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Attaching a three-dimensional ornamental article to a shoe upper is achieved using a stiff elongated strip that is bent to form an arcuate upper portion and a J-shaped lower portion. The upper portion is fitted to follow the contours of the top and sides of the ornamental article, while the lower portions are inserted through spaced openings formed in the shoe upper. The bottom ends of the lower portions face each other when they are positioned between the insole and outsole of the shoe. Once the outsole is secured with the insole, the ornamental article becomes securely attached to the shoe.
1. A method of attaching an ornamental object to a shoe having a shoe upper, an insole and an outsole, the method comprising the steps:
providing a pair of stiff non-collapsible strips, each strip having an upper portion and a J-shaped lower portion unitary connected to the upper portion;
securing the ornamental object to the upper portions;
providing a pair of spaced-apart openings in the shoe upper, each of said openings being sized to receive the lower portion therethrough;
inserting the lower portion through a corresponding opening in the shoe upper, while extending bottom ends of the lower portion under the shoe upper such that the bottom ends of each lower portion face each other while being positioned between the outsole and the insole;
securing the insole to the outsole, thereby securing the ornamental object to the shoe upper.
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The present invention relates to the general art of wearing apparel and to the particular field of shoes and accessories therefor.
While the main purpose of footwear is to protect and support the foot of a wearer, footwear is now used for displaying decorative elements, advertising of the manufacturer, personalized elements and the like. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular to wear special decorations on shoes. These decorations can be ornamental or can enhance the appearance of clothing worn with the shoes. The decorations can be made of leather, metal, fabric, or plastic.
Women's shoes are the type of footwear that can be enhanced by the addition of decorative elements. While small decorative elements, such as buttons, buckles and the like are widely available, there exists a need to provide a method of ornamenting the appearance of a shoe with bold, three-dimensional objects that can appeal to a wide variety of potential users.
The present invention contemplates provision of a method of personalizing and adorning footwear by attaching decorative three-dimensional objects to footwear.
It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an attachment assembly for securing a three-dimensional object to a shoe.
It is another object of the invention to provide an article of footwear having a decorative element secured to the shoe upper portion.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of decorating a shoe upper with a three-dimensional object.
These and other objects of the invention are achieved through a provision of an at attachment assembly that can be formed as a stiff elongated strip to form two mirror-image halves or from two stiff non-collapsible strips that are mirror-images of each other. Each strip (or each half) is bent to form an arcuate upper portion and a J-shaped lower portion. The upper portion is fitted to follow the contours of the top and sides of the ornamental article, while the lower portions are inserted through openings formed in the shoe upper. The bottom ends of the lower portions face each other when they are positioned between the insole and outsole of the shoe. Once the outsole is secured with the insole, the ornamental article becomes securely attached to the shoe.
In one aspect, the ornamental article is a stylized animal head, such as a bunny head. An additional securing member provides support for the ears of the animal head extending upwardly and outwardly to the upper portions.
Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals, and wherein
According to the present disclosure an attachment assembly for footwear adornment is provided which is adapted to be affixed to footwear and may attach various useful and ornamental items. In its broad form, this assembly has a mount that may be used for attachment of an ornamental article to various types and items of footwear and is adapted to support or display one or more useful or ornamental articles.
Turning now to the drawings in more detail, an article of footwear is designated by numeral 10. The footwear 10 can be an open-toe shoe, as shown in
The upper 12 generally forms the body of the shoe 10. The upper 12 includes an outer surface 20 and an inner surface 22. A foot opening 23 allows a user to insert her foot into a foot-receiving pocket defined by the upper 12 and the insole 16. If desired, the shoe 10 may be made with an open-toe upper, with an opening 15 defined by a cut-out toe portion 17 of the upper 12. The upper may be constructed of any conventional material, such as leather, fabric and the like.
The insole 16 includes a top surface 24 and bottom surface 26. The outsole 14 includes a top surface 30 and a bottom surface 32. The bottom surface 32 of the outsole 14 along with the heel 18 provides the ground-contacting surface of the shoe 10. The contours of the insole 16 generally match the contours of the outsole 14. The outsole 14 may be constructed in any manner or of any material that is known in the art. For example, the outsole may be constructed of rubber, leather or polyurethane.
