WO2013172952A1 - Method and device for exhaust gas management - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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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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- Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to exhaust system inserts from internal combustion engines (e.g., gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, compressed natural gas, alcohol, ethanol, and other similar combustion engines). More particularly, exemplary embodiments relate to the placement of an insert into an original manufacturers exhaust system of an internal combustion engine in order to improve engine performance, including, but not limited to, fuel efficiency, emissions control, and power.
- internal combustion engines e.g., gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, compressed natural gas, alcohol, ethanol, and other similar combustion engines. More particularly, exemplary embodiments relate to the placement of an insert into an original manufacturers exhaust system of an internal combustion engine in order to improve engine performance, including, but not limited to, fuel efficiency, emissions control, and power.
- the performance and efficiency of internal combustion engines depends on the efficient movement of gases through the engine, from the introduction of air and fuel through the intake ports into the cylinders of the engine to exhaust of the combustion by-products through the exhaust ports.
- the exhaust system performs a critical role in this process and has a significant impact on efficiency of the engine.
- the exhaust system operates to provide complete and efficient removal or scavenging of the exhaust gases from the cylinder.
- One method employed to increase the removal of gas exhaust from the cylinder is to increase the flow potential of the exhaust system by increasing or decreasing the dimensions of the exhaust components.
- a typical exhaust system from an original manufacturer has an exhaust manifold that includes a flange, conduits, and a collector.
- the exhaust flange includes an appropriate number of openings for coupling to the engine exhaust ports. For example, in a four cylinder engine the flange would include four openings, one for each cylinder.
- a conduit is provided for each opening in the exhaust manifold. The conduits then converge into a collector.
- the conduits In original manufacturer exhaust systems, the conduits have a short run length typically measured in inches. Other original manufacturer exhaust systems may eliminate these short conduits and the exhaust gas travels directly from the cylinder, through the flange into a collector where it then enters the exhaust pipe. Still other exhaust systems have the exhaust manifold cast directly into the cylinder head creating a unitary design.
- a conventional exhaust header comprises a plurality of individual elongated tubes for coupling each of the cylinder heads of an engine block to a remote collector. These remote collectors may be upwards of two feet from the cylinder exhaust port.
- adjacent exhaust ports in the engine block are isolated by the separate header tubes in order to increase the engine's horsepower.
- inserts have been used in the remote collector of these header systems; although those skilled in the art continue to debate the effectiveness of exhaust inserts in a race car header system.
- Exemplary embodiments of the inventive concept are based on the unexpected results achieved and features discovered when attempting to incorporate exhaust inserts into original manufacturer exhaust systems. While exhaust inserts were used to increase horsepower in race cars with headers specifically designed for inclusion of an exhaust insert it was believed, by those skilled in the art, that exhaust inserts would produce detrimental results when applied to stock exhaust systems. Those of ordinary skill in the art cited several reasons including throttle conditions, differing computer systems and the physical length of racing headers which are much longer and tuned differently from stock exhaust manifolds for the expectation that exhaust inserts would produce a detrimental effect on stock exhaust systems.
- Race cars and standard stock cars are operated under extremely different conditions.
- race cars include modifications to increase horsepower and are operated under wide open throttle (“WOT”) conditions.
- WOT wide open throttle
- RPM rotations per minute
- the continuous WOT increases the air flow into and out of the engine.
- stock automobiles such as those readily available to the public and operated on public highways are driven under steady state driving conditions. Under steady state driving conditions the car is operated within normal traffic laws, and in city driving must make frequent stops where the engine is merely idling.
- Those of ordinary skill in the art believed insertion of an exhaust insert would cause poor engine performance and result in stalling at the engine while idling.
- Race cars typically have a custom user identified open loop computer system.
- the open loop computer system is programmed to maximize the power output of the engine by optimizing air to fuel ratios typically around 12:1 when using gasoline as fuel to increase the horsepower of the race car irrespective of emissions.
- Stock vehicles on the other hand have a closed loop computer system.
