Abstract: STARTING SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE The present invention relates to an engine assembly (100) comprising of one or more adapter assembly (108) permits air flow from the air cleaner (104) to the engine (100) based on inputs from a control system. The adapter assembly (108) reduces the quantity of the air entering inside the combustion chamber and thereby reduces the compression load requirement during the starting of engine (100) and hence engine (100) start easily with low torque capacity starting system. Further, low torque capacity starting engine reduces the electrical load which in turn improves the fuel economy of the vehicle.
Claims:We Claim:
1. An engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle comprising of
one or more tube outlet (106), said tube outlet (106) operatively connected to one or more air cleaner (104);
one or more adapter assembly (108), wherein said adapter assembly (108) is configured to regulate the air flow during starting of the engine (100).
2. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adapter assembly (108) comprises of:
a housing (108B) configured to have a round through opening, said housing (108B) includes
a valve disc (108BB), said valve disc (108BB) is rotatable about predetermined axis for controlling the flow of air,
a valve rod (108BA) attached to said valve disc (108BB), said valve rod (108BA) protruding from an opening (108BD) in the housing (108B) is operatively connected to one or more actuator assembly (108A).
3. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said actuator assembly (108A) comprising of
one or more actuator (108AA), said actuator (108AA) includes
a plunger (108AAA), said plunger (108AAA) is operatively connected to a connecting member (108AC),
said connecting member (108AC) is connected to said valve rod (108BA) through a circular disc (108AD); and
a stopper bracket (108AE), wherein a portion of said plunger (108AAA) is in contact with said stopper bracket (108AE).
4. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein said actuator (108AA) rotates said valve disc (108BB) at a predetermined angle to regulate the air flow during starting of the engine (100) in required zone.
5. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein said predetermined angle ranges from 40° to 80° .
6. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein said actuator (108AA) is supported by at least a portion of a support member (108AB), said support member (108AB) is detachably attached to said housing (108B) using attachment means (108AJ).
7. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 6, wherein said support member (108AB) is configured to have a guide cylinder (108AL) and a plug (108AI).
8. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein said actuator (108AA) includes solenoid or servomotor.
9. A method of starting an engine (100) for a hybrid vehicle comprises steps of:
(i) detecting at least one defined vehicle operating state (S101), and
(ii) adjusting air quantity flowing to the engine (S102).
10. The method of starting the engine (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 9, wherein said defined vehicle operating state includes at least one of a vehicle speed or a throttle opening.
11. The method of starting the engine (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 9, wherein the step of adjusting air quantity procedure (S102) comprises steps of
(i) Enabling an actuator (108AA) to restrict the flow of air after detection of the engine start input (S102A);
(ii) Supplying power to a starting system to crank the engine (100) (S102B);
(iii) Detecting at least one value or parameter of the engine (100) (S102C) ;
(iv) Comparing the predetermined value or parameter of the engine (100) with the detected value or parameter of the engine (S102D);
(v) Turning off supply to the starting system once detected value or parameter of engine (100) is equal to or higher than predetermined value or parameter (S102E) or
(vi) Disabling the actuator (108AA) to allow the flow of air (S102F);
(v) wherein said start procedure is repeated until the engine (100) is started.
12. The engine assembly (100) for a hybrid vehicle as claimed in claim 1 or claim 9, wherein said engine assembly (100) is implementable in multi wheeled vehicle, said multi wheeled vehicle includes two or three or four wheeled vehicle. , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a multi-fuel vehicle platform. More particularly, to a starting system for a hybrid vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, the vehicles are powered by an internal combustion (IC) engine. The internal combustion (IC) engine comprises a cylinder head, abutting a cylinder block to form a combustion chamber where the burning of air fuel mixture occurs. The cylinder head comprises of an intake valve and an exhaust valve which control the intake of air fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber, and controls the exit of exhaust gases after the combustion. The exhaust gases include harmful emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. In order to reduce the emissions of internal combustion engines, a number of different strategies are being used.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of single cylinder engine assembly with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0004] Figure 1A illustrates a side view of a heat engine (100) (hereinafter “engine”) where few parts are omitted from the figure.
