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Radial engine piston-crankshaft interfaces

US9593626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Joseph B. Crover · Gresham, US
Stephen E. Crover · Boring, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 15, 2015
Grant date	Mar 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 19, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02B75/32
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Improved radial engine configurations where the pistons and their associated connecting rods interface with a center crankshaft by the use of slipper bearings, which only contact a portion of the center crankshaft throw. The improved radial engine crankshaft interface includes at least one connecting rod with a bearing that encircles the center crankshaft throw, and acts as a retaining ring for the slipper bearings.

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