US20150152771A1 - Vehicular exhaust system - Google Patents
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- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- the present invention relates to the field of automobile engines and engine accessories, more specifically, an auto exhaust accessory configured to improve efficiency.
- the vehicular exhaust system is a multiple intake manifold adapted for use with automotive exhaust systems that decreases cost and increases engine efficiency.
- the multiple intake manifold enables exhaust gases to react at a 90 degree angle in order to form a propulsive force that is introduced into the muffler, and which is attributed with improving vehicular efficiency.
- the vehicular exhaust system is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the vehicular exhaust system.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the disclosure.
- Combustion engine As used in this disclosure, a combustion engine is an engine powered by burning fuel within the engine. Two common examples would be: 1) internal combustion engines; and, 2) engines designed with one or more cylinders where combustion takes place within the cylinder.
- Manifold As used in this disclosure, a manifold is a pipe or chamber having several ports through which liquid or gas is gathered or distributed.
- a tube is a hollow cylindrical device that is used for transporting liquids and gasses.
- the line that connects the center of the first base of the cylinder to the center of the second base of the cylinder is referred to as the axis of the cylinder or the centerline of the pipe. When two pipes share the same centerline they are said to be aligned.
- the vehicular exhaust system 100 (hereinafter invention) is a reaction manifold 101 comprising a first reaction manifold intake port 102 , a second reaction manifold intake port 103 and a reaction manifold exhaust port 104 .
- the invention 100 is adapted for use in exhaust systems for combustion engines 500 .
- the invention 100 is adapted for use with exhaust systems comprising a first catalytic converters 112 , a second catalytic converter 122 , a muffler 132 and an exhaust pipe 133 .
- the purpose of the reaction manifold 101 is to gather exhaust gases 300 that have been processed through the first catalytic converter 112 and the second catalytic converter 122 and to route theses collected exhaust gases 300 through the reaction manifold 101 into a single muffler feed pipe 131 .
- the first catalytic converter 112 is connected to the first reaction manifold intake port 102 using the first feed pipe 113 .
- the second catalytic converter 122 is connected to the second reaction manifold intake port 103 using the second feed pipe 123 .
- the exhaust gases 300 are routed by the first reaction manifold intake port 102 and the second reaction manifold intake port 103 directly into the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 , which feeds exhaust gases 300 to the muffler feed pipe 131 , and which directs the exhaust gases 300 to the muffler 132 .
- the reaction manifold 101 can be made several types of metal including stamped steel, steel coated with another metal such as aluminum or stainless steel. It can be made as a single unit or can be made from a plurality of pipes and fittings.
- the reaction manifold 101 is formed as follows.
- the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 is a pipe that is the same size as the muffler feed pipe 131 .
- the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 and the muffler feed pipe 131 are connected so that they are aligned.
- the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 and the muffler feed pipe 131 can be connected by welding or using the appropriate fittings.
- a centerline 400 of the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 and the muffler feed pipe 131 will act as the reference axis for the invention 100 .
- the direction of the centerline 400 moving towards the muffler 132 is referred to as 0 degrees.
- the direction of the centerline 400 moving away from the muffler 132 is referred to 180 degrees.
- the first reaction manifold intake port 102 and the second reaction manifold intake port 103 are pipes that feed exhaust gases 300 from the first catalytic converter 112 and the second catalytic converter 122 into the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 .
- the first reaction manifold intake port 102 is connected so that a first angle 401 formed by the centerline 400 of the first reaction manifold intake port 102 and the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 is 135 degrees.
- the second reaction manifold intake port 103 is connected so that a second angle 402 formed by the centerline of the first reaction manifold intake port 102 and the reaction manifold exhaust port 104 is 135 degrees.
- the first reaction manifold intake port 102 and the second reaction manifold intake port 103 are placed so that their respective centerlines are on the same plane and the angle between them is 90 degrees.
- FIGS. 1 through 3 a first potential embodiment of the disclosure, which is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 3 .
- exhaust gases 300 are drawn through the first exhaust intake port 111 , second exhaust intake port 115 , third exhaust intake port 121 and fourth exhaust intake port 125 .
