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Reciprocating engine with a gear drive

US5111782A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1991
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2275/18
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reciprocating engine has two cylinder banks arranged in a V-shape and a grear drive which originates from the crankshaft and leads to a drive shaft connected with the clutch as well as to camshafts and liquid pumps for cooling water and lubricating oil of the engine. The gear drive is designed such that the crankshaft, the camshafts and liquid pumps rotate in one rotating direction, and the output shaft and the clutch rotate in the other rotating direction.

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