Modular power unit
    41.
    发明授权
    Modular power unit 失效
    模块化电源单元

    公开(公告)号:US5351657A

    公开(公告)日:1994-10-04

    申请号:US951766

    申请日:1992-09-28

    Applicant: Erik S. Buck

    Inventor: Erik S. Buck

    Abstract: A rotary power device of modular construction is disclosed in which one or more pistons are reciprocably received in a cylinder sleeve, and the sleeve is rotatably supported in a bore within a housing. A cam and follower mechanism acting between the housing and piston governs reciprocating motion of the piston(s) within the sleeve. Rotary power can be extracted from the sleeve, or reciprocating power can be extracted from the piston(s). The rotating cylinder functions as a sleeve valve and permits, depending on the porting, use of the device as a gas-expansion engine (e.g. steam or compressed air) or pump, or as a two-stroke or four stroke internal combustion engines using spark or compression ignition. Engines built according to the invention are simples, compact, and can be perfectly balanced, and multiple engine modules may be coupled together in various configurations to form power plants of various sizes.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化结构的旋转动力装置,其中一个或多个活塞可往复运动地容纳在气缸套中,并且套筒可旋转地支撑在壳体内的孔中。 作用在壳体和活塞之间的凸轮和从动件机构控制套筒内的活塞的往复运动。 旋转动力可以从套筒中取出,也可以从活塞中提取往复式动力。 旋转圆柱体用作套筒阀,并且根据端口允许使用该装置作为气体膨胀发动机(例如蒸汽或压缩空气)或泵,或者使用使用火花的二冲程或四冲程内燃机 或压缩点火。 根据本发明制造的发动机是简单的,紧凑的并且可以是完美平衡的,并且多个发动机模块可以以各种配置联接在一起以形成各种尺寸的发电厂。

    External combustion rotary engine
    42.
    发明授权
    External combustion rotary engine 失效
    外燃旋转发动机

    公开(公告)号:US4760701A

    公开(公告)日:1988-08-02

    申请号:US893701

    申请日:1986-08-06

    Abstract: An external combustion rotary engine comprising a motor member, a free-piston combustion member and a storage tank serving also as a heat exchanger and located between the motor and the combustor. The motor rotors rotate inside an enveloping structure eccentrically with respect to a power shaft to form alternatively compression and expansion chambers. Compressed air produced thereby is ducted first to the storage tank and then to the combustor for burning fuel to produce combusted gases which are in turn ducted to the storage tank where heat is exchanged between the hot gases and the cooler compressed air. The combusted gas is then expanded in the expansion chambers. A fraction of the compressed air is further compressed to a higher pressure level so that it may be used in air pad cushions to isolate the various engine rotating parts from the fixed structures surrounding them. The use of such air cushions prevents contacts between moving parts and eliminates friction, heat production therefrom and wear. The need for lubrication is thus also eliminated. The "externally" performed fuel combustion is much slower than in comparable internal combustion rotary engines. This results in higher combustion efficiencies, lower combustion temperatures and lower rates of production of pollutants such as NO.sub.x.

    Abstract translation: 一种外燃式旋转发动机,包括电动机构件,自由活塞燃烧构件和用作热交换器并位于电动机和燃烧器之间的储罐。 马达转子相对于动力轴偏心地在包络结构内旋转以形成可选的压缩和膨胀室。 由此产生的压缩空气首先被引导到储罐,然后被引导到燃烧器,用于燃烧燃料以产生燃烧的气体,其又被传导到储存罐,在热储存箱中,热气体和较冷的压缩空气之间被换热。 然后将燃烧的气体在膨胀室中膨胀。 压缩空气的一小部分被进一步压缩到更高的压力水平,使得其可以用于气垫垫中以将各种发动机旋转部件与围绕它们的固定结构隔离。 使用这种气垫防止移动部件之间的接触并消除摩擦,从其产生的热量和磨损。 因此也消除了对润滑的需要。 “外部”执行的燃料燃烧比相当的内燃旋转发动机慢得多。 这导致更高的燃烧效率,较低的燃烧温度和较低的NOx污染物生产速率。

    Free piston external combustion engines
    43.
    发明授权
    Free piston external combustion engines 失效
    自由活塞外燃机