- the first exhaust intake port 111 and second exhaust intake port 115 feed exhaust gases 300 into the first engine manifold 114 routes the exhaust gas 300 to the first catalytic converter 112 .
- the third exhaust intake port 121 and fourth exhaust intake port 125 which routes exhaust gases 300 into the second engine manifold 124 , and which routes the exhaust gas 300 to the second catalytic converter 122 .
- the first catalytic converter 112 processes the exhaust and expels the processed exhaust gas 300 into the first feed pipe 113 , and which routes the exhaust gas 300 to the first reaction manifold intake port 102 .
- the second catalytic converter 122 processes the exhaust and expels the processed exhaust gas 300 into the second feed pipe 123 which routes the exhaust gas 300 to the second reaction manifold intake port 103 . From here, the processed exhaust gases 300 flow through the reaction manifold 101 into and the muffler feed pipe 131 , the muffler 132 , and the exhaust pipe 133 .
- FIG. 3 A second potential embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- a third engine manifold 127 and a fourth engine manifold 128 are shown.
- the third engine manifold 127 performs the same function of the first engine manifold 114 and the fourth engine manifold 128 performs the same function as the second engine manifold 124 .
- the difference in the embodiment is that the third engine manifold 127 and fourth engine manifold 128 are adapted for use in an eight cylinder engine.
Abstract
The vehicular exhaust system is a multiple intake manifold adapted for use with automotive exhaust systems that decreases cost and increases engine efficiency. The multiple intake manifold enables exhaust gases to react at a 90 degree angle in order to form a propulsive force that is introduced into the muffler, and which is attributed with improving vehicular efficiency.
Description
- This non-provisional patent application claims priority to provisional patent application 61/963,377 filed on Dec. 3, 2013.
- Not Applicable
- The present invention relates to the field of automobile engines and engine accessories, more specifically, an auto exhaust accessory configured to improve efficiency.
- The vehicular exhaust system is a multiple intake manifold adapted for use with automotive exhaust systems that decreases cost and increases engine efficiency. The multiple intake manifold enables exhaust gases to react at a 90 degree angle in order to form a propulsive force that is introduced into the muffler, and which is attributed with improving vehicular efficiency.
- These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the vehicular exhaust system will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the vehicular exhaust system in detail, it is to be understood that the vehicular exhaust system is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the vehicular exhaust system.
- It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the vehicular exhaust system. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
- The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the disclosure. - The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.
- In the specification and claims, the following definitions will be used:
- Combustion engine: As used in this disclosure, a combustion engine is an engine powered by burning fuel within the engine. Two common examples would be: 1) internal combustion engines; and, 2) engines designed with one or more cylinders where combustion takes place within the cylinder.
- Manifold: As used in this disclosure, a manifold is a pipe or chamber having several ports through which liquid or gas is gathered or distributed.
- Pipe: As used in this disclosure, a tube is a hollow cylindrical device that is used for transporting liquids and gasses. The line that connects the center of the first base of the cylinder to the center of the second base of the cylinder is referred to as the axis of the cylinder or the centerline of the pipe. When two pipes share the same centerline they are said to be aligned.
