Variable stroke internal combustion engine
US5201287A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C3/28
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable stroke piston system (10). The effective length of the stroke of an internal combustion engine is increased by extending end lobe (14) from main lobe (16) by means of extension rod 18. Extension rod (18) may be operated hydraulically, mechanically or electrically.
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