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Rotary internal combustion engine of axially sliding vane type

US4004556A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1973
Grant dateJan 25, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 16, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Rotary internal combustion engine of axial sliding vane type has sinusoidal shaped side walls with compensation of the mass forces allowing nearly friction-free and high speed operation with sufficient compression ratio. High power output is believed to make the invention comparable to the well-known Wankel engine. The various designs of the rotary machines can also be used as fluid pumps or fluid-operated motors.

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