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Co-axial rotary engine

US8695565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2011
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotary-style internal combustion power-plant, and an electric machine, comprising a compressor housing, wherein a compressor is housed, a electric machine housing, located adjacent to the compressor housing, wherein an electric machine is housed, a charge air cooler housing, located adjacent to the electric machine housing, a combustion rotor housing located adjacent to the charge air cooler housing, a power take-off housing located adjacent to the combustion rotor housing, a combustion rotor located adjacent to a power take-off housing, an auxiliary pump housing (oil, coolant, and fuel) located adjacent to the combustion rotor; and turbine housing located adjacent to the auxiliary pump housing (oil and coolant), wherein the housings are manufactured as separate entities and are stacked along a singled axis.

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