Internal-combustion engines – Rotary – With transfer means intermediate single compression volume...
Patent
1977-03-29
1979-01-02
Croyle, Carlton R.
Internal-combustion engines
Rotary
With transfer means intermediate single compression volume...
418226, F01C 302, F02B 5308
Patent
active
041322134
ABSTRACT:
A rotary engine having a power output shaft, a drive unit for rotating the shaft, the drive unit including a rotary drive element affixed to the shaft, and a stationary element for supporting the shaft rotatably. A pair of diametrically spaced, rotatable, paddle-like pistons are mounted on the rotary drive element. The paddle-like pistons rotate into and out of opposing, complementary cavities formed in the rotary drive element and in the stationary element. The complemental cavities function as revolving cylinders or chambers for the reception of a high pressure, expansible fluid. The expansible fluid drives the pistons to impart rotation to the rotary element, to drive the power output shaft. A source of high pressure expansible fluid is provided, together with a valve system connecting the fluid source to the drive unit. The valve system is automatically operative to discharge the fluid under high pressure into the drive unit chambers at periodic intervals. The source of high pressure fluid may comprise a compressor having a construction similar to that of the drive unit, for receiving and compressing a fuel and air mixture. The engine is adaptable to be utilized as a gasoline internal combustion engine, a diesel engine, a steam engine, or any other type of engine using high pressure, expansible fluids.
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Croyle Carlton R.
Koczo, Jr. Michael
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