The attachment assembly 50 of the present invention is designed to secure an ornamental three-dimensional object 40 to the shoe 10. In the embodiment illustrated in the drawings, the ornamental object 40 is a stylized bunny head. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the art that other ornamental objects can be secured using the attachment assembly of this invention.
According to the instant invention the attachment assembly 50 comprises either a unitary stiff non-collapsible elongated body having two mirror image halves or made of a pair of stiff, somewhat bendable non-collapsible strips 52, 54 that support and secure the ornamental object 40 to the shoe upper 12. The strips 52, 54 are mirror images of each other; they can be made of rigid plastic, lightweight metal and other suitable material. Alternatively the attachment assembly 50 can be formed from a single strip configured to extend into the supported ornament 40 and to be secured to the shoe 10 from the same material as the individual strips 52, 54.
Each strip 52, 54 comprises a generally J-shaped lower portion 56, 58, respectively, and an arcuate upper portion 62, 64, respectively. In the upper portions, the strips 52, 54 converge to form a loop for supporting the ornamental object 40. The strip 52 is bent outwardly, as at 53, at the intersection of the J-shaped portion 56 and the arcuate portion 62. The strip 54 is similarly outwardly bent, as at 57 at the intersection of the J-shaped portion 58 and the arcuate portion 64.
The curvature of the arcuate portions 62, 64 depends on the type of object the attachment assembly 50 supports. In this case, the radius of curvature can follow the rounded lines of the bunny head 40. In this embodiment, the upper arcuate portions 62, 64 are configured to form a loop that extends about the topmost part and sides of the ornamental object, the bunny head 40. Of course, should the supported object 40 be of another configuration the upper portions of the strips 52, 54 can be formed differently.
The strips 52, 54 are bent at 53 and 57 before entering the body of the ornamental object 40, with the bottom of the object 40 resting on the tops of the J-shaped portions 56, 58. The strips 52, 54 should preferably have the hook-shaped lower portions to allow securing of the strips 52, 54 to the shoe 10.
A pair of spaced openings 42, 46 is formed in the upper 12. The strips 52, 54 are inserted through the openings 42, 46 extending into the shoe upper, as shown by phantom lines in
The bottom parts 66, 68 of the J-shaped portions 56, 58 are oriented inwardly toward each other and toward the center of the shoe upper 12. The strips 52, 54 are dimensioned to allow the bottom parts 66, 68 to be positioned between the bottom surface 26 of the insole 16 and the top surface 30 of the outsole 14.
An optional support member 70 is secured to the loop formed by the curved portions 62, 64. The support member 70 can be attached by a mechanical means, such as rivet 72, button and the like. The same mechanical attachment can be used for securing the ends of the strips 52, 54 if the strips 52, 54 are formed as separate units.
The support member illustrated in
The method of securing the ornamental object 40 to the shoe 10 provides for the attachment assembly 50 to be secured to the ornamental object 40 by inserting the strips 52, 54 into the body of the object 40 and concealing the strips by using a conventional covering material, such as leather, fabric and the like. The arcuate portions 62, 64 are bent toward each other to form the loop extending within the body of the ornamental object 40. An optional support member 70 is secured to extend into the ears of the article 40 if that article is formed as an animal head.
The lower portions of the strips 52, 54 are allowed to extend downwardly from the ornamental object 40. The J-shaped portions of the strips 52, 54 are then forced through the openings 42, 46 formed in the upper 12 and extended to a position under the insole 16. A layer of adhesive 78 is deposited on the top surface 30 of the outsole 14. The insole 12 is then pressed against the adhesive layer 78, securing the ends 66, 68 of the strips 52, 54 between the insole 12 and the outsole 14. Once the adhesive hardens, the decorative object 40 becomes permanently secured to the shoe 10. Alternatively, the attachment of the insole to the outsole may be made with mechanical means, such as by stitching and the like.
In manufacturing, as manufacturing the bunny head shoe, the present invention allows the manufacturer to save labor costs. Only one mold of the shoe body is necessary. The mold of shoe body can be decorated with various detachable ornaments, doll heads, animal heads and other three-dimensional objects. Thus the manufacturing processes and costs are reduced greatly.
Many changes and modifications can be made in the design of the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof I therefore pray that my rights to the present invention be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
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An exhibition of work by artist Shawn Saumell, whose visual landscapes are assembled from found objects, painted, composed, and then photographed.
