Abstract |
The present invention relates to an outboard engine system powered by LPG having a gas-mixing unit that facilitates the efficient workii1g of the LPG powered outboard engine, which runs at very high engine speeds of up to 6500 rpm. The gas ,mixing unit comprises a flange configured to conform to the mouth of the carburetor, at least one hollow cylindrical portion protruding in a direction away from the carburetor facilitating the entry of air into the carburetor, at least one first fuel inlet path protruding from a distance inside the hollow cylindrical portion to a distance above the top surface of the hollow cylindrical portion, at least one second fuel inlet path extending perpendicular to the axis of the first fuel inlet path is provided in a direction toward the carburetor, the first and second fuel inlet paths positioned to facilitate efficient fuel throw inside the carburetor of the outboard engine. Three configurations of gas mixing units are developed in this .invention corresponding to a 9.9 HP, a 25 HP and a 40 HP outboard engine corresponding to the carburetor configurations of each of these engines. |