- the closed loop computer systems on stock vehicles today have a feedback control loop focusing on emission control parameters by controlling the air to fuel ratio to stoichiometric (e.g., 14.7 to 1 when using gasoline as fuel) rather than simply increasing engine performance.
- the feedback control loop includes sensors throughout the exhaust system to ensure optimal emissions standards are maintained.
- the sensors of the feedback control loop detects the emission change and indicates to the user that a problem exists in the engine emission control system. This usually necessitates the alteration or removal of sensors from the feedback control loop. In addition, modifications that trip the sensors or necessitate removal or modification of the sensors of the feedback control loop will void the manufacturer's warranty and is illegal to operate on public roads.
- testing was conducted on the exhaust insert described herein it was discovered that it was not necessary to alter the existing feedback control loop. Unexpectedly, the insertion of the exhaust insert into the stock exhaust system did not adversely affect the emissions enough to register on the sensors of the feedback control loop, and testing has shown a reduction in unwanted emissions. Therefore, the exhaust insert described herein, unexpectedly works in stock exhaust systems to increase fuel mileage while maintaining or improving proper emissions.
- Typical stock exhaust manifolds include a flange, conduits and a collector.
- the flange is attached to the engine and has holes aligned with the exhaust gas ports on the engine.
- Conduits are attached to the flange and transport the exhaust gas to a collector where the exhaust gas from the conduit's path comes together.
- the exemplary exhaust gas management insert may be an object of any shape, size or material that occupies internal volume of the exhaust manifold and is located in the exhaust manifold between the exhaust port and before and/or after the catalytic converter. In other exemplary embodiments, the exhaust insert may be located at any point between the exhaust port and the exhaust tip. Exemplary embodiments of the inventive exhaust insert increases the performance of an internal combustion engine, as used herein performance includes increased fuel efficiency, power output including both horsepower and torque, while still maintaining emissions compliance.
- the exemplary exhaust insert is affixed inside the exhaust manifold.
- the exhaust insert may be affixed to or mounted downstream from the conduits and extend into the collector before and/or after the catalytic converter.
- the exhaust insert may be affixed to the conduits by casting, welding, epoxies, adhesives or mechanical fastening methods.
- different exhaust inserts may vary in shape, generally exhaust inserts have a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end. The second end may be shaped to optimize the exhaust gas exiting the conduits.
- the exhaust insert may not be affixed to components of the stock exhaust manifold, but rather suspended by a collar having cross-members.
- the collar may be shaped to securely fit inside the conduits, collector, or the exit aperture of the collector.
- the cross-members extend inward from the collar and intersect with the exhaust insert. This configuration allows for extremely easy installation of an exhaust insert into an existing stock exhaust manifold.
- the exhaust insert may be movable within the exhaust manifold.
- sensor readings may be taken to determine whether the exhaust insert(s) need to be moved upstream and/or downstream to maintain optimal fuel efficiency depending on the exhaust insert(s) location.
- the inserts may be formed as a unitary portion of two sides which are joined together.
- the device preferably contains a first side having a rounded exterior surface and a substantially planar inner surface.
- the device also contains a second side having a rounded exterior surface and a substantially planar inner surface.
- a negative impression is preferably formed within both of the substantially planar inner surfaces.
- the negative impressions may define any number of shapes that restrict the internal diameter of the exhaust pipe (ex. conical, trapezoidal, rectangular, or pyramid shape) when the two substantially planar inner surfaces are aligned with one another and the two sides are joined together.
- a cap may be placed on the shape which is formed by the two negative impressions.
- the exhaust inserts may be inserted into each pipe leading from the cylinder exhaust ports, before and after collectors, before and after catalytic converters, before and after any Y-pipe present in the exhaust system, and any other location in the exhaust system.
