial positions when the throttle grip is rotationally operated. An engine can be controlled according to the rotation angle of the throttle grip detected by the rotation angle detecting unit, and the throttle grip device comprises a holding member which rotatably holds the interlocking member while positioning the interlocking member and holds the other end of the return spring while locking the other end of the return spring.
Motorized Vehicle
Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.
Handheld work apparatus
A work apparatus has a first and a second assembly. The second assembly is mounted movably in relation to the first assembly via at least one antivibration element. Formed between the first assembly and the second assembly is a vibration gap, which is bridged by the antivibration element. The work apparatus has a switch, for actuation by an operator, which includes a first contact element and a second contact element. When the switch is closed, the first contact element and the second contact element contact each other. When the switch is open, the first and second contact element do not establish an electrically conductive contact. The second contact element is part of the second assembly. The first contact element is part of the first assembly and, when the switch is closed, the first contact element and the second contact element bridge the vibration gap between the first and second assembly.
ENGINE INCORPORATING IMPROVED GOVERNOR LINKAGE
An engine having a linkage assembly, the linkage assembly having a governor lever, a governor shaft, and a throttle link. The governor lever couples the governor shaft to the throttle link. The governor lever is configured to adjust the relative position between the throttle link and the governor shaft. The governor lever has a primary arm and a secondary arm, the primary arm being movable with respect to the secondary arm. The primary arm and secondary arm are secured via a fastener which prevents relative motion between the primary and secondary arms.
ENGINE INCORPORATING IMPROVED GOVERNOR LINKAGE
An engine having a linkage assembly, the linkage assembly having a governor lever, a governor shaft, and a throttle link. The governor lever couples the governor shaft to the throttle link. The governor lever is configured to adjust the relative position between the throttle link and the governor shaft. The governor lever has a primary arm and a secondary arm, the primary arm being movable with respect to the secondary arm. The primary arm and secondary arm are secured via a fastener which prevents relative motion between the primary and secondary arms.