Magnetic air engine

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an engine assembly that utilizes magnetically and air pressure driven pistons. The engine assembly of the present invention utilizes the design and functionality of typical internal combustion engines, while incorporating energy efficient technologies found in electric/magnetic type engines and others.

1 . An engine assembly, comprising:
 at least one engine cylinder;   at least one air valve comprising a supply opening and an exhaust opening which are alternatively openable and closable in relation to the at least one engine cylinder;   at least one piston assembly, wherein the at least one piston assembly comprises at least one magnetized piston and at least one piston rod;   a crank shaft, wherein the crank shaft is operatively coupled between the at least one piston assembly and the at least one air valve, whereby the at least one air valve opens and closes based on the position of the at least one piston assembly;   at least one magnetic coil positioned relative to the at least one engine cylinder, whereby the at least one magnetic coil provides a magnetic field within or around the at least one engine cylinder; and   at least one polarity timing device, wherein the at least one polarity timing device is operatively coupled between the crank shaft and the at least one magnetic coil, whereby the polarity of the at least one magnetic coil is affected based on the position of the crank shaft.   
     
     
         2 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one timing linkage, wherein the timing linkage operatively links the crankshaft and the at least one air valve. 
     
     
         3 . The engine assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one timing linkage is selected from the group consisting of a timing belt, timing chain or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one magnetized piston is made of a metal capable of being magnetized. 
     
     
         5 . The engine assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the magnetized piston is made of a permanent magnet. 
     
     
         6 . The engine assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the magnetized piston is made of a metal selected from the group consisting of iron, steel, nickel and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetized piston is made of a metal selected from the group consisting of a non-magnetic metal, a metal capable of being magnetized, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one air valve and/or at least one polarity timing device are controlled by a micro-processor module. 
     
     
         9 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a flywheel. 
     
     
         10 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one air valve is linked to an air pressure supply. 
     
     
         11 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one polarity timing device is a mechanical timing device. 
     
     
         12 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one polarity timing device is an electronic timing device. 
     
     
         13 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one engine cylinder is made of metal. 
     
     
         14 . The engine assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one engine cylinder is made of a metal selected from the group consisting of steel, aluminum, nickel and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The engine assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one air valve is a rotating air valve. 
     
     
         16 . An engine assembly, comprising:
 at least one engine cylinder;   at least one air valve comprising a supply opening and an exhaust opening which are alternatively openable and closable in relation to the at least one engine cylinder;   at least one piston assembly, wherein the at least one piston assembly comprises at least one piston and at least one piston rod; and   a crank shaft, wherein the crank shaft is operatively coupled between the at least one piston assembly and the at least one air valve, whereby the at least one air valve opens and closes based on the position of the at least one piston assembly.   
     
     
         17 . The engine assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one piston is magnetized. 
     
     
         18 . The engine assembly of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one magnetic coil positioned relative to the at least one engine cylinder, whereby the at least one magnetic coil provides a magnetic field within or around the at least one engine cylinder; and
 at least one polarity timing device, wherein the at least one polarity timing device is operatively coupled between the crank shaft and the at least one magnetic coil, whereby the polarity of the at least one magnetic coil is affected based on the position of the crank shaft.   
     
     
         19 . The engine assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one air valve is a rotating air valve. 
     
     
         20 . The engine assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one polarity timing device is selected from the group consisting of an electronic timing device, a mechanical timing device, and combinations thereof.