Circular internal combustion engine
US5479780A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01B9/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A circular internal combustion engine includes a torque shaft, a central cam connected to the torque shaft, a stationary middle ring located about the central cam, and, an exhaust ring assembly located about the middle ring and connected to the torque shaft and the central cam. The middle ring provides stationary support for power chambers located between the central cam and the exhaust ring. Power shuttle assemblies utilize thermal energy from the power chambers to apply leverage on surfaces of the central cam and exhaust ring to provide rotational force.
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