- As illustrated in
FIGS. 1 through 3 , the vehicular exhaust system 100 (hereinafter invention) is areaction manifold 101 comprising a first reactionmanifold intake port 102, a second reactionmanifold intake port 103 and a reactionmanifold exhaust port 104. Theinvention 100 is adapted for use in exhaust systems forcombustion engines 500. Specifically, theinvention 100 is adapted for use with exhaust systems comprising a firstcatalytic converters 112, a secondcatalytic converter 122, amuffler 132 and anexhaust pipe 133. - The purpose of the
reaction manifold 101 is to gatherexhaust gases 300 that have been processed through the firstcatalytic converter 112 and the secondcatalytic converter 122 and to route theses collectedexhaust gases 300 through thereaction manifold 101 into a singlemuffler feed pipe 131. The firstcatalytic converter 112 is connected to the first reactionmanifold intake port 102 using thefirst feed pipe 113. The secondcatalytic converter 122 is connected to the second reactionmanifold intake port 103 using thesecond feed pipe 123. Theexhaust gases 300 are routed by the first reactionmanifold intake port 102 and the second reactionmanifold intake port 103 directly into the reactionmanifold exhaust port 104, which feedsexhaust gases 300 to themuffler feed pipe 131, and which directs theexhaust gases 300 to themuffler 132. - The
reaction manifold 101 can be made several types of metal including stamped steel, steel coated with another metal such as aluminum or stainless steel. It can be made as a single unit or can be made from a plurality of pipes and fittings. - The
reaction manifold 101 is formed as follows. The reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 is a pipe that is the same size as themuffler feed pipe 131. The reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 and themuffler feed pipe 131 are connected so that they are aligned. The reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 and themuffler feed pipe 131 can be connected by welding or using the appropriate fittings. - A
centerline 400 of the reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 and themuffler feed pipe 131 will act as the reference axis for theinvention 100. The direction of thecenterline 400 moving towards themuffler 132 is referred to as 0 degrees. The direction of thecenterline 400 moving away from themuffler 132 is referred to 180 degrees. - The first reaction
manifold intake port 102 and the second reactionmanifold intake port 103 are pipes that feedexhaust gases 300 from the firstcatalytic converter 112 and the secondcatalytic converter 122 into the reactionmanifold exhaust port 104. The first reactionmanifold intake port 102 is connected so that afirst angle 401 formed by thecenterline 400 of the first reactionmanifold intake port 102 and the reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 is 135 degrees. The second reactionmanifold intake port 103 is connected so that asecond angle 402 formed by the centerline of the first reactionmanifold intake port 102 and the reactionmanifold exhaust port 104 is 135 degrees. Relative to each other, the first reactionmanifold intake port 102 and the second reactionmanifold intake port 103 are placed so that their respective centerlines are on the same plane and the angle between them is 90 degrees. - Detailed reference will now be made to a first potential embodiment of the disclosure, which is illustrated in
FIGS. 1 through 3 . As shown in a first potential embodiment that is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,exhaust gases 300 are drawn through the firstexhaust intake port 111, secondexhaust intake port 115, thirdexhaust intake port 121 and fourthexhaust intake port 125. The firstexhaust intake port 111 and secondexhaust intake port 115feed exhaust gases 300 into thefirst engine manifold 114 routes theexhaust gas 300 to the firstcatalytic converter 112. The thirdexhaust intake port 121 and fourthexhaust intake port 125, whichroutes exhaust gases 300 into the second engine manifold 124, and which routes theexhaust gas 300 to the secondcatalytic converter 122. The firstcatalytic converter 112 processes the exhaust and expels the processedexhaust gas 300 into thefirst feed pipe 113, and which routes theexhaust gas 300 to the first reactionmanifold intake port 102. The secondcatalytic converter 122 processes the exhaust and expels the processedexhaust gas 300 into thesecond feed pipe 123 which routes theexhaust gas 300 to the second reactionmanifold intake port 103. From here, the processedexhaust gases 300 flow through the reaction manifold 101 into and themuffler feed pipe 131, themuffler 132, and theexhaust pipe 133. - A second potential embodiment is illustrated in
FIG. 3 . InFIG. 3 , athird engine manifold 127 and afourth engine manifold 128 are shown. In the second potential embodiment thethird engine manifold 127 performs the same function of thefirst engine manifold 114 and thefourth engine manifold 128 performs the same function as thesecond engine manifold 124. The difference in the embodiment is that thethird engine manifold 127 andfourth engine manifold 128 are adapted for use in an eight cylinder engine. - With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in
FIGS. 1 through 3 , include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention. - Is shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
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1. A reaction manifold adapted for use with exhaust gases and in connection with an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a first reaction manifold intake port;
a second reaction manifold intake port;
a reaction manifold exhaust port that is in adaptive fluid communication with an exhaust system of said internal combustion engine;
wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port is adapted to receive said exhaust gases in order to create a propulsion force that is adaptively introduced into a muffler, and which enhances adds to a performance of a vehicle.
