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Two-cycle, opposed-piston internal combustion engine

US7784436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2006
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/22
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a two-stroke, opposed-piston internal combustion engine with optimized cooling and no engine block, opposed pistons protrude from the bore during at least a portion of an operating cycle of the engine and are cooled by application of a liquid coolant to their interiors.

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