US 2026/0235090 A1 · MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR A CLOSED-CYCLE ENGINE

Abstract

An engine assembly may include a first closed-cycle engine including a first piston assembly and a second closed-cycle engine including a second piston assembly. A manifold assembly may be configured to operably couple with the first closed-cycle engine and the second closed-cycle engine. The manifold assembly may include a housing. A first conduit may be positioned within the housing. The first conduit may be configured to direct a fluid from the first piston assembly to the second piston assembly. A pressure control system may be within the first conduit and configured to allow fluid flow in a defined direction.

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Dependent claims

An engine assembly comprising:

a first closed-cycle engine including a first piston assembly;
a second closed-cycle engine including a second piston assembly;
and
a cooling system including a coolant source;
a manifold assembly configured to operably couple with the first closed-cycle engine and the second closed-cycle engine, the manifold assembly comprising:
a housing;
a first conduit positioned within the housing, the first conduit configured to direct a fluid from the first piston assembly to the second piston assembly;
and
a pressure control system within the first conduit and configured to allow fluid flow in a defined direction;
a first channel configured to transfer coolant from the coolant source to the first closed-cycle engine;
and
a second channel configured to transfer coolant from the first closed-cycle engine to the coolant source.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Manifold assembly for a closed-cycle engine

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Manifold assembly for a closed-cycle engine

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Abstract

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