Apparatus and method of converting reciprocating motion to rotar

Details Apparatus and method of converting reciprocating motion to rotar Apparatus and method of converting reciprocating motion to rotar

1981-07-17

1984-02-14

Smith, Gary L.

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating

F16H 1904

Patent

active

044309023

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of converting reciprocating motion to rotary motion. The apparatus includes an endless rack assembly reciprocally mounted for reciprocating motion through a stroke; a cooperating pinion rotatably mounted on a rotatable element operative to track the rack assembly; and lock means cooperating with said rotatable element for blocking rotation of said element during a substantial portion of said stroke. The method comprises reciprocating the rack assembly under control of a power source; causing a first pinion of a rotatable pinion assembly which cooperates with the endless rack assembly to traverse the rack assembly continuously as said rack assembly reciprocates effective to rotate the first pinion continuously in a given direction; using the first pinion to drive a second pinion of the pinion assembly; and using the second pinion to drive a flywheel and an output shaft thereby rendering power output uniform throughout a given cycle.

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