Modular internal combustion engine
OwnerKaloust P. Sogoianinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a modular internal combustion engine assembly that includes a closed-dome cylinder liner having solenoid actuated intake and exhaust valves supported within the dome portion of the cylinder liner. The engine assembly also includes a crankshaft having a series of discs joined together in a spaced parallel relationship by a plurality of crankpins, that is supported at the lower end of the cylinder block by bushings adapted to receive the crankshaft, such that the crankshaft rotates within the bushings in response to piston power strokes.
Claims15
A cylinder liner for an internal combustion engine comprising:
- an inner sleeve;
- an outer casing surrounding said inner sleeve;
- a shoulder portion extending radially from an upper end of said casing;
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- a dome portion having a semi-circular shape extending from said shoulder portion to enclose said upper end of said casing.
An internal combustion engine comprising:
- a cylinder block having at least one cylinder bore;
- a cylinder liner having an inner sleeve, an outer casing surrounding said inner sleeve, wherein said cylinder liner fits within the cylinder bore;
- a shoulder portion extending radially from an upper end of said casing;
- a dome portion having a semi-circular shape extending from said shoulder portion to enclose said upper end of said liner;
- a crankshaft having a series of discs joined together in a spaced parallel relationship by a plurality of crankpins, and an end disc has an output shaft extending outwardly along a central axis, wherein said crankpins are operatively connected to piston connecting rods;
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- a plurality of bushings disposed at a lower end of said engine, said bushings adapted to support said crankshaft whereby the discs are received within said bushings such that the bushings provide a bearing surface for the circumference of the discs as the crankshaft rotates in response to a power stroke of the piston.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.