- the exhaust inserts may be arranged serially, one after another, to optimize exhaust gas flow.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located in the collector of an original manufacturer's exhaust manifold with portions removed to show the internal placement of the exemplary exhaust insert;
- Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located in the collector of an original manufacturer's exhaust manifold with portions removed to show the internal placement of the exemplary exhaust insert;
- Figure 3 is a close-up end view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located in the collector of an original manufacturer's exhaust manifold with portions removed to show the internal placement of the exemplary exhaust insert;
- Figure 4 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a rounded exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 5 is another side view of an exemplary embodiment of a rounded exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 6 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an elongated tetrahedron exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 7 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an elongated square pyramidal exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine
- Figure 8 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a crimped, tapered exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine
- Figure 9 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a plug exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 10 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 1 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a removable exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located pre- catalytic converter in an original manufacturer's exhaust manifold with portions removed to show the internal placement of the exemplary exhaust insert;
- Figure 12 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert to be placed in an original manufacturer's exhaust system for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 13 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine at the Y-pipe just before the inlet to the muffler in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 14 is a top perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, located in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine at the Y-pipe just before the inlet to the muffler in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 15 is a top view of an exemplary exhaust manifold designed to take advantage of the exemplary exhaust inserts for increasing engine performance of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 16 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, having a multi-part design for placement in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 17 is a top perspective view of the exemplary exhaust insert of FIG. 16, without the end cap;
- Figure 18 is a perspective view of the exemplary components used to form a portion of the exemplary exhaust insert of FIG. 16;
- Figure 19 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert for increasing engine performance, including fuel efficiency, for placement in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine;
- Figure 20 is a top perspective view of the exemplary components used to form a portion of the exemplary exhaust insert of FIG. 19.
- FIG 1 is a perspective view of an original manufacturer exhaust system 2.
- the exhaust system 2 includes a flange 4, conduits 6 and a collector 8.
- the flange 4 is formed to the dimensions and shape of the engine (not shown in the Figures) to which it is to be attached.
- the flange 4 may be coupled to the engine with mechanical fasteners, such as bolts.
- the conduits 6 extend from the flange 4 to the collector 8.
- the conduits 6 may be of varying length depending on the space available in the engine compartment.
- the flange 4 has openings therein to allow exhaust gas from an engine's cylinders to pass through the flange 4 and enter the conduits 6.
- the exhaust gas flowing thorough the separate conduits 6 enter one common flow path defined by the collector 8.
- the collector 8 may include an exit aperture 10. From the collector 8, the exhaust gas travels out the exit aperture 10 and into the exhaust pipe (not shown in the Figures) which typically includes a catalytic converter and exits the exhaust pipe through a muffler.
- an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 is positioned in the collector 8.
- the exhaust insert 12 may have an elongated body 14 having a rounded first end 16 and a second end 18.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be constructed from metal, ceramic, plastic, or other similar materials capable of withstanding the temperatures present in typical exhaust systems.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be hollow to decrease its weight.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be solid.
- the exhaust insert 12 is attached to the conduits 6 at the second end 18. This attachment is illustrated in Figure 2.
- FIG 2 is an enlarged perspective view of an original exhaust manifold 2 illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the exhaust insert 12.
- the second end 18 of the exhaust insert 12 is welded to the conduits 6. While welding enables for attachment of the exhaust insert 12 to the conduits 6, other methods of attachment are also contemplated, including, but not limited to, epoxies, mechanical fasteners, press in fit, and other similar attachment methods.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be cast directly into place. Affixing the exhaust insert 12 to the conduits 6 as they enter the collector 8 allows for easy retro fitting of existing stock exhaust systems and during the manufacturing process.
- the second end 18 of the exhaust insert 12 may be shaped to optimize the exhaust insert's 12 direct interference with the exhaust gas exiting the conduits 6.
- the exhaust insert 12 extends from the conduits 6 into the collector 8.
- the exhaust gas exiting the conduits 6 and entering the collector 8 is forced to travel around the exhaust insert 12 before exiting the collector 8 into the exhaust pipe.
- the exhaust insert 12 may have a pre-determined volume sized to maximize fuel efficiency of the engine while maintaining or increasing engine power and maintaining or decreasing emissions. Such size and shape of the exhaust insert 12 can be varied according to the desired results in order to maximize economy, power, emissions, or some combination of thereof.