[0005] Figure 1B illustrates a side view of an air cleaner (104) and other intake system aggregates as per alternative embodiment where few parts are omitted from the figure.
[0006] Figure 1C illustrates a perspective view of the adapter assembly (108).
[0007] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view and an exploded view of the adapter assembly (108) wherein few parts are omitted from the figure.
[0008] Figure 3A illustrates a top view & side cut section view across C--C’ axis of the adapter assembly (108A) showing partially close valve condition as per an embodiment of the present invention where few parts are omitted from the figure.
[0009] Figure 3B illustrates a top view & side cut section view across A-A’ axis and front side cut section across B-B’ axis of the adapter assembly (108) showing fully open valve condition as per preferred embodiment of the present invention where few parts are omitted from the figure.
[00010] Figure 4 illustrates a flow diagram depicting method of starting the engine (100) as per present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00011] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further "front" and "rear", and "left" and "right" referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear, and left and right directions as seen from a rear portion of an engine assembly and looking forward. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis Y – Y’ unless otherwise mentioned, refers to a front to rear axis relative to the engine assembly, while a lateral axis C – C’ unless otherwise mentioned, refers generally to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the engine assembly.
[00012] However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied any engine assembly without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present invention which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.
[00013] Typically, design engineers strive to produce nonpolluting, elegant, easy to maintain transportation for the motoring public. The nonpolluting vehicles include electric vehicles. But, despite its many advantages, the limited range of the electric vehicle is a big letdown. Moreover, the inconvenience of recharging and the long recharge times reduces its appeal. However, design engineers recognized that the good features of a heat engine could be combined with those of an electric machine to produce a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle includes a heat engine coupled to the electric machine. Both the heat engine and the electric machine are provided for the propulsion. Depending on degree of hybridization with the heat engine, the powertrain may comprise one or more electrical machines. The term “powertrain” refers to the electromechanical elements involved in the propulsion of the vehicle i.e. the heat engine, the electric machines, the running gear transmission and control members for controlling these elements.
[00014] Generally, the hybrid vehicle has powertrain operating modes hence the starting behavior is different compared with a conventional vehicle. The operating modes include eco mode or power mode configured to have different characteristics. These modes can be selected manually or automatically in vehicle running state.
[00015] In case of the conventional vehicle, a starter motor or integrated starter generator (hereinafter “ISG”) first triggers when the rider starts the vehicle i.e. at the beginning of a trip. In case of first start, it is not necessary for the heat engine to provide a high torque within a very short time because the heat engine generally starts in the vehicle stand condition i.e. in completely closed throttle, which allows less quantity of air-fuel mixture inside a combustion chamber and thereby less loads acts on a piston to compress the air - fuel mixture.
[00016] However, in hybrid vehicles the transition of operating mode may become essential during driving in any required zone. The required zones includes gradient climbing, or at high load requirement or based on rider input. During transition of operating mode in required zone a controller system directs the signal to a starting system to crank the heat engine in moving state of the hybrid vehicle. During these required zones, the large torque has to be provided by the heat engine within a very short time; the heat engine is started more rapidly than during normal start. The heat engine has to provide a torque correlating with the hybrid vehicle moving state within a very short time. A very fast pulling up of the heat engine to a desired rotational driving speed is required. The torque is to be produced by the heat engine in the moving state of the vehicle in a rider dependent parameter. The torque is to be adjusted in a rider dependent manner as a result of an actuation of the throttle by the rider. Here, the torque demand may therefore be a magnitude representing the throttle rotation in the vehicle running state. The throttle is provided on the handle bar specifically on the right hand side to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. So, in vehicle running condition in electric mode the throttle is partially open. The partially open throttle allows more quantity of air-fuel mixture as compared to closed throttle position in conventional vehicles. During starting of the heat engine the partially open throttle, in a carburetor based engine actuates a butterfly valve using suitable mechanical or electromechanical means. The butterfly valve opens and allows more quantity of air-fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber because of which more force acts on a piston during a compression stroke of the heat engine resulting into high torque requirement to start the heat engine. Otherwise, the engine will not be able to sustain the ideal speed and it will get switched-off. In an EFI based engine, the throttle body adjusts the air fuel mixture to perform similar action.
