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Rotating cylinder valve engine

US7131405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2001
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2075/025
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotating cylinder valve engine provides variable compression to the engine by axially moving the rotatable cylinder towards or away from the piston. The volumetric center of the combustion chamber is offset from the central axis of the piston. The engine cylinder is also ported to optimize performance.

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