公开(公告)号：US4245473A

公开(公告)日：1981-01-20

申请号：US826734

申请日：1977-08-22

Applicant: Dante J. Sandoval

Inventor： Dante J. Sandoval

IPC: F01C7/00 ,  F03C5/00

CPC classification number: F01C7/00

Abstract: A fluid motor is disclosed which includes a rotor supported for rotation about a generally horizontal axis by a hollow shaft. The rotor defines a plurality of chambers circumferentially spaced apart relative to the axis. A relatively large area flow passage extends from the trailing wall portion of each chamber to a succeeding chamber to enable fluid flow between said chambers in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the rotor. A relatively dense working fluid partially occupies the rotor. Intake valving introduces a motive fluid into the rotor chambers disposed within a predetermined angular range relative to the axis so that the motive fluid displaces the working fluid from those chambers through associated respective flow passages and in so doing drives the rotor. Exhaust valving communicates with successive rotor chambers disposed in a second angular range relative to the axis for enabling motive fluid to exhaust from the chambers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种流体马达，其包括转子，该转子被支撑成通过中空轴围绕大致水平的轴线旋转。 转子限定相对于轴线周向间隔开的多个室。 相对大的区域流动通道从每个室的后壁部分延伸到后续室，以使流体在与转子的旋转方向相反的方向上在所述室之间流动。 相对致密的工作流体部分地占据转子。 进气阀将运动流体引入设置在相对于轴线的预定角度范围内的转子室中，使得运动流体使来自这些室的工作流体通过相关联的各个流动路径移动，并且这样驱动转子。 排气阀与相对于轴线设置在第二角度范围内的连续转子室连通，以使得动力流体能够从腔室中排出。

公开(公告)号：US4030298A

公开(公告)日：1977-06-21

申请号：US659338

申请日：1976-02-19

Applicant: Dante J. Sandoval

Inventor： Dante J. Sandoval

IPC: F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/065

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical motion. Transducers, such as nickel-titanium alloys, are employed which change their configuration and pliancy upon the application of stimulus such as heat. In the absence of a suitable stimulus, they are pliant and easily flexed. However, when stimulated they tend to assume a prederminable configuration and then become rigid. Apparatus utilizing these phenomena convert the energy of physical transformation into useful mechanical work.Several embodiments are described. In one, the transducer is belt shaped and drivingly connected to several pulleys. Heat stimulus is applied to the belt locally adjacent at least one of the pulleys. The resultant straightening forces, inherent in an alloy such as nickel-titanium, cause rotation of the belt and hence the pulleys. In another embodiment, the transducers are opposingly connected to a reciprocating member so as to produce reciprocating motion when selectively stimulated.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及将热能转换成机械运动的装置。 使用诸如镍 - 钛合金的传感器，其在施加诸如热的刺激之后改变其构型和柔软度。 在没有合适的刺激下，它们是柔韧的并容易弯曲。 然而，当被刺激时，它们倾向于具有可预期的构型，然后变得刚性。 利用这些现象的装置将物理变换的能量转化为有用的机械作业。

公开(公告)号：US4010612A

公开(公告)日：1977-03-08

申请号：US527254

申请日：1974-12-13

Applicant: Dante J. Sandoval

Inventor： Dante J. Sandoval

IPC: F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/065

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical motion. Transducers, such as nickel-titanium alloys, are employed which change their configuration and pliancy upon the application of stimulus such as heat. In the absence of a suitable stimulus, they are pliant and easily flexed. However, when stimulated they tend to assume a predeterminable configuration and then become rigid. Apparatus utilizing these phenomena convert the energy of physical transformation into useful mechanical work.Several embodiments are described. In one, the transducer is belt shaped and drivingly connected to several pulleys. Heat stimulus is applied to the belt locally adjacent at least one of the pulleys. The resultant straightening forces, inherent in an alloy such as nickel-titanium, cause rotation of the belt and hence the pulleys. In another embodiment, the transducers are opposingly connected to a swinging member so as to produce reciprocating motion when selectively stimulated.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及将热能转换成机械运动的装置。 使用诸如镍 - 钛合金的传感器，其在施加诸如热的刺激之后改变其构型和柔软度。 在没有合适的刺激下，它们是柔韧的并容易弯曲。 然而，当被刺激时，它们倾向于采用可预先确定的构型，然后变得刚性。 利用这些现象的装置将物理变换的能量转化为有用的机械作业。