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May 16 through August 1, 2015
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A group exhibition featuring a variety of paper works, including art by Mayra Barraza, Tim Best, Kristen Cochran, Michael Corris, Ann Glazer, Lynne Harlow, Letitia Huckaby, Vince Jones, Kathy Lovas, Shawn Mayer, Leigh Merrill, Mi-Hee Nahm and Sally Warren.
July 3 through August 1, 2015
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June 25 through August 1, 2015
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January 15 through August 2, 2015
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June 27 through August 15, 2015
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April 10 through August 17, 2015
An exhibition of work by contemporary artist Michael Craig-Martin–one of the city's public venues for exhibitions designed specifically with Dallas in mind. Craig-Martin is the honoree of this year's charity art auction to support the Dallas Contemporary and MTV:STAYING ALIVE.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
February 21 through August 23, 2015
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March 14 through August 23, 2015
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April 9 through August 23, 2015
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art
May 23 through August 23, 2015
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June 27 through August 29, 2015
An exhibition of abstract oil paintings by artist Trey Egan.
May 30 through August 30, 2015
An exhibition of new large-scale assemblage works by British sculptor Phyllida Barlow.
June 20 through August 30, 2015
An exhibition featuring a collaborative sculpture series by Dallas based artists Kenneth Crain and Stanley Ray Abbott.
June 24 through September 6, 2015
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June 6 through September 6, 2015
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June 6 through September 6, 2015
An exhibition of works by Texas sculptor Joe Barrington, who has used found materials to construct a large raven and raven's nest. Little Joe Hammer serves as the hard-living "manly-man" voice in the artist's head.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
June 13 through September 7, 2015
An interactive science exhibition investigating the marvels of natural engineering and how nature continues to inspire the latest human innovations
May 16 through October 16, 2015
An outdoor exhibition of 12 large metal sculptures by artist David Hayes (1931 – 2013), displayed throughout the four-acre campus of the Museum grounds.
January 24 through October 18, 2015
A selection of art works from India from the Crow Collection of Asian Art, dating from between the 1st through 19th centuries.
May 16 through October 18, 2015
An exhibition of video, installation, photography, and mixed media works by artist Jean Shin–many of them transforming collected remnants including discarded ceramic shards and fabric stripped from umbrellas. Also on view is Shin's Celadon Landscape, a site-specific piece created for The Crow Collection of Asian Art Sculpture Garden.
May 28 through October 24, 2015
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May 15 through November 15, 2015
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April 10 through December 6, 2015
An exhibition–part of the DMA's Concentration series–featuring videos by eight artists examining the changing understanding and representation of the self via digital technology and the Internet, with a different artist's work on view each month. Featured artists include Ed Atkins, Trisha Baga, Antoine Catala, Aleksandra Domanović, Jon Rafman, Jacolby Satterwhite, Hito Steyerl, and Ryan Trecartin.
February 14, 2015 through January 17, 2016
An exhibition of art works recently donated to the museum at the bequest of Margaret Doggett Crow, including Asian export porcelain, delicately carved jade vessels, and Japanese ivory netsuke.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
May 19, 2015 through May 30, 2016
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March 14, 2015 through October 9, 2016
An exhibition of vases, chests, and objects d'art from China, Japan and Korea, examining artistic imagery and symbolism as design elements embedded within functional, sculptural objects.
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How could someone that programmed the site fairly well before, have programmed the so-called upgrade not nearly so well? How?
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well at least when i speak up i am not powder coating the Facts of the Matter..
if its a bug, the staff will speak up and work on correcting it.
if its a feature and Staff does not say anything, most likely, the feature is of the old site and coppywrite laws apply, maybee with "Java"..
if you can find a way to tweak the feature without using some one elses copywrites, then a simular feature may result.....
but these are only my oppinions,,, and not Washed down Truths....
You're invited to join a group, you click on a link to view it...didn't there used to be a line naming its highest ranking players?
probably was a copy write infringemant, or, somebody wanted it not seen, in that case it becomes a bell or whistle,,,,CBA,,,,
How come the time/move seems to be broken? Mine hasn't altered for ages now despite me playing really slow the last week or so.
It rounds to nearest 15 minutes.
@CBA - there is still a line showing the 3 top rated players of groups on the group's profile page - are you looking on your phone or PC? Just scroll down the page - it's there on the left. Which group is it?
