Connecting rod guide
AssigneeAdvanced Flow Solutions Inc.
InventorsBlake A. Wallace, Keaton T. Whitaker
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Abstract
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a mechanical assembly comprising a connecting rod with a first end and a second end, a crankshaft journal, a wrist pin, and at least one guide spacer. The crankshaft journal may be coupled to the first end of the connecting rod, allowing for the transmission of rotational forces. The wrist pin may be configured to attach to the second end of the connecting rod, facilitating the transfer of mechanical motion. At least one guide spacer may be positioned on the wrist pin, located on either side of the connecting rod at the second end, to provide alignment and reduce wear. The crankshaft journal and the wrist pin may be arranged in parallel, enabling the connecting rod to perform both rotational and reciprocating motions.
Claims17
A connecting rod assembly, comprising:
- a connecting rod comprising a first end and a second end:
- wherein the first end is sized and shaped for operational coupling with a journal of a crankshaft;
- and
- wherein the second end is engaged with a wrist pin disposed in a piston;
- a guide washer disposed at the second end on the wrist pin between, and engaged with, the second end of the connecting rod and the piston, resulting in the alignment of the connecting rod on the wrist pin, wherein the guide washer comprises a flanged bushing, at least a portion of which is disposed between the wrist pin and the second end.
A connecting rod assembly, comprising:
- a body comprising a first end and a second end;
- the first end sized and shaped to operably engage with a crankshaft journal of a crankshaft;
- the second end sized and shaped to operably engage with a wrist pin in a piston;
- and
- a pair of guide washers comprising a flanged bushing, at least a portion of which is disposed between the wrist pin and the second end respectively disposed on either side of the second end when engaged with the wrist pin;
- wherein the body is configured to convert rotational motion of the crankshaft journal to a reciprocating motion at the wrist pin.
A mechanical assembly for a compressor or engine, comprising:
- a connecting rod comprising a first end and a smaller second end;
- a crankshaft journal pivotably engaged with the first end;
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- a wrist pin pivotably engaged with the second end;
- wherein the wrist pin is pivotally engaged with a piston, and a pair of guide washers comprising flanged bushings configured to allow free movement of the connecting rod relative to the piston are disposed between the piston and the second end of the connecting rod.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.