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US 7,411,320 B2Granted
Radially-activated engine
OwnerGeorge E. Bittnerinventor
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Abstract
A motor includes a plurality of linearly activated pistons, positioned radially around an axis, which are selectively and sequentially biased against on offset element to produce rotation of a rotatable element about the axis. The motor further includes an power source, which may be electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic and a structure for supporting the pistons, the offset element and the rotational element, and providing direction of a desired motion.
Claims10
A motor for converting linear force into rotational movement, comprising:
- a frame, further comprising an actuator assembly with a plurality of radially positioned linear actuators;
- a rotatable assembly for rotating about an axle attached to the frame;
- a power source;
- a means for selectively providing power from the power source to said actuators;
- wherein said rotatable assembly has a rim that is spiral in shape with respect to a plane passing through said axle;
- and
- wherein each said linear actuator selectively and sequentially applies linear force against the rim of the rotatable assembly to cause the rotatable assembly to rotate about said axle.
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