It's pathetic how often you can click on the chess puzzle of the day and it will take you to the forum list or who knows what else.
I Have been having To wait extra long to navigate on the new format since its activation. at first i got so many "Awe Snaps on google chrome that i had to shut it down for a bit and use explorer. now it works on google chrome but takes way longer than the old format....
and at the bottem left corner of the page it says, when its waiting, "Waiting for chess.com"... Alot of times it times out and asks if it should wait, or cancel...but it always shows in the bottem left corner,"Waiting on Chess.com"
can i please get some feed back from staff on this issue, please....
if a problem is really annoying you, and you can't function on the site well, then you should be sending in a ticket.. you can't rely on staff to always see these comments. But if they have a ticket to answer, they will answer it.
I think he just wants to bitch in public.
"I put tickets in to watch movies ,,get ice cream, and the Like, i dont put tickets in here, because, its obvious, that things are slower, i guess babs is a staff member now, and she puts her complaints here, and when every body else does, she buts her brown nose in where it dont belong.....only because when there is an obvious issue, and staff does not respond , she, respponds herself, with a public relations response,. pugt a tickets in for us babs ,,,since you care so much,,, and come back with an honest response,,,,if you dare too...or better yet,,,,when some body asks for a staff member to respond,,,butt out....thank yoju and have a good brown nose day.....
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B***h/complain all you like in public Billy and not bother sending in tickets, but it's not a smart move to get any answers solved. But hey, if you love wasting your time so much then keep on doing it.
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I was looking around, but couldn't find a good reference for how to implement the search overlay for windows phone applications. I want to emulate how search is implemented in the store, music, and other system type applications.
I have the application bar created with the icon, but not sure what is happening when the button is clicked. It appears that some overlay is transitioned in on top of the page. I can emulate this, but since this seems like such a common scenario, I hoped there would be a guide to enable consistent experience across applications.
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Great Loc. 1 Bdrm W/Cozy Queen BedCanada, British Columbia, Vancouver
About This Listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
1 private carpeted bedroom comes furnished with a desk and queen sized bed
1.5 Bathrooms.
Rent includes utilities (heating/electricity/wireless)
In house washer/dryer.
Fully furnished and equipped kitchen.
This is part of a 3 bedroom house and is shared amongst 2 men in their 20s
who enjoy relaxed social evenings on the back patio when we''re not busy with work.
We enjoy to keep the house clean and is extremely well located within
a few minute walk of public transit
3 min walk to the Kitsilano library.
5 min walk to supermarket.
15 min walk to the Kitsilano beach.
There is a fireplace that is great for sitting by in the winter/spring time and in the summer time the back patio is used frequently for lounging in the sun.
No smoking or Pets. Ample parking available.
Interaction with Guests
My brother who lives in one of the rooms and enjoys showing guests around while cooking and having meals together.
The Neighborhood
I love how close the house is to everything in Vancouver, especially public transit, making it very easy to get around and explore the city!
No smoking, no pets & no shoes inside the house.
The house is kept clean through each individual's own tidiness and ability to clean up after themselves.
About the Host, Owen
I am born in Hong Kong but after 7 months moved to New York, and then after 5 years moved to Canada, and after another 6 years moved back to Hong Kong, and so I do not consider myself to be from a specific location.
For most my life I have been fascinated with film making/storytelling & after graduating with a Bachelors in film studies from Penn State University I have been working on & off in the film industry.
I love to stay active (e.g hiking, running, sparring), discuss perspectives/ innovative ideas (e.g ted talks), and meet new people daily.


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Crowne Plaza is centrally located to Walt Disney World(R), Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and the Orange County Convention Center. Ten golf courses are within five miles of the resort. On site, enjoy three outdoor pools, two whirlpools, and a fitness center. The resort offers complimentary transportation to many of the area attractions. For a complete list, please contact the concierge desk.Check-in Time: 16:00Check-out Time: 10:00Check-in Days: Friday, Saturday


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Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. There is now mounting evidence that selected probiotic strains can provide health benefits to their human hosts. Numerous clinical trials show that certain strains can improve the outcome of intestinal infections by reducing the duration of diarrhea. Further investigations have shown benefits in reducing the recurrence of urogenital infections in women, while promising studies in cancer and allergies require research into the mechanisms of activity for particular strains and better-designed trials. At present, only a small percentage of physicians either know of probiotics or understand their potential applicability to patient care. Thus, probiotics are not yet part of the clinical arsenal for prevention and treatment of disease or maintenance of health. The establishment of accepted standards and guidelines, proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, represents a key step in ensuring that reliable products with suitable, informative health claims become available. Based upon the evidence to date, future advances with single- and multiple-strain therapies are on the horizon for the management of a number of debilitating and even fatal conditions.
