DIESEL AIRCRAFT ENGINE

The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other. 1. An integrated engine comprising:a unitary structure including at least the components of:two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement;a crankshaft including multiple paired throws, each of the paired throws supporting a pair of connecting rods, each of the pair of connecting rods associated with an opposing cylinder; andfirst and second heat exchangers arranged above the opposing cylinders and configured to cool the engine.2. The engine according to claim 1 , comprising a third heat exchanger arranged between the opposing cylinders.3. The engine according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second heat exchangers are arranged on one side of the crankshaft and the third heat exchanger is arranged on a side of the crankshaft opposite the one side.4. The engine according to claim 2 , comprising an air charge compressor and wherein the first heat exchanger is an air charge cooler assembly claim 2 , the second heat exchanger is a liquid engine cooler assembly claim 2 , and the third heat exchanger is a liquid oil cooler assembly.5. The engine according to claim 4 , wherein the air charge compressor is a pair of turbochargers claim 4 , a respective turbocharger being powered by exhaust from a respective bank of cylinders.6. The engine according to claim 5 , wherein the air charge cooler is an intercooler arranged between an air box and first and second intake plenums that are respectively in communication with first and second banks of the two banks of cylinders.7. The engine according to claim 1 , comprising a common shroud arranged over the first and second heat exchangers. The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/687,325, filed Mar ...

AERODIESEL ENGINE

The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine. 1. An aero engine , comprising:compression combustion; andweighing less than 725 lbs.2. The engine of being of less than 5.0 L displacement.3. The engine of being of at least 300 hp.4. The engine of being of a flat claim 1 , opposed eight cylinder arrangement with four cylinders in a first bank and four cylinders in an opposed second bank.5. The engine of wherein the first and second banks are independently operable.6. The engine of including bank-bank independence claim 5 , comprising:electrical independence from an engine management perspective;induction independence from an engine air charging and exhaust perspective; andfuel independence from an engine fueling perspective.7. The engine of including bank-bank sharing claim 5 , comprising:cooling system sharing; andlubrication system sharing.8. The engine of claim 4 , wherein the four cylinders in the first bank are numbered 1 through 4 commencing at an end of the engine and the four cylinders in the second bank are numbered 5 through 8 commencing at the same end of the engine and the firing order is 1-7-5-3-6-4-2-8.9. A method of forming an aero engine claim 4 , comprising:providing that engine combustion be effected by compression of a fuel charge; andproviding that the engine weigh less than 725 lbs.10. The method of forming the aero engine of including forming the engine of less than 5.0 L displacement.11. The method of forming the aero engine of including forming the engine to deliver at least 300 hp.12. The method of forming the aero engine of including forming the engine of a flat claim 9 , opposed eight cylinder arrangement with four cylinders in a first bank and four cylinders in an opposed second bank.13. The method of forming the aero engine of including separating the engine first and second banks for independent ...

AERO COMPRESSION COMBUSTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY CONTROL SYSTEM

A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member. A control method is further included. 1. A control method for an aero compression combustion drive assembly , the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member , a transmission member and a propeller member , the control system comprising:sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member;providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device;providing a plurality of control programs to the control system device; andthe control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member.2. The control method of claim 1 , including implementing the control strategy in the engine member by affecting the operation of at least one fuel injector.3. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting a fuel pulse timing of at least one fuel injector.4. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting a fuel pulse duration of at least one fuel injector.5. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting the operation of at least one turbocharger.6. A control method for an aero compression combustion drive assembly claim 2 , the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member claim 2 , a transmission member and a propeller member claim 2 , the control system comprising:sensing a pressure parameter in each of ...

System and method for positioning an aquatic vessel

An aquatic vessel, illustratively a pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed. The aquatic vessel executes a process to automatically position the aquatic vessel relative to a target location such as a mooring implement. Exemplary mooring implements include a dock, a slip, or a lift.

AERODIESEL ENGINE

The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine. 1. A compression ignition engine having a flat , opposed eight cylinder arrangement , comprising:a first bank having four cylinders;a first turbocharger coupled to an exhaust side of the first bank;a second bank having four cylinders, the first bank and the second bank separated by a vee angle of 180 degrees;a second turbocharger coupled to an exhaust side of the second bank; anda crankshaft having four crankpins and being configured such that opposing pistons from the first bank and from the second bank are coupled to the same crankpin, wherein the four cylinders in the first bank are numbered 1 through 4 commencing at an end of the engine and the four cylinders in the second bank are numbered 5 through 8 commencing at the same end of the engine and the firing order is 1-7-5-3-6-4-2-8,wherein the first bank and the second bank are independently operable.2. The compression ignition engine of claim 1 , wherein the first turbocharger is coupled to an intake side of the first bank claim 1 , and further wherein the second turbocharger is coupled to an intake side of the second bank.3. The compression ignition engine of claim 1 , further comprising a first engine control unit operably connected to the first bank claim 1 , and a second engine control unit operably connected to the second bank.4. The compression ignition engine of claim 1 , wherein the first bank and the second bank are electrically independent.5. The compression ignition engine of claim 1 , further comprising a first fuel control system operably connected to the first bank claim 1 , and a second fuel control system operably connected to the second bank claim 1 , the first fuel control system and the second fuel control system being independently operable.6. A method of forming an engine claim 1 , including forming the ...

