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US 2026/0078797 A1Published application
Compound connecting rod for internal combustion engine efficiency
OwnerNatarajan Ramachandraninventor
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Abstract
A compound connecting rod for improving the efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The compound connecting rod includes a connecting rod, a connecting rod carrier, and a collapse blocker. During crankshaft rotation, the compound connecting rod undergoes a non-circular path that increases dwell time of a piston, reduces sidewall friction, and reduces secondary imbalance.
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A compound connecting rod comprising:
- a connecting rod;
- a connecting rod carrier;
- and
- a collapse blocker;
- wherein a first end of the connecting rod is attached to a piston;
- wherein a second end of the connecting rod is pivotably connected to a connecting rod carrier;
- wherein the collapse blocker is positioned in the connecting rod carrier,
- wherein the collapse blocker is in contact with the second end of the connecting rod;
- and
- wherein, during crankshaft rotation, the connecting rod undergoes a non-circular path.
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A compound connecting rod comprising:
- a connecting rod;
- a connecting rod carrier;
- and
- a collapse blocker;
- wherein a first end of the connecting rod is attached to a piston;
- wherein a second end of the connecting rod is pivotably connected to a connecting rod carrier;
- wherein the collapse blocker is positioned in the connecting rod carrier,
- wherein the collapse blocker is in contact with the second end of the connecting rod;
- wherein, during crankshaft rotation, the connecting rod follows a non-circular path;
- and
- wherein, during crankshaft rotation, the collapse blocker and the connecting rod prevent the connecting rod carrier from collapsing about a crank pin.
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