2. The reaction manifold according to claim 1 wherein the reaction manifold is adapted to gather exhaust gases that have been processed through a first catalytic converter and a second catalytic converter, and to route said exhaust gases through the reaction manifold, and then to adaptively introduce said exhaust gases with a propulsive force into a single muffler feed pipe.
3. The reaction manifold according to claim 2 wherein the first catalytic converter is connected to the first reaction manifold intake port using a first feed pipe; wherein the second catalytic converter is connected to the second reaction manifold intake port using a second feed pipe.
4. The reaction manifold according to claim 3 wherein the exhaust gases are routed by the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port directly into the reaction manifold exhaust port, which adaptively feeds exhaust gases to the muffler feed pipe, and which directs the exhaust gases to the muffler.
5. The reaction manifold according to claim 4 wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port is a pipe that is the same size as the muffler feed pipe; wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port and the muffler feed pipe are connected so that they are aligned.
6. The reaction manifold according to claim 5 wherein a centerline extends along the reaction manifold exhaust port as well as the muffler feed pipe.
7. The reaction manifold according to claim 6 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port are pipes that adaptively feed exhaust gases from the first catalytic converter and the second catalytic converter into the reaction manifold exhaust port.
8. The reaction manifold according to claim 7 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port is connected so that a first angle formed by the centerline of the first reaction manifold intake port and the reaction manifold exhaust port is 135 degrees.
9. The reaction manifold according to claim 8 wherein the second reaction manifold intake port is connected so that a second angle formed by the centerline of the first reaction manifold intake port and the reaction manifold exhaust port is 135 degrees.
10. The reaction manifold according to claim 9 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port are offset at 90 degrees with respect to one another.
11. The reaction manifold according to claim 10 wherein exhaust gases are drawn through a first exhaust intake port, a second exhaust intake port, a third exhaust intake port and, a fourth exhaust intake port; wherein the first exhaust intake port and second exhaust intake port feed exhaust gases into the first catalytic converter; wherein the third exhaust intake port and the fourth exhaust intake port feed exhaust gases into the second engine manifold.
12. A reaction manifold adapted for use with exhaust gases and in connection with an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a first reaction manifold intake port;
a second reaction manifold intake port;
a reaction manifold exhaust port that is in adaptive fluid communication with an exhaust system of said internal combustion engine;
wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port is adapted to receive said exhaust gases in order to create a propulsion force that is adaptively introduced into a muffler, and which enhances adds to a performance of a vehicle;
wherein the reaction manifold is adapted to gather exhaust gases that have been processed through a first catalytic converter and a second catalytic converter, and to route said exhaust gases through the reaction manifold, and then to adaptively introduce said exhaust gases with a propulsive force into a single muffler feed pipe;
wherein the first catalytic converter is connected to the first reaction manifold intake port using a first feed pipe; wherein the second catalytic converter is connected to the second reaction manifold intake port using a second feed pipe.
13. The reaction manifold according to claim 12 wherein the exhaust gases are routed by the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port directly into the reaction manifold exhaust port, which adaptively feeds exhaust gases to the muffler feed pipe, and which directs the exhaust gases to the muffler.
14. The reaction manifold according to claim 13 wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port is a pipe that is the same size as the muffler feed pipe; wherein the reaction manifold exhaust port and the muffler feed pipe are connected so that they are aligned.
15. The reaction manifold according to claim 14 wherein a centerline extends along the reaction manifold exhaust port as well as the muffler feed pipe.
16. The reaction manifold according to claim 15 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port are pipes that adaptively feed exhaust gases from the first catalytic converter and the second catalytic converter into the reaction manifold exhaust port.
17. The reaction manifold according to claim 16 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port is connected so that a first angle formed by the centerline of the first reaction manifold intake port and the reaction manifold exhaust port is 135 degrees.
18. The reaction manifold according to claim 17 wherein the second reaction manifold intake port is connected so that a second angle formed by the centerline of the first reaction manifold intake port and the reaction manifold exhaust port is 135 degrees.
19. The reaction manifold according to claim 18 wherein the first reaction manifold intake port and the second reaction manifold intake port are offset at 90 degrees with respect to one another.
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