AERO COMPRESSION COMBUSTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY CONTROL SYSTEM

A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member A control method is further included. 17-. (canceled)8. An aircraft engine configured to tune combustion chamber fuel injection for the purpose of avoiding harmful natural resonance frequencies of an associated drivetrain , the aircraft engine comprising:a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder having a respective combustion chamber;a plurality of combustion chamber pressure sensing elements, each combustion chamber pressure sensing element associated with a respective combustion chamber and configured to sense a respective pressure within the combustion chamber during operation;a plurality of fuel injectors, each fuel injector associated with a respective combustion chamber and configured to inject fuel into the combustion chamber; anda control system in communication with the plurality of combustion chamber sensing elements and the plurality of fuel injectors, the control system configured to monitor combustion harmonics at least partly through the sensed combustion chamber pressures, and alter the fuel injected by the plurality of fuel injectors to tune combustion for the purpose of avoiding harmful natural resonance frequencies of the associated drivetrain. This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/646,576 filed Oct. 5, 2012, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/543,624 filed Oct. 5, 2011, each of ...

ENHANCED AERO DIESEL ENGINE

A ferritic aero diesel engine. The ferritic aero diesel engine includes an iron crankcase, a steel crankshaft and eight steel piston assemblies. The iron crankcase has a flat, horizontally opposed eight cylinder arrangement with a first set of cylinder walls defining a first set of cylinders in a first bank and a second set of cylinder walls defining a second set of cylinders in an opposed second bank. The steel crankshaft is rotatably mounted at least partially within the iron crankcase. Each of the steel piston assemblies of the plurality of steel piston assemblies is received within a respective cylinder of the iron crankcase and is coupled to the steel crankshaft. The first and second sets of cylinder walls have a minimum wall thickness of between approximately 4.8 and 5.2 mm. 1. A ferritic aero diesel engine comprising:an iron crankcase having a flat, horizontally opposed eight cylinder arrangement with a first set of cylinder walls defining four cylinders in a first bank and a second set of cylinder walls defining four cylinders in an opposed second bank;a steel crankshaft rotatably mounted at least partially within the iron crankcase; andeight steel piston assemblies, each of the steel piston assemblies received within a respective cylinder of the iron crankcase and coupled to the steel crankshaft;wherein the first and second sets of cylinder walls have a minimum wall thickness of between approximately 4.8-5.2 mm.2. The ferritic aero diesel engine of claim 1 , wherein the ferritic aero diesel engine with accessories weighs between approximately 595-680 lbs. (without operating fluids).3. The ferritic aero diesel engine of claim 1 , wherein the ferritic aero diesel engine is configured to produce between approximately 300-450 hp.4. The ferritic aero diesel engine of claim 1 , further comprising a first aluminum cylinder head and a second aluminum cylinder head claim 1 , wherein the first aluminum cylinder head and the second aluminum cylinder head are operably ...

Thruster arrangement for a boat

A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.

AERO COMPRESSION COMBUSTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY CONTROL SYSTEM

A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member A control method is further included. 1. A control method for an aero compression combustion drive assembly , the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member , a transmission member and a propeller member , the control system comprising:sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member;providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device;providing a plurality of control programs to the control system device; andthe control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member.2. The control method of claim 1 , including implementing the control strategy in the engine member by affecting the operation of at least one fuel injector.3. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting a fuel pulse timing of at least one fuel injector.4. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting a fuel pulse duration of at least one fuel injector.5. The control method of claim 2 , including affecting the operation of at least one turbocharger.6. A control method for an aero compression combustion drive assembly claim 2 , the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member claim 2 , a transmission member and a propeller member claim 2 , the control system comprising:sensing a pressure parameter in each of ...

Diesel aircraft engine

The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.

Aero compression combustion drive assembly control system

A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engiune member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member. A control method is further included.

