Abstract
A system of optimizing carburetor operation comprising: a carburetor controller; an air-fuel ratio sensor; a first communication channel; a processor; a power source; a non-transitory computer-readable memory element; a second communication channel for transmitting and receiving data; an external device; wherein said sensor sample air-fuel ratio in said carburetor; said sensor send said air-fuel ratio information via said first communication channel to said processor; said processor store it in said non-transitory computer-readable memory element; and said processor also send said information to said external device via said second communication channel. A carburetor spacer apparatus with multiple ports is also presented.
Claims
1. A system of optimizing carburetor operation comprising: a carburetor controller; an air-fuel ratio sensor; a first communication channel; a processor; a power source; a non-transitory computer-readable memory element; a second communication channel for transmitting and receiving data; an external device; wherein said sensor sample air-fuel ratio in said carburetor; said sensor send said air-fuel ratio information via said first communication channel to said processor; said processor store it in said non-transitory computer-readable memory element; and said processor also send said information to said external device via said second communication channel.
2. The system of optimizing carburetor operation in claim 1, further comprising a pressure sensor for collecting carburetor pressure information.
3. The system of optimizing carburetor operation in claim 1, further comprising a pressure valve for controlling carburetor pressure level.
4. The system of optimizing carburetor operation in claim 1, further comprising a tachometer for collecting revolution information.
5. The external device in claim 1, further comprising a screen for displaying said information.
6. The system of optimizing carburetor operation in claim 1, further comprising a carburetor spacer with two vacuum ports that are both connected to the main body on the manifold.
7. An apparatus comprising: carburetor spacer with two vacuum ports; wherein both ports connected to the intake chamber on the manifold.
8. The carburetor spacer apparatus in claim 7, further comprising a heat insulation for keeping the engine heat away from the carburetor.
9. The vacuum ports in claim 7, further comprising directional opening for creating an air swirl for better atomization of the fuel.
10. An apparatus for optimizing carburetor operation, comprising: a carburetor controller; an air-fuel ratio sensor; first communication channel; a processor; a power source; a non-transitory computer-readable memory element; a second communication channel for transmitting and receiving data; an external device; wherein said air-fuel ratio sensor samples the air-fuel ratio in the carburetor; said air-fuel ratio sensor sends the air-fuel ratio information via said first communication channel to said processor; said processor stores the air-fuel ratio information in said non-transitory computer-readable memory element; and said processor also sends said air-fuel ratio information to said external device via said second communication channel.
11. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a pressure sensor for collecting carburetor pressure information.
12. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a pressure valve for controlling the carburetor pressure level.
13. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a tachometer for collecting revolution information.
14. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the external device further comprises a screen for displaying the air-fuel ratio information.
15. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a carburetor spacer with two vacuum ports that are both connected to the main body on the manifold.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The present invention is illustrated with 19 drawings on 19 sheets.
[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of tuning a 1966 Mustang conducted in accordance with the invention.
[0025] FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a method of implementing the system of FIG. 1.
[0026] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an engine tuning process of a classic truck, such as 1956 F100, in accordance with the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 3.
[0028] The block diagram of FIG. 5 illustrates a system for operating and maintaining small generators in accordance with the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method of operation of the system shown in FIG. 5.
[0030] The diagram of FIG. 7 illustrates a system for maintaining and optimizing a sporadically used gasoline engine, such as a lawn mower, in accordance with the invention.
[0031] FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 7.
[0032] The block diagram of FIG. 9 illustrates a method for enhancing the performance of carbureted engines in high altitude in accordance with the invention.
[0033] FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 9.
[0034] The diagram of FIG. 11 illustrates a method for troubleshooting carburetor issues and mitigating engine heat effect in accordance with the invention.
[0035] FIG. 12 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 11.
[0036] FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a system, constructed in accordance with the present invention, for identifying and alerting when issues arise in carbureted engines.
[0037] FIG. 14 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 13.
[0038] The diagram of FIG. 15 illustrates a system, constructed in accordance with the present invention, for providing notifications to emergency crews in situations where a carbureted engine is crucial during emergencies.
[0039] FIG. 16 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred method for implementing the system of FIG. 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0040] The following descriptions are not meant to limit the invention, but rather to add to the summary of invention, and illustrate the present invention, by offering and illustrating various embodiments of the present invention, method, system, and apparatus for optimizing carburetors. While embodiments of the invention are illustrated and described, the embodiments herein do not represent all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the descriptions, illustrations, and embodiments are intended to teach and inform one skilled in the art without limiting the scope of the invention.
[0041] The block diagram of FIG. 1 illustrates one preferred embodiment wherein the system comprised of a dual port spacer 14 installed between carburetor 13 and the engine of a car 11. An idle air control valve 18 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 14. A carburetor controller with sensor array 12 is connected to the idle air control valve 18 and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 12 also has a wireless communication 12a for communicating with wireless device 15 in order to collect engine data 16 and store the data at a cloud service 17. An application on wireless device 15 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0042] The flow chart in FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 20. In FIG. 2, a devoted car enthusiast is working on a completely original 1966 Mustang 11. In order to enhance the carburetor's performance, the car enthusiast installs a controller 12 onto the carburetor 13 using a dual port spacer 14. Later, the enthusiast installs an app onto her wireless device 15 and establishes a connection 12a with the controller 12. The vehicle driving while collecting performance data 16, during which, the data 16 is uploads to a cloud service 17. The cloud service 17 sends immediate feedback on the carburetor setup. The data 16 was then shared with a carburetor expert for verification. After the carburetor settings have been verified, she enables idle air control valve 18 to rectify any anomalies that arise with the carburetor 13.
[0043] The block diagram of FIG. 3 illustrates another preferred embodiment wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 34 installed between carburetor 33 and the engine of a truck 31. An idle air control valve 38 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 34. A vacuum sensor 39 is connected to the second port on the dual port spacer 34. A carburetor controller with sensor array 32 is connected to the idle air control valve 38, vacuum sensor 39, and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 32 also has a wireless communication 32a for communicating with wireless device 35 in order to collect engine data 36 and store the data at a cloud service 37. An application on wireless device 35 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0044] The flow chart in FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 40. In FIG. 4, a granddaughter is working on her grandparents 1956 Ford truck. In order to diagnose the engine's poor performance, the granddaughter installs controller 32 and vacuum sensor 39 onto the carburetor 33 using a dual port spacer 34. Later, the granddaughter installs an app onto her wireless device 35 and establishes a connection 32a with the controller 32. She drives vehicle 31 while controller 32 collects engine health data 36. The data 36 uploads to the cloud service 37. The cloud service 37 sends immediate feedback on carburetor 33 setup. The granddaughter replaces a part on one of the pressure activated circuits on carburetor 33 based on the feedback given from the cloud service 37.
[0045] The block diagram of FIG. 5 illustrates yet another preferred embodiment wherein the system is comprised of an idle air control valve 58 connected to one of the ports of the carburetor 53. Vacuum sensor 59 is connected to another vacuum port on the carburetor 53. A carburetor controller with sensor array 52 is connected to the idle air control valve 38, vacuum sensor 59, and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 52 also has a wireless communication 52a for communicating with wireless device 55 in order to collect engine data 56 and store the data at a cloud service 57. An application on wireless device 55 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0046] The flow chart in FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 60. In FIG. 6, a homeowner using small gasoline generator 51 during an extended power outage. In order to gain maximum efficiency, the homeowner installs a controller 52 and vacuum sensor 59 onto carburetor 53. Later, the homeowner installs an app onto his wireless device 55 and establishes a connection 52a with the controller 52. After setting the target engine parameters, he enables the idle air control valve 58. The idle air control valve 58 is used to rectify any anomalies that arise with the carburetor during the operation of the generator. The homeowner monitors the load level given from the controller 52 and vacuum sensor 59 via wireless device 55 to verify the generator is not being overloaded.
[0047] The block diagram of FIG. 7 illustrates more preferred embodiments wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 74, installed between carburetor 73 and the engine of a lawn mower 71. An idle air control valve 78 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 74. A vacuum sensor 79 is connected to the second port on the dual port spacer 74. A carburetor controller with sensor array 72 is connected to the idle air control valve 78, vacuum sensor 79, and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 72 also has a wireless communication 72a for communicating with wireless device 75 in order to collect engine data 76a and 76b and store the data at a cloud service 77. An application on wireless device 75 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0048] The flow chart in FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 80. In FIG. 8, a business owner is running a lawn care business in Minnesota with a commercial lawn mower 71. In order to ensure consistent engine performance, the business owner installs a controller 72 onto the carburetor 73 using a dual port spacer 74. Later, the business owner installs an app onto her wireless device 75 and establishes a connection 72a with the controller 72. In the fall she collects engine health data 76a from the well running lawn mower 71. She uploads that data 76a to cloud service 77. In the spring she collects additional engine health data from the same lawn mower 71. She uploads the new data 76b to cloud service 77 and then compares the new data 76b to cloud service 77 stored data 76a from last fall. She uses the comparison between the data 76a and 76b to notice her lawn mowers 71 governor was set 500 rpm lower than last year. The business owner adjusts the governor 79 to get the lawn mower 71 back to peak power and efficiency.
[0049] The block diagram of FIG. 9 illustrates still more preferred embodiments wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 94 installed between carburetor 93 and the engine of a grain truck 91. An idle air control valve 98 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 94. A vacuum sensor 99 is connected to the second port on the dual port spacer 94. A carburetor controller with sensor array 92 is connected to the idle air control valve 98, vacuum sensor 99, and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 92 also has a wireless communication 92a for communicating with wireless device 95 in order to collect engine data 36 and store the data at a cloud service 97. An application on wireless device 95 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0050] The flow chart in FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment of the invention generally designated 100. In FIG. 10, a farmer is hauling grain in an old grain truck 91 in a mountainous area. In order to increase engine's reliability in changing altitudes, he installs a controller 92 and vacuum sensor 99 onto the carburetor 93 using a dual port spacer 94. Later, the farmer installs an app onto his wireless device 95 and establishes a connection 92a with the controller 92. The farmer uses the live connection 92a data to adjust the carburetor 93 at lower altitudes. After setting his target engine parameters on his wireless device 95, the farmer enables the idle air control valve 98. The Idle air control valve 98 is used to rectify the fuel trim issues that arise with the carburetor 93 as he drives higher into the mountains.
