Title: Internal combustion engine

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided that has a stationary cylinder block in which cylinders contain reciprocating pistons that are sequentially actuated to impart torque to a revolving rotor. A unique rotor is provided that includes a cam surface that controls the reciprocation of the pistons through followers. Ports in the rotor conduct working fluids to and from the cylinders. An exhaust blow-down nozzle is provided in the rotor that transforms kinetic energy in the exhaust into additional torque. There is no residual gas fraction present during combustion and the engine operates with true constant volume combustion.

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Inventors: Ferrell, Arthur T. (La Palma, CA, US)

Application Number: 743173
Filing Date: 1976-11-19
Publication_date: 1979-04-17
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 123/56.7 60/712, 123/78F, 123/80D, 123/190.14, 123/190.15
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1352985	Sep, 1920	Murphy	123/58.
1628100	May, 1927	Bacon	123/78.
1808083	Jun, 1931	Tibbetts	123/58.
2183122	Dec, 1939	Manrodt et al.	123/190.
2587842	Mar, 1952	Hall	123/80.
3943895	Mar, 1976	Howell	123/58.
3990242	Nov, 1976	Muller	60/597.

Other Refs: 501118

Nov, 1954	IT

Primary Examiner: Myhre, Charles J.
Assistant Examiner: Feinberg, Craig R.
Attorney: Herzig & Walsh, Incorporated