Inventors:
Jeffrey F. Klein - Pikesville MD
International Classification:
F02B 3322
Abstract:
An internal combustion engine having two parallel cylinders, namely, an induction cylinder and a power cylinder, whereby the power, ventilation (comprising simultaneous intake and exhaust), and compression events within the power cylinder completely define the cycle of the engine, with induction in the induction cylinder being an auxiliary and incidental function to the cycle within the power cylinder, such that engine cooling and fuel efficiency are improved over prior art internal combustion engines. Interconnecting the power cylinder and the induction cylinder is a transfer chamber which opens into the top of the power cylinder, which chamber in turn is equipped with a one way, pressure responsive transfer valve for allowing air to flow into the power cylinder when pressure therein falls below the pressure in the induction cylinder. An exhaust port is likewise positioned near the bottom of the power cylinder. With the exhaust port thus positioned just above the bottom of the stroke of the power cylinder, and with the inlet valve located at the opposite end of the cylinder, fresh air flows in the axial direction of the cylinder towards the exhaust port, cooling the surfaces of the cylinder and the piston as it flows.