Compressed air engine
US4124978A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01B31/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressed air engine having specially designed cylinder heads and piston configurations in order to reduce friction and maximize the application of air from a pressurized air source. The disclosure includes a lubrication system whereby the mechanical parts receive oil via a lubrication arrangement including a conveyor chain continually bathed in oil.
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