    公开(公告)号:US4561252A

    公开(公告)日:1985-12-31

    申请号:US586812

    申请日:1984-03-06

    Abstract: A free piston combustion chamber coupled to air compression and gas expansion chambers are combined with a rotary motor. The rotary motor shaft drives the air compressor, receives power from the expanding gases in the expansion chamber and provides residual torque and power for external use. Two combustion chambers located at each end of the free piston receive compressed air and fuel for combustion outside of the rotary motor assembly. The motion of the free piston between the two combustion chambers is independent of the motor rotary motion. The air admission inside the combustion chambers, the fuel injection and the combustion initiation process are all controlled and timed by the free piston movement back and forth. The compressed air exiting from the compression chamber is heated by the gases exiting from the combustion chambers, before they are admitted into the expansion chamber of the rotary motor. The heat exchanger also performs the function of a pressurized vessel or reservoir to smooth out pressure surges in the compressed air or gases entering or leaving the combustion chambers. The power output of the rotary motor is determined by the control of the amount of air or of the amount of fuel admitted in the combustion chambers. Air and fuel admissions can also be controlled simultaneously in a programmed manner. The two combustion chambers can also be formed alternatively by two oscillating free pistons guided inside a quasi torodoidally shaped containing structure.

    Abstract translation: 联接到空气压缩和气体膨胀室的自由活塞燃烧室与旋转电动机组合。 旋转电机轴驱动空气压缩机,从膨胀室中的膨胀气体接收电力,并为外部使用提供剩余扭矩和功率。 位于自由活塞两端的两个燃烧室容纳压缩空气和用于在旋转电动机组件外部燃烧的燃料。 两个燃烧室之间的自由活塞的运动与电机旋转运动无关。 燃烧室内的进气,燃料喷射和燃烧启动过程都通过自由活塞来回运动来控制和定时。 从压缩室排出的压缩空气在进入旋转电动机的膨胀室之前被从燃烧室排出的气体加热。 热交换器还执行加压容器或储存器的功能,以平滑进入或离开燃烧室的压缩空气或气体中的压力波动。 旋转电动机的功率输出由空气量或在燃烧室中容纳的燃料量的控制决定。 空气和燃料入口也可以以编程方式同时控制。 两个燃烧室也可以通过两个摆动自由活塞交替地形成,这些活塞在准环形形状的容纳结构内引导。

    Hydrodynamic lubrication system for piston devices particularly Stirling
engines
    44.
    发明授权
    Hydrodynamic lubrication system for piston devices particularly Stirling engines 失效
    用于活塞装置的流体动力润滑系统,特别是斯特林发动机

    公开(公告)号:US4412418A

    公开(公告)日:1983-11-01

    申请号:US265030

    申请日:1981-05-18

    Inventor: William T. Beale

    Abstract: An apparatus for effecting the lubrication of expansible chamber devices of the type having a cylinder with a piston reciprocating therein and having fluid flowing in and out of the chamber. The invention is particularly suitable for free piston Stirling engines and pumps. A torque force is applied to the piston causing it to spin sufficiently to entrain and drag along its outer surface some of the fluid in the expansible chamber so as to separate its outer surface from the wall of the cylinder.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于实现具有在其中往复运动的活塞的气缸并且具有流入和流出室内的流体的类型的可膨胀室装置的润滑的装置。 本发明特别适用于自由活塞斯特林发动机和泵。 向活塞施加扭矩力,使其充分旋转以沿其外表面夹带并拖动可膨胀室中的一些流体,从而将其外表面与气缸的壁分离。

    Free-piston electric current generator
    45.
    发明授权
    Free-piston electric current generator 失效
    自由活塞式电流发生器

    公开(公告)号:US4403153A

    公开(公告)日:1983-09-06

    申请号:US364265

    申请日:1982-04-01

    Applicant: Roger Vallon

    Inventor: Roger Vallon

    Abstract: A medium-power, free-piston electric current generator is disclosed in which the piston is slidable in a vertical cylinder open at its top end, with a combustion chamber at its lower end. Induction coils are provided along the length of the cylinder. The piston is formed at least in part of magnetic material and the piston return is effected by the force of gravity. Valves for exhausting combustion gases are provided in the lower part of the cylinder and the opening and closing of the valves is synchronized with the movement of the piston. The cylinder and piston are cooled appropriately. The generator may employ gasoline, heating oil, a gas fuel or explosive substance.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种中功率自由活塞式电流发生器,其中活塞可在其顶端开放的垂直气缸中滑动,其下端具有燃烧室。 感应线圈沿着气缸的长度设置。 活塞至少部分地由磁性材料形成,活塞的返回由重力作用。 用于排出燃烧气体的阀设置在气缸的下部,并且阀的打开和关闭与活塞的运动同步。 气缸和活塞被适当冷却。 发电机可以使用汽油,加热油,气体燃料或爆炸性物质。

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