RALPH A BURTON
Engineering in Evanston, IL
License number
Massachusetts 6745
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1984
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Evanston, IL 60201
Professional information
Ignition Enhancement Chamber For Internal Combustion Engine
US Patent:
4114567, Sep 19, 1978
Filed:
Mar 7, 1977
Appl. No.:
5/775250
Inventors:
Ralph Ashby Burton - Evanston IL
Assignee:
Northwestern University - Evanston IL
International Classification:
F02P 2302
US Classification:
123 30A
Abstract:
In an internal combustion engine an ignition enhancement and regulating chamber in fluid-flow communication with a principal combustion chamber of the engine through a restricted passage serving as a thermal isolater. The ignition enhancement chamber is characterized by a high surface area-to-volume ratio augmented by providing a heat retentive packing in the chamber, whereby the general operating efficiency of the engine is improved, and effective utilization of lean fuel mixtures is rendered feasible.