Method and mechanism to confirm engine timing

摘要

A mechanism and method of confirming engine timing in an internal combustion engine includes two embodiments, which delay the rotation of the camshaft until confirmation that the engine is properly timed based upon the sensors provided by the electronic control systems of the motor vehicle. In one embodiment, a cam gear assembly is joined to the camshaft to enable proper confirmation that the engine is properly timed before enabling the rotation of the camshaft. In a second embodiment, a gear assembly is used in conjunction with a crankshaft. The crank gear assembly includes an outer ring and an inner ring. A brake is provided in the inner ring to prevent movement until sensors in the vehicle have confirmed proper timing of the engine.

主权项

1. A cam gear assembly for confirming proper engine timing within an internal combustion engine comprising:
a. a drive unit; b. a torque converter, where the torque converter joins to the drive unit and the torque converter includes a first disc and second disc; c. a gear housing, wherein the first disc and second disc form the gear housing, the first disc is an outer gear and second disc is the inner gear filled with oil between blades of the outer gear and inner gear during operation; and d. a camshaft, where the camshaft is connected to the cam gear assembly, where an input shaft is provided for the connection of the cam gear assembly to the camshaft, where during operation, the first disc spins by force supplied by a drive belt, a magnet sensor located above the first disc senses the speed of the first disc and the second disc, once these first disc and outer disc reach a coupling speed a crankshaft position sensor indicates that valves and pistons within the internal combustion engine are in a timed position, an electronic solenoid releases that allows the first disc and second disc to synchronize and spin together, once the first disc and second disc of the torque converter are rotating together, the camshaft is enabled to rotate for operation through a properly timed engine.