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|Reviews for Another World Inside Of me
| Guest chapter 1 . 10/1/2013
Something new. Liked it.
| BigKatie chapter 13 . 7/2/2013
One word: AMAZING! Thank you! Greeting from Poland! :)
| Guest chapter 11 . 6/17/2013
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| Guest chapter 12 . 4/1/2013
this is an amazing story,good job!
i also loved the titles that is the lyrics of When I'm Gone from 3 Doors Down nice music taste babe!xx
| teenagefangirl chapter 13 . 2/19/2013
This is amazing I read the whole thing today! Was wondering if you ever did write a squeal? I really think you should. You are a wonderful writer!
| moonshadow2012 chapter 12 . 2/8/2013
Wow. That was amazing. I read the whole thing today, I couldn't...well, I'd say I couldn't put it down but it's a virtual book so I virtually couldn't put it down...I guess. Anyway! I love how you spun the story I was trying to figure it out the whole time and it just kept me guessing. It was really fun. I am also in love with your alternate universe/future/coma dream world. It was awesome. (The twins were sooo adorable!) And I like how you ended with Castle telling her he would love her always and the always was in italics so it was like both real Castle and dream Castle were saying it. Great work!
| Guest chapter 13 . 11/22/2012
Hey I just fell in love with matty and livvie, and kate with them was just so amazing, you write really well, congrats! I'd love a sequel besides the one from halloween, wich was amazing too. Well, thank you so much for the story!
| knwho chapter 12 . 11/7/2012
I've read this twice now, and I still tear up a little. It reminds me of the JL episode, "For the Man Who Has Everything", especially chapters 1-8.
| TheTruthBetween chapter 12 . 5/28/2012
I generally try to leave something approaching intelligent appreciation when I review, but right now I'm so wrapped up in spastic incoherence, I don't really see that happening.
| TheTruthBetween chapter 2 . 5/28/2012
Just popping in to review this chapter before I finish the whole story to say that your choice of names is seriously freaking me out LOL I have a cousin named Matthew, a niece named Olivia and my name is Nicole! LOL
| firefaerie15 chapter 13 . 4/10/2012
great story
| hug-me chapter 13 . 3/2/2012
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In one aspect of the present invention, a method is disclosed for controlling the timing at which fuel is to be injected. In response to engine speed and temperature, a desired timing signal is produced. The desired timing angle represents when the start of injection is to occur in order to cause combustion at substantially Top Dead Center (TDC). The timing signal additionally accounts for a predetermined ignition delay from the time that fuel is injected to the start of combustion.
1. A method for electronically controlling the timing of fuel injection to start an internal combustion engine (55), comprising the steps of:
sensing the temperature of the engine (55) and producing a temperature signal (Tc) indicative of the sensed engine temperature;
sensing the engine speed and producing an engine speed signal (Sf) indicative of a magnitude of the sensed engine speed; and
receiving the engine speed and temperature signals, determining the start of injection to cause combustion at substantially Top Dead Center (TDC) based on the magnitude of the engine speed and temperature, and producing a timing angle signal (θ) representing when fuel is to be injected relative to (TDC), wherein the magnitude of the timing angle signal (θ) includes a predetermined ignition delay from the time that fuel is injected to the start of combustion.
2. A method, as set forth in
3. A method, as set forth in
4. A method, as set forth in
5. A method, as set forth in
sensing the pressure of actuating fluid used to hydraulically actuate the injector and producing an actuating fluid pressure signal (Pf) indicative of the sensed actuating fluid pressure; and
receiving the actuating fluid pressure and engine temperature signal (Pf,Tc) and determining a time delay adjustment based on the magnitude of the actuating fluid pressure and engine temperature, and producing a time delay adjusting signal (ta) indicative of the magnitude of the time delay adjustment.
