SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Abstract

System for optimizing an internal combustion engine adapted to modify a common internal combustion engine, or a similar mechanical structure and which uses the same drive system, by applying a plurality of magnets; said system comprising:at least a common internal combustion engine or a similar mechanical structure; a plurality of pistons, adapted to move the drive shaft; at least a magnet (11), installed on the head of the piston (10), having a fixed polarity; at least an electromagnet, installed above each piston; at least an additional electric circuit (16); at least a H bridge and a CPU (17), adapted to manage the inversion of polarity of the electromagnets; at least an on-board computer, connected to the CPU (17), adapted to coordinate and optimize the inversion of polarity of the electromagnets; one or more accumulators of the type already used on vehicles in circulation and however, with at least 12 V and with at least 3 Ah, charged by the dynamo fitted in the vehicle and/or from the external, by connecting to the power mains or with the other systems currently fitted in circulating electric vehicles; at least a container (12), located above each piston (10), adapted to comprisethereinthe electromagnet which moves the relative piston; at least a system for cooling the electromagnet.

Claims

1. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18) characterized in that it is adapted to modify a common internal combustion engine (18), fueled by means of diesel, petrol, methane gas, LPG and any other type of fossil fuel, reducing consumptions, by applying a plurality of magnets (11) adapted to move the pistons (10) comprised therein; said pistons (10) being displaced by the attraction and thrust principle, produced by the magnetic fields; said system comprising: at least a common internal combustion engine (18) which comprises a monobloc containing pistons (10) which slide inside the relative cylinders (15); a plurality of pistons (10), installed inside the monobloc, adapted to move the drive shaft; at least an electromagnet (14), installed above each piston (10) to be moved, adapted to invert the polarity thereof, attracting and repelling the magnet (11) installed on the relative piston (10); at least a magnet (11), installed on the head of the piston (10), having a fixed polarity; said magnet (11) is adapted to move said piston (10) exploiting the inversion of the polarity of said electromagnet (14) installed above it; at least an additional electric circuit (16), adapted to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field by changing the voltage, by increasing the attraction and thrust force due to the polarization of the electromagnet (14); at least a CPU (17), adapted to invert the polarity of the electromagnet (14) by using a H bridge, the latter adapted to invert the current flow which supplies the electromagnet (14) in question; at least an accumulator with voltage values of at least 12V and electric charge of at least 3 Ah, adapted to supply the electromagnet (14) by means of the electric circuit (16); at least a container (12), located above each piston (10), adapted to comprisethereinthe electromagnet (14) which moves the relative piston (10); at least a system for cooling the electromagnet (14) adapted to optimize the performance thereof, reducing the electricity consumptions due to the overheating of the system; at least a magnetic insulating coating, applied around the walls of the internal combustion engine (18), adapted to protect the electromagnets (14) and the magnets (11) from other possible interferences and to protect the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the magnetic interferences.

2. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to the preceding claim 1, characterized in that said magnet (11), installed on the head of the relative piston (10), is made of neodymium.

3. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnet (11) is installed on the head of the relative piston (10) by gluing which allows an easy application and replacement thereof, in case of need.

4. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnet (11) is installed on the head of the relative piston (10) by welding, adapted to uniform the material of the piston (10) and to ensure a more rigid structure thereof.

5. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnet (11) is installed in a steel container welded on the head of the relative piston (10).

6. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnet (11) is installed in a steel container glued on the head of the relative piston (10).

7. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said piston (10) is entirely made with a magnet, such as neodymium, comprisingthereina fixed polarity required to make the optimization system in question to operate.

8. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that the cooling of the electromagnet (14) occurs by using a fan (13) installed above said container (12).

9. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that the cooling of the electromagnet (14) occurs by using a refrigerant, already used in common internal combustion engines (18) which are therefore already provided with a dedicated system.

10. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said container (12) is made of composite material comprising a gasket made of plastic or rubber material.

11. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said container (12) is made of steel comprising a gasket made of plastic or rubber material.

12. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said electric circuit (16) comprises a plurality of diodes adapted to protect the electrical components from a possible current overcharge.

13. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said electric circuit (16) is connected to a CPU (17), adapted to invert the polarity of the electromagnet (14) by using a H bridge adapted to invert the current flow which supplies the electromagnet (14) in question, the entirety, also by using an on-board computer adapted to adjust said inversion of polarity of the electromagnet (14), with the aim of optimizing the frequency thereof, therefore, the speed and the power of the engine (18).

14. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that said internal combustion engine (18) or similar mechanical structure, after being optimized by means of the optimization system in question, is adapted to be combined with a common internal combustion engine (18); said optimization system comprising: a common internal combustion engine (18) comprising each component useful for combustion and circulation of burnt gases; at least a prolonged drive shaft (20), adapted to allow other pistons (10), besides the pistons (10) belonging to the internal combustion engine (18) to be laid; a plurality of electromagnets (14), to be installed above each piston (10) to be moved magnetically, adapted to invert the polarity thereof, attracting and repelling the magnets (11) installed on the relative pistons (10); a plurality of magnets (11), which can be installed on the head of each piston (10) belonging to the optimized internal combustion engine, having fixed polarity; the magnets (11) are adapted to move the relative pistons (10) by exploiting the inversion of the polarity of said electromagnets (14) installed above it; a plurality of electric circuits (16), adapted to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field by changing the voltage, increasing the attraction and thrust force due to the polarization of the electromagnet (14); at least a CPU (17), adapted to adjust the electric pulses and the inversion of polarity of the electromagnet (14), managing the current flows inside the magnetic motor; at least a H bridge, paired with a CPU (17) and with a possible on-board computer, adapted to manage and optimize the inversion of the current flow which supplies the electromagnet (14) in question; a plurality of electric circuits (16), adapted to connect an accumulator of the type already comprises inside a common internal combustion engine vehicle, with at least 12 V and 3 Ah, with the electromagnets (14) comprised inside the optimized internal combustion engine; at least a container (12), located at each piston (10) belonging to the optimized internal combustion engine, adapted to comprisethereinthe electromagnet (14) which moves the relative piston (10); a plurality of fans (13), comprised inside the containers (12), adapted to keep the electromagnet (14) at low temperatures reducing the electricity consumptions due to the overheating of the system; at least a magnetic insulating coating (21) adapted to insulate the optimized internal combustion engine from possible magnetic interferences; at least a thermal insulating wall (22), adapted to separate the cylinders actuated by the fuel combustion, by the cylinders (10) actuated by the magnetic fields emitted by the electromagnets (14), given that the high temperatures emitted by the combustion would significantly reduce the performance of the electromagnets (14) further increasing the consumptions thereof.

15. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a method for the conversion of a generic internal combustion engine (18), or of a similar mechanical structure, in an electric engine comprising the steps of: removing (100) the cam shaft and the mechanisms linked therewith; removing (200) the spark plug and the valves, designated for the introduction of the fuel and the release of burnt gases; modifying (300) the lubrication system conveying the lubricating fluid into the pistons (10), lubricating the pistons (10) and the drive shaft (20); following said through-flow of the fluid it deposits in the crankcase so as to be collected and recirculated; fixing (400) the magnets (11) on the head of the relative pistons (10); fixing (500) an electromagnet (14) above each piston (10), on the head of the cylinder; connecting (600) each electromagnet (14) with the battery, with the H bridge, with the CPU (17) and the possible on-board computer, comprised inside the vehicle; installing (700) a fan (13), above each electromagnet (14), adapted to keep temperatures inside the container (12) low; installing (900) an anti-magnetic coating (21) on the walls of the container (12) and of the engine (18), adapted to reduce the magnetic radiations.

16. System for optimizing an internal combustion engine (18), according to the preceding claim 15, characterized in that it comprises a method for converting a generic internal combustion engine (18), or a similar mechanical structure, into an electric engine, without removing the aforementioned mechanical components of the common internal combustion engine, but simply adding a magnet (11) on each piston (10) and an electromagnet (14) above each piston (10), comprising the steps of: fixing (400) the magnets (11) on the head of the relative pistons (10); fixing (500) an electromagnet (14) above each piston (10), on the head of the cylinder (15); connecting (600) each electromagnet (14) with the battery, with the H bridge, with the CPU (17) and possibly with the on-board computer, comprised inside the vehicle; installing (700) a fan (13), above each electromagnet (14), adapted to keep temperatures inside the container (12) low; installing (900) an anti-magnetic coating (21) on the walls of the container (12), of the compartments and of the engine (18), adapted to reduce the magnetic radiations.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0044] The invention will be described hereinafter in at least a preferred embodiment by way of non-limiting example and with the aid of the attached figures, wherein:

[0045] FIG. 1 shows the cross-section of a cylinder 15 of a common internal combustion engine 18. In the section in question, the position of the piston 10, responsible for moving the drive shaft, is outlined. On the head of the piston 10, a magnet 11 is installed that is adapted to maintain a fixed polarity, which will be attracted or repelled by the alternating polarity of the electromagnet 14, comprised in a container 12. A fan 13 is installed above said container 12, and it is adapted to cool the electromagnet 14 comprised therein during the operating steps.

[0046] FIG. 2 shows an upper view of a common internal combustion engine 18. The positions in which the cooling fans 13 were installed are clear. Below said fans 13, the electromagnets 14 are arranged, installed above each piston of said internal combustion engine 18; the electromagnets 14 are managed by a H bridge, connected to a CPU 17. Said CPU 17 coordinates the motion of the pistons 10 varying the frequency of the changes of polarity of the electromagnets 14 and the intensity of the voltage, through an electric circuit 16.