- Figure 3 is another view of the original exhaust manifold 2 having an exemplary embodiment of the exhaust insert 12.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be centered in the collector 8 either abutting the conduits 6 or spaced downstream therefrom. In other exemplary embodiments, the exhaust insert 12 may be positioned off-center or against the side of the collector 8 depending on the configuration of the stock exhaust system.
- the exhaust insert 12 may have a pre-determined volume dependant on the size of the motor, exhaust pressures, volume of the collector 8, and desired engine performance, including fuel efficiency. As shown in Figures 1 -3, the exhaust insert 12 decreases the volume of exhaust gas that can be in the collector 8.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be placed at any location in the exhaust manifold upstream and/or downstream of the catalytic converter. In still other exemplary embodiments, an exhaust insert 12 may also be placed in each conduit 6, with or without the exhaust insert 12 in the collector 8.
- Figure 4 is a side view of the exemplary embodiment of a rounded exhaust insert 12.
- the exhaust insert 12 has an elongated body 14 having a longitudinal axis, a rounded first end 16 and a second end 18.
- the second end 18 of the exhaust insert 12 may be shaped so as to optimize with the exhaust gas exiting the conduits 6. This can be accomplished by indenting or shaping the second end 18 so that the exhaust insert 12 can be brought into complimentary engagement with the conduits 6 upon entry into the collector 8.
- Figure 5 is another side view of an exemplary embodiment of the rounded exhaust insert 12 further illustrating the indentions in the second end 18 of the exhaust insert 12.
- Figures 1 -5 provide for an exemplary embodiment of the exhaust insert 12 having a rounded first end 16, other shapes may be used to compliment the original manufacturer's conduit 6 configuration, collector 8 size and shape, and the desired fuel efficiency.
- Figure 6 is a top perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 with a three-sided elongated body 60 having a longitudinal axis, a tetrahedral first end 62 and a second end 18.
- the three-sided body 60 of the exhaust insert 12 illustrated in Figure 3 may be used on original manufacturer's exhaust systems having three conduits 6, such as found in V-6 engines.
- the second end 18 may be shaped so as to optimize the interference with the exhaust gas exiting the conduits 6.
- Figure 7 is a top perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 with a four-sided elongated body 70 having a longitudinal axis, a square pyramidal first end 72, and a second end 18.
- the four-sided body 70 of the exhaust insert 12 illustrated in Figure 7, may be useful in original manufacturer's exhaust systems having four conduits 6, such as found in V-8 engines.
- the second end 18 may be shaped so as to optimize the exhaust gas exiting the conduits 6.
- Figure 8 is a top perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 with an elongated body 80 having a longitudinal axis, a crimped first end 82, and a second end 18.
- Figure 9 is a top perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 having a cylindrical elongated body 90, a flat first end 92 and a second end 18.
- Figure 10 is a top perspective view of still another exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 having a conical elongated body 94, a pointed first end 96, and a flat second end 98.
- various exemplary exhaust insert 12 shapes are provided in Figures 1 -10, additional shapes may also be used.
- the size of the exhaust inserts 12 found in Figures 1 -10 may be varied.
- the outside diameter of the exhaust inserts 12 may be between about 50% to about 90% of the inside diameter of the pipe in which the exhaust insert 12 is located. In still other exemplary embodiments the outside diameter may be approximately 70% to about 85% of the inside diameter of the pipe where the exhaust insert 12 is located.
- Figure 1 1 is another exemplary embodiment of an original exhaust manifold 2.
- the exhaust system includes a flange 4, conduits 6 and a collector 8.
- the flange 4 is formed to the dimensions and shape of the engine (not shown in the Figures) to which it is to be attached.
- the flange 4 may be coupled to the engine with mechanical fasteners, such as bolts or rivets.
- the conduits 6 extend from the flange 4 to the collector 8.
- the flange 4 has openings therein to allow exhaust gas from the engine's cylinders to pass through the flange 4 and enter the conduits 6.