6. A method, as set forth in
receiving the uncorrected and adjusting time delay signals (ta,tu), summing the magnitudes of the uncorrected and adjusting time delay signals, and producing a corrected time delay signal (tc) indicative of the time in which the injector is to initiate fuel injection.
This invention relates generally to a method for determining the fuel injection timing for an internal combustion engine and, more particularly, to a method for determining the fuel injection timing for an internal combustion engine during starting.
A diesel engine achieves combustion by injecting fuel that vaporizes into the hot air of an engine cylinder. However, during cold starting conditions, the air loses much of its heat to the cylinder walls making engine starting difficult. For example, if fuel is injected into the cylinder too soon, the cold fuel cools the air charge preventing combustion temperatures from occurring. If fuel is injected too late, much of the fuel will not used in the combustion.
The maximum cylinder temperature and pressure should occur at Top Dead Center (TDC). Therefore, it is desirable to inject fuel into the cylinder slightly before TDC where air temperature is at a maximum to improve combustibility. As engine speed increases, the fuel injection timing should be increased to achieve optimum combustion.
The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems as set forth above.
In one aspect of the present invention, a method is disclosed for controlling the timing at which fuel is to be injected. In response to engine speed and temperature, a desired timing signal is produced. The desired timing angle represents when the start of injection is to occur in order to cause combustion at substantially Top Dead Center (TDC). The timing signal additionally accounts for a predetermined ignition delay from the time that fuel is injected to the start of combustion.
For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic general schematic view of a hydraulically-actuated electronically-controlled injector fuel system for an engine having a plurality of injectors;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a fuel injection timing control strategy for the fuel system of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a timing map for selecting a desired fuel injection timing as a function of engine speed and temperature.
The present invention relates to an electronic control system for use in connection with a hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injector fuel system. Hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injector fuel systems are known in the art. One example of such a system is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,191,867, issued to Glassey on Mar. 9, 1993, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Throughout the specification and figures, like reference numerals refer to like components or parts. Referring first to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the electronic control system 10 for a hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injector fuel system is shown, hereinafter referred to as the HEUI fuel system. The control system includes an Electronic Control Module 15, hereinafter referred to as the ECM. In the preferred embodiment the ECM is a Motorolla microcontroller, model no. 68HC11. However, many suitable controllers may be used in connection with the present invention as would be known to one skilled in the art.
The electronic control system 10 includes hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injectors 25 a-f which are individually connected to outputs of the ECM by electrical connectors 30 a-f respectively. In FIG. 1, six such unit injectors 25 a-f are shown illustrating the use of the electronic control system 10 with a six cylinder engine 55. However, the present invention is not limited to use in connection with a six cylinder engine. To the contrary, it may be easily modified for use with an engine having any number of cylinders and unit injectors 25. Each of the unit injectors 25 a-f is associated with an engine cylinder as is known in the art. Thus, to modify the preferred embodiment for operation with an eight cylinder engine would require two additional unit injectors 25 for a total of eight such injectors 25.
Actuating fluid is required to provide sufficient pressure to cause the unit injectors 25 to open and inject fuel into an engine cylinder. In a preferred embodiment the actuating fluid comprises engine oil and the oil supply is the engine oil pan 35. Low pressure oil is pumped from the oil pan by a low pressure pump 40 through a filter 45, which filters impurities from the engine oil. The filter 45 is connected to a high pressure fixed displacement supply pump 50 which is mechanically linked to, and driven by, the engine 55. High pressure actuating fluid (in the preferred embodiment, engine oil) enters an Injector Actuation Pressure Control Valve 76, hereinafter referred to as the IAPCV. Other devices, which are well known in the art, may be readily and easily substituted for the fixed displacement pump 50 and the IAPCV. For example, one such device includes a variable pressure high displacement pump.
In a preferred embodiment, the IAPCV and the fixed displacement pump 50 permits the ECM to maintain a desired pressure of actuating fluid. A check valve 85 is also provided.
The ECM contains software decision logic and information defining optimum fuel system operational parameters and controls key components. Multiple sensor signals, indicative of various engine parameters are delivered to the ECM to identify the engine's current operating condition. The ECM uses these input signals to control the operation of the fuel system in terms of fuel injection quantity, injection timing, and actuating fluid pressure. For example, the ECM produces the waveforms required to drive the IAPCV and a solenoid of each injector 25.