[00017] Therefore, in such a system described above, a high capacity starting system is required to be adapted to deliver more torque as per operating condition albeit at more weight and cost. Further, the high capacity starting system adversely affects the engine layout and also involves complete redesign of engine assembly and increases the electrical load of the vehicle. The high capacity starting system used at the time of starting the heat engine can adversely affect the lifetime of the battery. The battery life may be shortened considerably because the higher capacity starting system draws more power from the batteries. The battery performance is also reduced due to repetitive cranking and may not be able to deliver sufficient power to enable high capacity starting system to crank the heat engine and at the same be insufficient to maintain the voltage at a sufficiently high level for keeping the control system and other start critical systems operating as required for starting system. In addition to above, the battery capacity is continuously reducing during the service life due to the continuously increasing internal resistance of the battery.
[00018] Therefore, to meet the requirement of high capacity starting system or increased electrical load a high watt-hour battery is to be packaged within the vehicle which adversely affects the storage space in the vehicle and lead to complete redesigning of the frame assembly to support and mount the high wattage batteries.
[00019] Thus, there remains a need for an improved starting system overcoming all above problems and as well as overcoming problems of known art.
[00020] It is an object of the present invention to provide a cost effective, easily operable system requiring little space yet deliver sufficient torque to crank the engine in the required zones.
[00021] It is another object of the present invention to provide a system which is simple in design and implementable in the existing hybrid vehicle layout with minimum changes in the layout.
[00022] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a system which is light in weight and easy to manufacture and assemble.
[00023] This and other objects are achieved by a system for starting a heat engine arranged in a hybrid vehicle, having an electric machine designed for at least driving the vehicle. The vehicle comprising of one or more air cleaner. The air cleaner is operatively connected to a tube outlet. As per an embodiment, the tube outlet configured to have one or more adapter assembly. The adapter assembly regulates the flow of air from the air cleaner to the heat engine during required zone to start the engine. The adapter assembly is operatively connected to a control system. The control system is designed for detecting at least one defined operating state of the vehicle, for adjusting an air quantity in the engine.
[00024] As per preferred embodiment, the adapter assembly is located between the air cleaner and the heat engine. Specifically connected to the rear end of the tube outlet. The adapter assembly includes one or more actuator assembly which is configured to rotate one or more valve disc at a predetermined angle for a predetermined time based on input signal from the control system during starting of the engine in the required zone.
[00025] The objective is further achieved by a method whereby the following steps take place in a system by the adapter assembly as per an embodiment connects the air cleaner to the engine: (i) detecting at least one defined vehicle operating state, and (ii) adjusting an air quantity flowing to the engine.
[00026] The system according to the invention and the method according to the invention are based on the following. With respect to the layout, as per an embodiment of the present invention the adapter assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the rear end of the tube outlet. By way of this adapter assembly, air, which mixes with the fuel, can be adjusted. The said adapter assembly, as per an aspect of the present invention, achieves less air supply from the air cleaner to the engine while starting in the required zone. The adapter assembly rotates the valve disc at predetermined angle for predetermined time to allow rich mixture of air/fuel to reach the combustion chamber so that engine can attain predetermined rpm e.g. idling. After attaining predetermined rpm the adapter assembly permits air flow from the air cleaner to the engine based on inputs from the control system. The adapter assembly intentionally reduces the quantity of the air entering inside the combustion chamber and thereby additionally reduces the compression load requirement during the starting of engines and hence engine start easily with even a low torque capacity starting system.
