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Swinging-piston internal-combustion engine

US4884532A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A swinging-piston ICE comprising a swinging piston (3), connecting rod (2), intake port (16) and exhaust ports (17). Combustion chambers (A,C) are formed on opposite sides of the piston (3) where oil nozzles (13) are provided. The piston is sealed at its end surfaces (3c) and along the cylindrical surface (3d) wherein transfer ports (N) are provided. A slide shoe (15) opposite the transfer ports is provided for blocking the exhaust ports.

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