The electronic control uses several sensors, some of which are shown. An engine speed sensor 90 reads the signature of a timing wheel applied to the engine camshaft to indicate the engine's rotational position and speed to the ECM. An actuating fluid pressure sensor 95 delivers a signal to the ECM to indicate the actuating fluid pressure. Moreover, an engine coolant temperature sensor 97 delivers a signal to the ECM to indicate engine temperature.
The software decision logic for determining the magnitude of fuel injection timing is shown with respect to FIG. 2. The engine speed and coolant temperature are sensed and their respective signals (sf,Tc) are delivered to block 205, which produces a desired timing angle signal θ based on a map(s) and/or equation(s). The timing angle signal θ represents when fuel injection is desired to occur Before Top Dead Center (BTDC). Advantageously, the magnitude of the timing angle signals accounts for an ignition delay from the time fuel is injected to the start of combustion. This ignition delay is responsive to the air temperature and pressure within the engine cylinder. Note, because the cylinder air temperature is proportional to the cylinder air pressure, only the air temperature is measured. Accordingly, because the engine coolant temperature may readily be sensed, the engine coolant temperature is used to approximate the cylinder air temperature.
The timing angle signal θ, along with, the actual engine speed signal sf is delivered to block 210, which converts the timing angle signal θ into an equivalent uncorrected time delay signal tu. The magnitude of the uncorrected time delay signal tu is adjusted by block 220 (increased or decreased) in response to the magnitude of an adjusting time delay signal ta. The adjusting time delay signal ta is produced by block 215, which includes map(s) and/or equations which reflect the timing characteristics of the hydraulically-actuated injector 25 to changes in the actuating fluid pressure and viscosity. More particularly, the map(s) reflects the time delay from the time that current is applied to the injector solenoid to the time that fuel is dispensed from the injector. Note, because the actuating fluid viscosity is difficult to measure, the engine coolant temperature is used to approximate the actuating fluid temperature—which is proportional to actuating fluid viscosity. Accordingly, block 215 produces the adjusting time delay signal ta in response to receiving signals representing the actuating fluid pressure and engine coolant temperature (Pf,Tc). The resulting equivalent time delay signal tc is used by the ECM to determine when to send current (I) to the solenoid of a respective injector 25 to initiate fuel injection.
Thus, while the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the preferred embodiment above, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various additional embodiments may be contemplated without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Industrial Applicability
Typically, engine starting includes three engine speed ranges. For example, from 0-200 RPM the engine is said to be cranking (cranking speed range). Once the engine fires, then the engine speed accelerates from engine cranking speeds to engine running speeds (acceleration speed range). Once the engine speed reaches a predetermined engine RPM, e.g. 900 RPM, then the engine is said to be running (running speed range). The present invention is concerned with controlling fuel injection timing to start an engine—especially where the engine temperature is below a predetermined temperature, e.g. 18� Celsius. It is desired that combustion occur at TDC for optimum engine performance. Advantageously, the present invention determines a desired ignition timing, which accounts for an ignition delay, to achieve combustion at TDC.
Reference is now made to FIG. 3, which illustrates an exemplary map that may be utilized by block 205. As shown, for a predetermined engine speed and temperature, a desired timing angle is selected. The desired timing angle magnitude includes a predetermined ignition delay that corresponds to the predetermined temperature.
FIG. 3 shows that up until about 900 RPM, the desired timing angle ranges from 0� to about 5�; and more particularly, at cranking speeds the desired timing angle ranges from 0� to 3�. After 900 RPM the engine is considered to be running, so the desired timing angle is advanced proportional to engine speed to ensure that combustion occurs at TDC.
It is noted that, the map shown in FIG. 3 is merely illustrative and the actual values of the map may vary depending on the actuating fluid viscosity and the dynamics of the fuel injector.
Other aspects, objects and advantages of the present invention can be obtained from a study of the drawings, the disclosure and the appended claims.
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The transition phase between defecating and flatulation.
I sharted when the pretty girl looked over at me.
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A wet fart. When you fart and it is like a type of wet shit that comes out and drips down your leg.
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Anal counterpart to a French kiss.
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both a Shit and a fart
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When you fart, but accidently deficate at the same time.
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means to fart and have shit come out with it
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a small, unintended defecation that occurs when one relaxes the anal sphincter to fart (blend of "shit" and "fart". To mean to fart but shit comes out by accident.
