Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Heating of combustible mixture
Patent
1993-04-29
1994-05-03
Argenbright, Tony M.
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Heating of combustible mixture
F01N 502
Patent
active
053077806
ABSTRACT:
A heater is disclosed for attachment to a component of an engine to aid in starting of the engine. A housing of the heater receives an encapsulated chemical heat source such as a packet of sodium acetate. The housing is adapted for attachment to various engine components including air filter housings, radiators and directly to an engine by means of fastener elements and a harness respectively. Provision is made for heating air of an initial fuel air mixture, heating of coolant and transmission fluids and the direct heating of an engine.
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Argenbright Tony M.
Givnan, Jr. James D.
Macy M.
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