公开(公告)号：US11085300B1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-10

申请号：US15946147

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: REGI U.S., INC.

Inventor： Robert Grisar ,  Allen MacKnight ,  Paul Porter

IPC: F01C21/08 ,  F01C19/08 ,  F01C1/344 ,  F01C1/24 ,  F01C1/356 ,  F01C1/348

Abstract: Prime movers are provided that can include: a fixed member in operational relationship to a rotating member; a reciprocating vane assembly operationally engaged with the rotating member; and a track member about the rotating member and engaging the reciprocating vane assembly. Engines are provided that can include: a stator in operational relationship to a rotor; a reciprocating vane assembly operationally engaged with the rotor; and a track member about the rotor and engaging the reciprocating vane assembly. Processes for powering a prime mover are also provided, the processes can include engaging vanes between a fixed member and rotating member to create compression and expansion zones, the engaging comprising guiding the vanes from a track member about the rotating member.