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went home as fast as I could before anyone noticed
went home as fast as I could before anyone noticed
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Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, January 28 (UNHCR) - In many countries, when you reach the age of 21 you become an adult and must start to fend for yourself. But in the refugee camps of south-eastern Bangladesh, 21 years after the Rohingya first started arriving as refugees, they are more dependent on aid than ever. Some 30,000 registered refugees in Kutupalong and Nayapara, two government-run camps near Cox's Bazar, are relying on regular distributions of food rations and relief items such as shelter and clothing. Basic water, sanitation and health services are provided by the government, UNHCR and its partners. While these may sound like luxuries to an estimated 200,000 unregistered Rohingya living outside the camps and to local villagers in this poverty-stricken country, camp residents lament that they cannot work legally or study beyond Grade 5 in the camps' 21 primary schools. "This is not life," said Shaufiq Alam, a 30-year-old refugee in Kutupalong camp. "I came 20 years ago. If I had been in the village I could have received higher education by now. The camp situation is depriving us of our lives." The UN refugee agency is working to change that sense of powerlessness, but within tight operational constraints. It works closely with refugee-elected camp management committees, empowering them to mediate disputes and organizing women's training and peace education workshops. Refugees are also encouraged to participate in the day-to-day running of the camps. Bibi Begum, 30, helps to distribute food rations in Kutupalong every two weeks. Today she is in charge of sugar, stirring a sackful with her hand to loosen the grains before spooning precise portions into waiting plastic bags. A widow with three children, she is one of seven incentive workers at the food distribution centre who are on a six-month rotation targeting vulnerable refugees like single mothers. "I get 1,820 taka (US${esc.dollar}22.50) per month. It helps with the children's school supplies and I can buy supplementary things," she said. "Usually I make fishing nets for a living, but it is not profitable. I only made 1,000 taka after three months of work." Vocational training is another important empowerment tool. While the refugees are not permitted to work or to sell things they produce, UNHCR seeks to keep them occupied while teaching them skills like carpentry, soap making and tailoring that they can hopefully use in the future. At Nayapara camp, Hamida Khatun, a 40-year-old widow with five children, is busy making soap. "I wanted to earn some money so I approached UNHCR to put my name on the list," she said. "I've been doing this for a month, learning how to mix chemicals and use the mould." Her job today is to cut individual bars of soap to make sure they weigh a consistent 150 grammes each. "I am proud of my soaps," she said. "I get 1,036 taka per month for six months. But it's not enough. There are 14 people in my family - six are registered and get food rations, the rest are not registered and get nothing. The money helps to buy some extra rice but is not enough for extra blankets." When completed, Hamida's soaps are taken to the Bangladeshi Red Crescent Society to be distributed in the camp's Women's Centre along with some underwear, clothing and other personal items. The clothing items are made at the Nayapara Women's Centre by refugees attending the tailoring class. "They are usually aged 15 to 25, and rotate every six months," said one of the women in charge. "We teach them skills and keep them busy so hopefully they don't get married off at a young age." Unfortunately, there are few prospects after the six-month training as most refugees cannot afford to buy their own equipment. Even those who manage to buy a sewing machine find it hard to get raw materials and to market their products. Without regular practice, their skills fade quickly. In comparison, the unregistered Rohingya living outside the camps appear to have developed their own coping mechanisms over the years. Living conditions are dire in the makeshift sites near Kutupalong and Nayapara, but the markets are busy and people have found informal ways to survive without government or UNHCR support. This contrast highlights the need to rethink how best to help the refugees. "UNHCR is good at emergency response, setting up camps quickly in the hope that refugees can return in one to two years," said Dirk Hebecker, head of the agency's sub-office in Cox's Bazar. "But when the situation gets protracted, we need to be able to adjust our strategies." He added that the international community should work with the Bangladeshi government to shift from focusing on just the two camps - which host just 10 to 15 per cent of the refugee population - to the whole refugee population if practical solutions are to be found to this long-running situation. By Vivian Tan in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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Complex aromatics of decaying leaves, earth, smoke, rose petals and brown sugar. It has good posture and a fine, minerally spine. It is still relatively compact but as it takes on air sweet cherry fruit intensifies at its core. It finishes with outstanding cut thanks to breezy acidity and length of flavour is terrific. Still has a long life ahead of it but a joy to drink today.
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