Patent · US Expired

Internal combustion engine

US4592309A · kind A · utility

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9References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1984
Grant dateJun 3, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 28, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02F2200/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved internal combustion engine which separates the compression stroke from the power generator. In particular, the invention utilizes a cam profiled power shaft of a shape to accomodate the new movement of the power pistons to suit the particular phase of the combustion process.

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