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Synchronized scotch yoke

US4603593A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1985
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 19, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18296
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical device for converting crank motion to reciprocating motion. The yoke with the perpendicular slot engaging the crank pin in the flywheel of the conventional scotch yoke is replaced by two metal blocks with curved cam tracks which produce a uniform stroke.

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