Rotary exhaust valve system
US9689502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87523
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, a rotary exhaust valve system includes an arcuate ring having a first plurality of apertures and a rotary valve ring disposed in an overlapping relation with the arcuate ring. The rotary valve ring has a second plurality of apertures forming therein corresponding to at least some of the first plurality of apertures. A first crank is disposed in a first side of the rotary exhaust valve system, and a second crank is disposed in a second side of the rotary exhaust valve system. The second crank is connected to the first crank and the rotary valve ring, and the first crank actuates the second crank and moves the rotary valve ring such that openings of the first plurality of apertures are closed and opened.
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