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Outer envelope trochoidal rotary device having a rotor assembly having peripheral reliefs

US4721445A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 1986
Grant dateJan 26, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 31, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/322
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor assembly for an outer envelope trochoidal device. The rotor assembly has an outer peripheral surface that defines a trochoidal curve and includes at least one tapped hole on one lobe. The tapped hole includes an adjustable balancing member for balancing the rotor assembly.

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