[00027] Further, in one implementation with a carburetor, the carburetor prevents the air-fuel mixture to get lean as the quantity of the air is reduced in the mixture and it draws more fuel owing to low pressure in the carburetor venturi. So rich air-fuel mixture is supplied inside the combustion chamber which helps the engine to start as more fuel will give more energy after combustion.
[00028] It thereby becomes possible, by use of a low torque capacity starting system, to meet all demands of torque required to the start the heat engine per se at any of the desired vehicle operating conditions. Further, the low torque capacity starting engine reduces the electrical load of the vehicle, which in turn reduces the load on the engine, thereby improves the fuel economy as less charge will be sucked inside the engine to propel the vehicle.
[00029] As per one implementation, said adapter assembly comprising of a housing is configured to have a round through opening, said housing includes a valve disc, said valve disc is rotatable about predetermined axis for controlling the flow of air.
[00030] As per one implementation, said valve disc is attached to a valve stem protruding from an opening in the housing,
[00031] As per one implementation, said valve rod is operatively connected to the actuator assembly.
[00032] As per one implementation, said actuator assembly comprising of one or more actuator.
[00033] As per one implementation, said actuator configured to have a plunger, said plunger is operatively connected to a circular disc through a connecting member,
[00034] As per one implementation, a portion of said plunger is in contact with a stopper bracket.
[00035] As per one implementation, said actuator rotates said valve disc at a predetermined angle to regulate the air flow during starting of the engine in required zone.
[00036] As per one implementation, said predetermined angle ranges from 40° to 80° taking reference from fully open valve condition.
[00037] As per one implementation, said actuator is supported by at least a portion of a support member which is detachably attached to said housing using attachment means.
[00038] As per one implementation, said support member configured to have a guide cylinder and a plug.
[00039] As per one implementation, said actuator includes solenoid or servomotor.
[00040] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[00041] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as one skilled in the art will appreciate, various embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials, processes or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.
[00042] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and should in no way be construed as limiting of the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader's understanding of the present disclosure, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the systems and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.
[00043] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[00044] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. Additionally, any signal hatches in the drawings/figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise specifically specified.
[00045] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00046] Figure 1A illustrates a side view of a heat engine (100) (hereinafter “engine”) where few parts are omitted from the figure for sake of brevity. The engine (100) comprises a cylinder head (102) located above a cylinder block (103). A combustion chamber (not shown) interposed between the cylinder head (102) and the cylinder block (103). The cylinder head (102) is covered by a cylinder head cover (101).The engine (100) operatively connected to one or more air cleaner (104). The environmental air is sucked in the air cleaner (104). The filtered air from the air cleaner (104) flows to a throttle body (105) through one or more tube outlet (106). One or more adapter assembly (108) is operatively connected to the tube outlet (106) and the throttle body (105) in order to control the flow of air during starting of the engine (100) in the required zone.
[00047] Figure 1B illustrates a side view of the air cleaner (104) & other intake system aggregates as per alternative embodiment where few parts are omitted from the figure. The filtered air flows to a carburetor (109) through one or more tube outlet (106). The carburetor (109) is a pressure differential device which delivers metered air - fuel mixture to the engine (100) as a function of engine speed, load, volumetric efficiency and power level. The metered air - fuel mixture flows to the engine (100) through a tube inlet (107). The fresh charge is induced into the engine (100). The engine (100) produces useful power by burning a mixture of fuel and air.