- the exhaust gas flowing through the separate conduits 6 enter one common flow path defined by the collector 8, having an exit aperture 10.
- an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust insert 12 is suspended in the exit aperture 10 by cross-members 100 and a collar 102.
- the collar 102 is shaped and sized so as to snuggly fit inside the exit aperture 10 of the collector 8.
- the exit aperture 10 in Figure 1 1 has a circular cross-section, the cross- section may be rectangular, elliptical, or any other shape determined by the original manufacturer of the exhaust system.
- the collar 102 may be shaped to provide a complimentary fit inside the exit aperture 10 of the collector 8.
- the cross-members 100 extend from the collar 102 and intersect with the exhaust insert 12; suspending the exhaust insert 12 inside the collar 102. As shown in Figure 1 1 , the exhaust insert 12 is suspended by two cross-members 100; however, it is contemplated that the exhaust insert 12 may be suspended by at least one cross-member 100. In other exemplary embodiments, the exhaust insert 12 may be supported by any number of cross- members 100.
- the cross-members 100 and the collar 102 may be constructed from metal, ceramic, plastic or any other material suitable to withstand the temperatures in a typical exhaust system.
- the use of the collar 102 and cross-members 100 allows for easy insertion of the exhaust insert 12 into a pre-existing stock exhaust manifold 2.
- the collar 102 may be fixed to the exit aperture 10, collector 8, or conduits 6 to prevent movement of the exhaust insert 12.
- the exhaust insert 12 may be suspended in at least one of the individual conduits 6 running from the flange 4 to the collector 8. Locating the exhaust inserts 12 in the individual conduits 6 may provide more customizable tuning and better balance between engine performance and fuel efficiency.
- the collar 102 would be sized and shaped to fit securely inside the conduits 6.
- the collar 102 may be used to suspend the exhaust insert 12 in any position along the exhaust system such as the conduits 6, before and after any collectors 8, before and after the catalytic converter(s), before and after any Y-pipe(s), and at any location upstream from the exhaust tip.
- exhaust inserts 12 may be placed in series along the exhaust system so as to string together multiple exhaust inserts 12.
- Figure 12 is a perspective view of the exhaust insert 12 suspended in the collar 102 by cross-member 100.
- the exhaust insert 12 has a longitudinal axis including a conical body first end 110 and a cylindrical second end 18.
- Figure 12 illustrates the use of an exhaust insert 12 having a conical first end 110, it should be understood by those of skill in the art that the exemplary exhaust inserts 12 illustrated in Figures 1 - 10 may also be used in conjunction with the collar 102 and cross-members 100 found in the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 12.
- the collar 102 may be movably inserted into the collector 8, conduit 6 or the exit aperture 10.
- collar 102 may be affixed to a track inside the stock exhaust manifold 2.
- a series of servos may be used to move the collar 102, and thus the exhaust insert 12, upstream and/or downstream within the exhaust manifold 2.
- Sensors may be used to determine the engine RPM and pressures with the exhaust system. The sensors would send the data to control mechanism and in turn the control mechanism would interpret the data to determine if the exhaust insert 12 needed to be moved to dynamically optimize fuel efficiency, power or optimize emissions.
- the exhaust insert 12 may move upstream and/or downstream during wide open throttle driving and move upstream and/or downstream during slower engine RPM. In systems with multiple exhaust inserts 12 suspended within collars 102, each exhaust insert 12 may move independently from one another to optimize engine performance.
- FIG. 13 and Figure 14 show an exemplary embodiment of an adjustable exhaust insert 130 located in an exhaust system.
- the adjustable exhaust insert 130 is affixed to the exhaust system at the junction of two conduits 6.
- the exhaust insert 130 is welded to the conduits 6, but one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that exhaust insert 130 may be suspended inside the exhaust system by a collar 102 and cross-members 100 found in an exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 12.
- the exemplary exhaust insert 130 has an elongated body 132 having a first end 134 attached to the exhaust system and a second end (not show in the Figures) adapted to be inserted into a series of variably sized outer shells 136.