Aero compression combustion drive assembly control system

Diesel aircraft engine

Low emission, non-oxygenated fuel composition

Provided is an unleaded gasoline fuel which is substantially free of oxygenates, i.e., the fuel contains less than 1.0 weight percent oxygen based on the total weight of the fuel composition, and most preferably contains no oxygen containing compounds. The gasoline fuel of the present invention also has a Reid vapor pressure of less than 7.5 psi, a sulfur content of less than 30 ppmw, and more preferably less than 20 ppmw sulfur, and an aromatic hydrocarbon content greater than 30 volume percent and/or a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 220° F. and/or a 90% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 330° F. The gasoline fuel preferably also has an olefin content of no greater than 8 volume percent, and more preferably 5 volume percent or less. It has been found that such a gasoline fuel offers a substantially oxygenate free gasoline which avoids the environmental impact of oxygenates, yet when combusted in an internal combustion automobile provides good performance and good emissions.

An aerodiesel engine

The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine.

Enhanced aero diesel engine

A ferritic aero diesel engine. The ferritic aero diesel engine includes an iron crankcase, a steel crankshaft and eight steel piston assemblies. The iron crankcase has a flat, horizontally opposed eight cylinder arrangement with a first set of cylinder walls defining a first set of cylinders in a first bank and a second set of cylinder walls defining a second set of cylinders in an opposed second bank. The steel crankshaft is rotatably mounted at least partially within the iron crankcase. Each of the steel piston assemblies of the plurality of steel piston assemblies is received within a respective cylinder of the iron crankcase and is coupled to the steel crankshaft. The first and second sets of cylinder walls have a minimum wall thickness of between approximately 4.8 and 5.2 mm.

System and method for positioning an aquatic vessel

An aquatic vessel, illustratively a pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed. The aquatic vessel executes a process to automatically position the aquatic vessel relative to a target location such as a mooring implement. Exemplary mooring implements include a dock, a slip, or a lift.

Thruster control for a boat

Techniques for thruster system control for a pontoon boat or other watercraft. A thruster system may comprise a plurality of thrusters used to control movement of the pontoon boat in addition to an outboard prime mover. The thrusters may be fixed and/or steerable thrusters. In examples, the thrusters may be retracted based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be damaged. The thrusters may be deployed based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be used to recharge an associated energy source. User input to control the thrusters may be adapted to account for external forces acting on the pontoon boat. A user interface is provided with which to control the thruster system, via which an operator manipulates a movement intent line to control the thruster system. The user interface may further comprise obstacle indicators, thereby enabling the operator to maneuver the pontoon boat accordingly.

System and method for positioning an aquatic vessel

System and method for positioning an aquatic vessel

An aquatic vessel, illustratively a pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed. The aquatic vessel executes a process to automatically position the aquatic vessel relative to a target location such as a mooring implement. Exemplary mooring implements include a dock, a slip, or a lift.

Enhanced aero diesel engine

Vehiculo recreativo convertible de sentado a de pie.

De conformidad con ciertas modalidades, un vehículo recreativo convertible comprende uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo frontales; uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo traseros; un marco soportado por el uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo frontales y el uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo traseros. Además, el vehículo recreativo convertible comprende un montaje de dirección configurado para dirigir el uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo frontales. Además, el vehículo recreativo convertible incluye un montaje de asiento soportado por el marco y configurado para soportar al menos un pasajero y un motor configurado para impulsar al menos uno de: (i) el uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo frontales y (ii) el uno o más miembros de contacto con el suelo traseros. Además, el vehículo recreativo convertible incluye un panel de piso que incluye una superficie que se extiende a través de una anchura del panel de piso.

Thruster arrangement for a boat

A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.

Convertible recreational sit-down to stand-up vehicle

According to certain embodiments, a convertible recreational vehicle comprises one or more front ground engaging members; one or more rear ground engaging members; a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle comprises a steering assembly configured to steer the one or more front ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and a motor configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. Further, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a floor panel including a surface that extends across a width of the floor panel.

Thruster arrangement for a boat

A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.

Thruster arrangement for a boat

A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.

All terrain vehicle

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include an electric powertrain drivingly coupled to at least one of a plurality of ground engaging members. The vehicle may include an operator area supported by the frame and at least one of a front cargo area positioned forward of the operator area and a rear cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area. The rear cargo area may include a cargo box and at least one storage compartment. The at least one storage compartment may be arranged vertically below at least a portion of a floor panel of the cargo box and may include a plurality of discrete interior regions. The vehicle may include seating having extendable panels to form along with seat backs a support surface of a storage area in one arrangement. The storage area may include the floor of the cargo box.

Utility vehicle

A recreational vehicle is provided. The recreational vehicle may include a plurality of ground engaging members comprising at least one front ground engaging member and at least one rear ground engaging member. The recreational vehicle may further comprise a frame assembly comprising a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. A steering assembly may be supported by the front portion and configured to steer at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members. A first motor and a second motor may be configured to provide power to the ground engaging members. A battery assembly may be supported by the middle portion. The middle portion may comprise a tub configured to support a battery and an operator in a seated or standing position.

Aero compression combustion drive assembly control system

A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member. A control method is further included.

Aerodiesel engine

The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine.