COMPOUND SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

A supercharge compound configuration of a forced induction intake and/or breather system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The system may be configured to improve the power output of an internal combustion engine when considered against similar internal combustion engines with conventional forced induction systems. The supercharge compound configuration may comprise a turbine that may be driven by the exhaust of the internal combustion engine. The turbine may also be operatively and/or directly coupled to a gearbox and/or a compressor.

主权项

1. A forced induction system, comprising:
a gearbox; an internal combustion engine operatively coupled to the gear box; a compressor in fluid communication to an intake of the internal combustion engine and operatively coupled to the gearbox; and a single turbine operatively coupled to the compressor and in fluid communication with the exhaust of the internal combustion engine, the single compressor configured to drive the compressor in response to being driven by the internal combustion engine.