[0051] The block diagram of FIG. 11 illustrates yet another preferred embodiment wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 114 installed between carburetor 113 and the engine of a 57 chevy 111. An idle air control valve 118 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 114. A vacuum sensor 119 is connected to the second port on the dual port spacer 114. A carburetor controller with sensor array 112 is connected to the idle air control valve 118, vacuum sensor 119, and engine health sensor array. The carburetor controller 112 also has a wireless communication 112a for communicating with wireless device 115 in order to collect engine data 116 and store the data at a cloud service 117. An application on wireless device 115 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information. Engine data 116 can be shared through cloud service 117 to an online forum 110.
[0052] The flow diagram in FIG. 12 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 120. In FIG. 12, a couple car enthusiasts are having engine troubles on a road trip through the southern U.S. in their original 1957 Chevy 111. In order to diagnose the engines poor performance, the car enthusiasts install a controller 112 and vacuum sensor 119 onto the carburetor 113. Later, the car enthusiasts install an app onto their wireless device 115 and establishes a connection 112a with controller 112. They drive the vehicle while collecting engine health data 116. The data 116 uploads to cloud service 117. They then share the data 116 from cloud service 117 to a car forum online 110. The helpful community members from the online car forum 110 are able to use data 116 from cloud service 117 to diagnose the problem as a vapor lock issue on the carburetor 113 due to engine heat. The car enthusiasts then install an insulative dual port carburetor spacer 114 onto their vehicle 111. They monitor and log 116 the engine health with the dual port spacer 114 and find it is preventing the carburetor 113 from heating up and vapor locking.
[0053] The block diagram of FIG. 13 illustrates more preferred embodiments wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 134 installed between carburetor 133 and the engine of a large generator 131. An idle air control valve 138 connected to one of the ports of the dual port spacer 134. A vacuum sensor 139 is connected to the second port on the dual port spacer 134. A carburetor controller with sensor array 132 is connected to the idle air control valve 138, vacuum sensor 139, fuel quality sensor 130, and engine health sensor array. Carburetor controller 132 also has a wireless communication 132a for communicating with wireless device 135 in order to collect engine data 136 and store the data at a cloud service 137. An application on wireless device 135 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information.
[0054] The flow chart in FIG. 14 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 140. In FIG. 14, A food distribution company has a large generator 131 to support their freezer during power outages. In order to help maintain the generator 131, the facilities manager installs a controller 132, vacuum sensor 139, and fuel quality sensor 130, onto the carburetor 133 using a dual port spacer 134. The facilities manager and maintenance manager install an app onto their wireless devices 135 and establishes a connection 132a with the controller 132. They configure the controller 132 to send out notifications when the fuel quality sensor 130 detects fuel quality issues, or when the generator 131 starts. Informing them of a power outage. They also configure the controller 132 to send out reminders to their wireless devices 135 for service intervals. After carburetor settings have been verified, they enable the idle air control valve 138. The idle air control valve 138 is then used to rectify any anomalies that arise with the carburetor 133 such as weather conditions, load changes, or fuel quality.
[0055] The block diagram of FIG. 15 illustrates still more preferred embodiments wherein the system is comprised of a dual port spacer 154 installed between carburetor 153 and the engine of a large generator 151. A vacuum sensor 159 is connected to one port on the dual port spacer 154. A carburetor controller with sensor array 152 is connected to a vacuum sensor 159 and engine health sensor array. Carburetor controller 152 also has a wireless communication 152a for communicating with wireless device 155. An application on wireless device 155 allows users to monitor, in real time, all the engine health sensor information. Controller 152 is also able to notify emergency services 156 in the case of an issue with the generator, or when the power is out.
[0056] The flow chart in FIG. 16 illustrates one embodiment of the invention generally designated 160. In FIG. 16, A hospital has a large generator 151 to support their life saving equipment during power outages in order to send notifications to emergency crews, the hospital maintenance staff installs a controller 152 and vacuum sensor 157 onto the carburetor 153 using a dual port spacer 154. The maintenance staff installs an app onto their wireless device 155 and establishes a connection 152a with the controller 152. They configure Controller 152 to send out notifications to emergency services 156 if the generator 151 fails to start, detects too high of a load, or any other fault on the generator.
[0057] While the invention has been described with respect to a large number of preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that these are set merely for purposes of example, and that many other embodiments, variations and applications of the invention may be made.
