Valve actuating mechanism for a piston engine
US6318068A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B3/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism is disclosed for actuating the intake and exhaust valves of a reciprocating multiple cylinder external combustion vapor expansion engine in either forward and reverse rotation. Electrical solenoid and pressure actuating valve mechanisms responding to a sophisticated digital computer program replaces the cam shafts, push rods, adjustable tappets, throttle, fuel injection, and cooling systems of a conventional internal combustion Diesel engine. The computer integrates the many system variables, including, temperature, pressure, speed, friction, mass, and acceleration to obtain the optimum efficiency of shaft work output.
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