Title: Modular engine assembly

Abstract: A modular engine assembly incorporating a "floating" flywheel coupled to a primary engine. An auxiliary engine selectively engages the flywheel via an automatic clutch which is responsive to a torque sensor mounted on the transmission drive shaft, to provide additional power as needed.

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Inventors: Wallis, Marvin E. (Santa Barbara, CA, US)

Application Number: 557746
Filing Date: 1975-03-12
Publication_date: 1976-04-13
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Primary Class(es): 60/709 60/718, 74/572
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US Patent Ref:

2935899	May, 1960	Nallinger	74/751.
3558901	Jan, 1971	Jacobus	60/721.
3672244	Jun, 1972	Nasvytis	60/721.
3882950	May, 1975	Strohlein	180/54.
3886810	Jun, 1975	Sugiyama et al.	74/751.

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Primary Examiner: Ostrager, Allen M.
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Attorney: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow & Garrett