[00048] Figure 1C illustrates a perspective view of the adapter assembly (108). The adapter assembly (108) comprises of a housing (108B) and an actuator assembly (108A). The actuator assembly (108A) is electrically connected with a hybrid control unit (not shown). So, whenever a rider gives an input to the throttle (not shown) at the handle bar, its input gets converted into the electrical voltage with the help of a throttle position sensor (not shown) and feeds into the hybrid control unit (not shown). So once the rider opens the throttle (not shown) in the required zone, the hybrid control unit (not shown) gives input to actuator assembly (108A) to adjust the air flow during starting of engine (100) in the required zone.
[00049] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view and an exploded view of the adapter assembly (108). The actuator assembly (108A) includes an actuator (108AA) which is attached to a support member (108AB) using threaded fasteners (108AF).The support member (108AB) is detachably attached to the housing (108B) using attachment means (108AJ). The housing (108B) is configured to have a round through opening which includes one or more valve disc (108BB) which is rotatable about predetermined axis for controlling the flow of air .The valve disc (108BB) is attached to a valve rod (108BA). Further, plurality of circlips (108BC) are provided to arrest the axial movement of the valve rod (108BA). One end of the valve rod (108BA) is protruding from an opening (108BD) in the housing (108B) to connect with a circular disc (108AD).The actuator (108AA) is configured to have a plunger (108AAA), said plunger (108AAA) is operatively connected to the circular disc (108AD) through a connecting member (108AC). One end of connecting member (108AC) is connected to a protruding portion (108ADA) which is extending from the circular disc (108AD) whereas other end of the connecting member (108AC) is connected to the plunger (108AAA) through a connecting pin (108AG). The translation motion of the plunger (108AAA) is converted into rotational motion through the connecting member (108AC) and the circular disc (108AD). Further, a guide cylinder (108AL) and a plug (108AI) are provided in the support member (108AB) to guide the plunger (108AAA) during its motion. In addition to guiding the plunger (108AAA), the plug (108AI) is provided to close the opening of the guide cylinder (108AL) to prevent the dirt and water entry inside the actuator (108AA). Moreover, the actuator assembly (108A) is covered with box cover (108AH) to protect it from external disturbance. Further, a stopper bracket (108AE) is configured to keep the plunger (108AAA) in a precompressed state or press loaded condition. In the precompressed state of the plunger (108AAA) a force is acting on the plunger (108AAA) which avoids fluctuation of the valve disc (108BB) due to axial flow of air. Further, an elastic retention member (not shown) is associated with the plunger (108AAA) inside the actuator (108AA) which exerts a force to keep the plunger (108AAA) in its original position i.e. idle position.
[00050] Figure 3A illustrates a top view & side cut section view across C--C’ axis of the adapter assembly (108A) showing partially close valve condition as per preferred embodiment of the present invention. During starting of the engine (100) in the required zone the hybrid control unit (not shown) energizes the actuator (108AA) which in turn induces a magnetic force which is sufficient to completely overcome the force of the elastic retention member (not shown). The displacement of the plunger (108AAA) from its original position rotates the circular disc (108AD) through a connecting member (108AC). The rotation of circular disc (108AD) rotates the valve rod (108BA) which in turn rotates the valve disc (108BB) (as shown in figure 3B) at a predetermined angle for predetermined time to regulate the air flow during starting of the engine (100) in the required zone.
[00051] Figure 3B illustrates a top view & side cut section view across A-A’ axis and front side cut section across B-B’ axis of the adapter assembly (108) showing fully open valve condition as per preferred embodiment of the present invention. During deenergization of the actuator (108AA), the plunger (108AAA) displaces to its original position which rotates the circular disc (108AD) towards its original position through the connecting member (108AC). The rotation of circular disc (108AD) to its original position rotates the valve disc (108BB) through the valve rod (108BA) to open the radial opening as per rider input.
[00052] Figure 4 illustrates a flow diagram depicting method of starting the engine (100). The process starts with step (S101) of detecting at least one defined vehicle operating state which is accomplished by a hybrid control unit (not shown). The defined vehicle operating state includes vehicle speed or throttle opening. Based on operating state of engine (100) it is identified whether vehicle is in required zone or not. If vehicle is in running in required zone then engine (100) is started. In step (S102) air quantity flowing to the engine (100) is adjusted to deliver a rich mixture and enabling low compression load. The procedure of adjusting air quantity (S102) comprises of steps of enabling the actuator (108AA) to restrict the flow of air after the detection of engine (100) start input (S102A). The air flow is restricted by rotating the valve disc (108BB) at a predetermined angle. The predetermined angle ranges from 40° to 80° taking reference from fully opened valve condition. In step (SI02B) power is supplied to a starting system to crank the engine (100). Subsequent to step (SI02B), in step (S102C) the hybrid control unit (not shown) detects at least one parameter or value of the engine (100). Subsequent to step (102C), in step (S102D) the hybrid control unit (not shown) compares the predetermined value or parameter of the engine (100) with the detected value or parameter of the engine (100). The predetermined value or parameter of the engine (100) as per an embodiment may includes 600 revs per minute of a crankshaft. In step (S102E), if the detected value or parameter of the engine (100) is equal to or higher than predetermined value or parameter then power supply to the starting system is turned off at step (S102E). In step (S102F), where the actuator (108AA) partially restricts the flow of air from the air cleaner (104) to the engine (100) passing through the tube outlet (106). Further, if the detected value or parameter of engine (100) is less than then predetermined value or parameter than start procedure is repeated until engine (100) is started.
[00053] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that by means of adapter assembly, ensures short starting time within which engine is to be started, specifically in required zone due to rich air fuel mixture.
[00054] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that the adapter assembly can be easily removed by removing the adapter assembly without dismounting the complete engine assembly from a vehicle which reduces the service time.
[00055] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that the adapter assembly is positioned on the tube outlet with minimum modification in the design of tube outlet which enables ease of manufacturing, minimizes operational and assembly cost. As assembly of the tube outlet can be accomplished with the adapter assembly in position. This greatly facilitates ease of assembly. Subsequently, the power connections can be made to the adapter assembly.
[00056] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that the adapter assembly, reduces the compression load requirement during the starting of engine and hence engine start easily with low torque capacity starting system which reduces overall weight of the engine and improves power to weight ratio.
[00057] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that, the adapter assembly can be used for different operating strategies of the hybrid vehicle, internal combustion engines having different number of cylinders.
[00058] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that adapter assembly can be used for different starting scenarios like in initial start of engine or restart during required zone or cold start in the conventional vehicles etc.
[00059] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that the adapter assembly can be used for different drive architecture of the vehicle including micro hybrid vehicle or mild hybrid vehicle.
[00060] According to above architecture, the primary efficacy of the present invention is that the adapter assembly enables use of low capacity starting system which reduces the electrical load of the vehicle as magneto will draw less power thereby reduces the load on the engine and increases the fuel economy of the vehicle.
[00061] It is understood that when it was stated as a starting system, it means that starting system may include an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) or a starter motor or an ISS (Integrated start stop) system.
[00062] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
List of references
F Front
R Rear
C – C’ Lateral axis
Y – Y’ Longitudinal axis
100 Internal combustion engine
101 Cylinder head cover
102 Cylinder head
103 Cylinder block
104 Air cleaner
105 Throttle body
106 Tube outlet
107 Tube inlet
108 Adapter assembly
108A Actuator assembly
108B Housing
108BA Valve rod
108BB Valve disc
108BC Circlip
108BD Opening in the housing
109 Carburetor
108AA Actuator
108AAA Plunger
108AB Support member
108AC Connecting member
108AD Circular disc
108ADA Protruding portion from the circular disc
108AE Stopper bracket
108AF Threaded fasteners
108AG Connecting Pins
108AH Cover member
108AI Plug
108AJ Attachment means to connect bracket with housing
108AK Threaded fasteners to connect cover member with actuator bracket
108AL Guiding cylinder
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