- the outer shell 136 may be removably attached to the second end of the exhaust insert 130.
- the attachment may be accomplished by a mechanical fastener 140 or other similar device allowing removal of the outer shell 136 from the exhaust end.
- the ability to remove the outer shell 136 allows outer shells 136 of varying shapes and sizes to be attached to the second end of the elongated body 132 to optimize engine performance.
- the exhaust inserts 12, 130 may be used with exhaust systems having original manufacturer's exhaust manifolds 2.
- the location of the exhaust inserts 12, 130 may vary depending on the size of the engine and to optimize various features of engine performance, such as fuel efficiency, engine power, and emissions.
- the exemplary exhaust inserts 12, 130 may be used with exhaust systems that have manifolds that are designed to not have one or more features such as a flange 4, conduits 6, or collectors 8.
- the exhaust inserts 12, 130 may be located directly at the exhaust port of the cylinder or at any other location within the exhaust system from the cylinder to the exhaust tip, such as before and after the catalytic converter, before and after the collector, before and after any Y-pipe in the exhaust system.
- the exhaust inserts 12, 130 may even be located between the catalytic converter and the tail pipe of the exhaust system.
- the exhaust inserts 12, 130 may be used in a series or parallel arrangement within the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine.
- an exhaust insert 12, 130 may be located in at least one conduit 6, and another exhaust insert 12, 130 located in the collector 8, and possibly another exhaust insert 12, 130 downstream of the collector 8.
- an exhaust insert 12, 130 may be located in each conduit 6.
- an exemplary exhaust manifold 200 may be used. As illustrated in Figure 15, an exemplary embodiment of an exhaust manifold 200 may have a flange 4, sweeping conduits 6 and a collector 8. This exemplary exhaust manifold 200 provides multiple locations for exhaust insert 12, 130 placements versus exhaust manifolds 2 having no conduits 6, but rather a large collector 8. Therefore, the exemplary exhaust manifold 200 and the exhaust inserts 12, 130 form an exemplary exhaust system 202 that increase the performance of an internal combustion engine, including, but not limited to, increased fuel efficiency, increased engine power, and maintaining proper emission levels.
- Exhaust plugs having a 1 .75 inch outside diameter was used for the two exhaust inserts 130 located in each 2.5 inch collector 8.
- the third exhaust insert 130 located in a 3 inch pipe joining the two sides had an outside diameter of 2.25 inches.
- the Dodge Ram was getting 21 to 23 miles per gallon at 60 miles per hour.
- the Dodge Ram's fuel efficiency increased approximately 21 % to 26 to 28 miles per gallon. This is a significant increase in fuel efficiency while also increasing or maintaining engine power and maintaining proper emissions. It is precisely this increase in engine performance that was unexpected in standard internal combustion engines.
- both static and dynamic exhaust inserts 12 may be used.
- An example of one such arrangement for a V8 engine is used herein as an example of an exemplary system for optimizing engine performance utilizing the inventive exhaust inserts 12.
- an exhaust insert 12 is placed in each conduit 6 (8), one exhaust insert 12 is placed in each collector 8 (2), an exhaust insert 12 is placed before and after each catalytic converter (4), and an exhaust insert 12 is present in the Y-pipe. Accordingly, this embodiment would consist of 15 exhaust inserts 12.
- FIGURES 16-17 illustrate another exemplary embodiment of an insert 300.
- This insert may be formed by casting, molding, press, insert press, or other common methods utilized in the manufacturing of exhaust systems.
- the insert 300 is a joining of two negatives to form a positive shape within the exhaust system.
- the insert 300 comprises a multi-part design having a first side 305, a second side 310, and an end cap 315.
- the first 305 and second 310 sides are brought together and fixed.
- the two sides may be welded using various methods (tack or spot, ultrasonic welding, friction welding, arc welding, gas welding, resistance welding, energy beam welding, solid state welding, or anything similar).
- Both the first 305 and second side 310 may start as circular tubes having a continuous circumference.
- the end cap 315 may be welded to the insert body 320 complete the insert 300.
