Spherical joint connecting rod

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1996-02-07

1997-11-11

McMahon, Marguerite

Internal-combustion engines

Transmission mechanism from piston

Crankshaft and connecting rod

74587, 74579E, F02B 7526

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056852673

ABSTRACT:
A spherical joint connecting rod. The connecting rod has a small end which terminates in a sphere or ball, and a big end which is adapted to sliding engage an engine crankshaft. The small end and big end of the connecting rod are coupled by a shank having a substantially elliptical cross-section. The shank has formed therethrough an internal oil passage which allows transmission of lubricating/cooling oil from the engine crankshaft to the spherical joint of the piston and to the piston cooling gallery.

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