Radial cam engine
OwnerDuane Hunterinventor
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Abstract
The radial cam engine described consists of a piston assembly arranged in a radial configuration. Within the engine, a piston moves back and forth within a cylinder during the internal combustion process. The piston is connected to a follower that is guided and interacts with a central cam. This central cam is responsible for turning a drive shaft. The radial cam incorporates three different cam profiles, each designed for a specific stage of the engine's operation. These profiles are specifically tailored for the compression stroke, combustion stroke, and exhaust stroke. By utilizing distinct cam profiles for each stroke, the engine can optimize its performance throughout the entire combustion process.
Claims16
A radial cam engine comprising radially arranged piston assemblies, each comprising a piston reciprocating within an internal combustion cylinder and having a guided follower operably interfacing a central cam turning a drive shaft, the cam comprising three distinct cam profiles for compression, combustion and exhaust strokes, wherein the cam has a minimum radius at the exhaust cam profile;
- wherein the engine comprises a flywheel having an eccentric guide configured to retract the followers and wherein the eccentric guide surrounds roller bearings of the followers.
A radial cam engine comprising radially arranged piston assemblies, each comprising a piston reciprocating within an internal combustion cylinder and having a guided follower operably interfacing a central cam turning a drive shaft, the cam comprising three distinct cam profiles for compression, combustion and exhaust strokes, wherein the cam has a minimum radius at the exhaust cam profile, wherein a radius of the exhaust cam profile is at a minimum at a midway point of the exhaust cam profile.
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