[0047] FIG. 3 shows an upper view of the combination of a common internal combustion engine 18, with a magnetic motor. The positions in which the cooling fans 13 were installed at the relative pistons 10 are clear. Below said fans 13, the electromagnets 14 are arranged which are managed by a CPU 17, installed above said magnetic motor. Said CPU 17 coordinates the motion of the pistons 10 varying the intensity of the voltage by means of an electric circuit 16, also possibly by means of an on-board computer, located inside the vehicle. A magnetic insulating coating 21 is installed around the walls of the engine, and it is adapted to reduce the magnetic interferences which could involve the magnetic motor. The drive shaft 20 is shared by both engines, and it is adapted to transmit motion to the wheels exploiting the movement of the pistons 10 of the magnetic motor and the movement of the pistons of the internal combustion engine 18. A thermal insulating wall 22 is installed between the two motors so as to reduce the heat flow emitted by the internal combustion engine 18 therefore avoiding to reduce the performance of the electromagnets 14.

[0048] FIG. 4 shows the flow chart subject of the method comprised in the optimization system subject of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0049] The present invention will now be illustrated by way of non-limiting or binding example, using the figures which illustrate some embodiments in relation to the present inventive concept.

[0050] With reference to FIG. 1, a common internal combustion engine 18 is shown, modified and optimized according to the present invention.

[0051] Moving in an alternating fashion in the cylinder 15, the piston 10 keeps the drive shaft rotating to transmit mechanical energy to the wheels of the vehicle.

[0052] Although said alternating movement of the piston 10 is commonly generated by an explosion of fossil fuel, in the present invention such movement is guaranteed by the magnetic field emitted by the electromagnet 14 installed above said piston 10.

[0053] The electromagnet 14 is adapted to invert the polarity of the emitted magnetic field, attracting and repelling the fixed polarity magnet 11 installed above said piston 10.

[0054] Said electromagnet 14 is comprised in a container 12 whichin an embodiment thereofis made of composite material.

[0055] Said container 12 comprises an opening adapted to house a fan 13 which is in turn adapted to cool the electromagnet 14 in the most active operating steps and the fissures adapted to disperse the excess heat.

[0056] With reference to FIG. 2, an upper view of a common internal combustion engine 18 is shown.

[0057] The polarity of the magnetic field emitted by the electromagnet 14 is inverted, through a H bridge, adapted to collaborate with the electric circuit 16 so as to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field by varying the voltage.

[0058] Each electromagnet 14 is coordinated by a CPU 17 which is adapted to read the needs of the driver and dispense the power required by the system in question, even through an on-board computer adapted to manage and optimize said polarity inversion, its frequency, the intensity and the power of the relative magnetic field.

[0059] Each electromagnet 14 requires a cooling system which in this case is obtained by means of fans 13, installed above each container 12.

[0060] With reference to FIG. 3, an upper view of a common internal combustion engine 18 combined with a magnetic motor is shown, so as to create a generally hybrid vehicle, adapted to distribute the mechanical energy to the wheels through a single drive shaft 20.

[0061] The polarity of the magnetic field emitted by the electromagnet 14 is inverted through a H bridge.

[0062] Each electromagnet 14 is coordinated by a CPU 17 which is adapted to read the needs of the driver and dispense the power and the intensity of the current required by the system in question. The entirety, even through an on-board computer adapted to manage and optimize said polarity inversion, the frequency thereof and the power of the relative magnetic field.

[0063] Each electromagnet 14 requires a cooling system which in this case is obtained by means of fans 13, installed above each container 12.

[0064] The magnetic motor comprises an anti-magnetic coating 21 adapted to insulate the engine block, avoiding electromagnetic interferences with the passenger compartment of the vehicle or with the surrounding environment.

[0065] A thermal insulating wall 22 is further installed between the two motors and it is adapted to reduce the heat flow emitted by the combustion which occurs within the internal combustion engine 18, safeguarding the performance of the electromagnets 14 comprised in the magnetic motor; given that said electromagnets 14 and magnets 11 have lower efficiency if overheated. With reference to FIG. 4, a flow chart is shown which sets the steps required to complete the conversion of an internal combustion engine 18 into an electric engine, comprising the steps of: [0066] removing 100 the cam shaft and the mechanisms connected thereto; [0067] removing 200 the sparkplug and the valves, designated for the introduction of the fuel and the release of burnt gases; [0068] modifying 300 the lubrication system conveying the lubricating fluid into the pistons 10, lubricating the piston 10, the cylinder, the elastic bands and the drive shaft 20; following said through-flow, the fluid deposits in the crankcase so as to be collected and recirculated; [0069] fixing 400 the magnets 11 on the head of the relative pistons 10; [0070] fixing 500 an electromagnet 14 above each piston 10, on the head of the cylinder; [0071] connecting 600 each electromagnet 14 with the battery, with the H bridge, with the CPU 17 and possibly with the on-board computer, comprised inside the vehicle; [0072] installing 700 a fan 13, above each electromagnet 14, adapted to keep the temperatures inside the container 12 low; [0073] installing 900 an anti-magnetic coating 21 on the walls of the container 12, of the compartments and of the engine 18, adapted to reduce the magnetic radiations.

[0074] Lastly, it is clear that modifications, additions or variations which are obvious to a person skilled in the art may be applied to the invention described heretofore without departing from the scope of protection provided by the attached claims.