- the end cap 315 may be formed with the insert body 320 eliminating the need for a separate end cap 315.
- Both the first and second sides 305, 310 have a rounded side coming together to form a collar 325.
- the circumference of the formed collar 325 may be sufficient to allow the insert 300 to be placed inside an exit aperture 10, collector 8, conduits 6 or any other position within the exhaust system. In other embodiments, the outside dimension of the collar 325 would be equal to the outside dimension of the exhaust pipe and welded into place.
- FIGURE 18 illustrates the first and second sides 305, 310 forming the insert 300.
- the first and second sides 305, 310 are substantially identical to one another. In other words, it is preferred that the first and second sides 305, 310 are substantially symmetrical about a central plane.
- Each side 305, 310 preferably has a rounded outer surface 335 and a substantially planar inner surface 340.
- the collar 325 may have an outside dimension either slightly greater than or equal to the inside dimension of the exhaust pipe where the insert 300 is to be located. In this way, the insert 300 can fit within an existing exhaust pipe.
- the collar 325 may have an outside dimension substantially equal to the outside dimension of the exhaust pipe where the insert 300 is to be located. In this way, the insert 300 can fit in line with existing exhaust piping, as it could be fastened between two existing exhaust pipes.
- the substantially planar inner surfaces 340 each have half of the negative 349 of the conical portion 350 of the insert 300 formed therein.
- This negative 349 of the insert may be formed in a variety of ways including: casting, molding, pressing, stamping, insert press, or any other methods typical for formation of exhaust systems and related components.
- the shape of the side 305, 310, including the negative 349 of the insert 300 may be formed by welding several pieces together.
- the end cap 315 may also be formed into the substantially planar inner surface 340 of the sides 305, 310. This forming of the end cap 315 into the substantially planar inner surface 340 would eliminate the need for a separate end cap 315, and its related assembly steps.
- FIGURE 19 Another example of an insert 400 according to the inventive concept is provided in FIGURE 19. As shown, the insert 400 is suspended in a Y-pipe creating channels 330 through which the exhaust travels. As with the embodiment shown in FIGS. 16-18, the insert 400 is created by placing two negatives 449 (shown in more detail in FIGURE 20) together to create a positive shape within the exhaust pipe.
- the insert 400 may have any shape sufficient to result in increased engine performance and improved fuel efficiency, including the shapes provided herein related to inserts 12, 130. Since there is no need to actually weld the insert 400 into the exhaust system, this embodiment eliminates any potential concerns with inserts coming lose in the exhaust system.
- FIGURE 20 illustrates the components forming the insert 400.
- the insert 400 is formed from two nearly identical pieces of exhaust pipe forming a first side 410 and a second side 420. Each side is preferably formed from a single circular tube of exhaust pipe material. The side is then bent and then pressed to form a substantially planar inner surface 430. A negative impression 449 of half an insert 400 is then formed in the substantially planar inner surface 430. The negative impression 449 may be stamped, molded, cast, or pressed into the substantially planar inner surface 430. Once the negative impressions 449 are formed the two sides 420 and 410 are placed together as shown in FIG. 19 and joined.
- the two sides may be welded using various methods (tack or spot, ultrasonic welding, friction welding, arc welding, gas welding, resistance welding, energy beam welding, solid state welding, or anything similar).
- the two sides could also be affixed to one another by other means such as adhesives, press fit, snap fit, bonding, or similar.
- Figures 16-20 show negative impressions which create a conical shape, this shape is not required and any number of the shapes shown in Figures 1 -15 could also be used with these embodiments or any shape that reduces the internal diameter of the exhaust pipe.
- the embodiments of Figures 16-20 have been shown and described as having a first and second side, the invention does not require only two components to be assembled to create the device.
- any number of components could be combined to create the impressions and resulting insert formed within the exhaust pipes.
- one could use three or four pipes which have been modified with an internal impression and combine them to form the insert within the pipe assembly. In other words, there is no requirement that only two components are used although shown and described as two 'sides.'
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