Reciprocating device with dual chambered cylinders
US8109737B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18256
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reciprocating device which may be operated either as a compressor or an engine. Each cylinder has a reciprocating piston connected to a piston rod. Dual cylinder chambers are located in each cylinder on opposite sides of the piston. The pistons are connected to a scotch yoke which translates the reciprocating motion of the pistons to rotary motion at a shaft in the engine mode. In the compressor mode, the shaft is connected to a power source. The engine components such as the pistons, rods, bushings and cylinder lines may be high quality steel or a ceramic.
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