US Patent:
20120210866, Aug 23, 2012
Inventors:
Michael Inden - Belmont CA, US
International Classification:
F01B 9/00
Abstract:
The reciprocating piston mechanism with an extended piston offset is provided. The mechanism is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a main driveshaft having a central axis, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, a circular cylindrical body, e.g., a circular eccentric, which is non-rotationally secured on the main drive shaft and a rocker arm, which in essence is a second order lever. The lever is pivotally mounted on the circular eccentric. The mechanism is also provided with a connecting rod that connects the cylinder to one arm of the rocker arm/lever. The other arm of the rocker arm/lever has a roller that is guided in a confined pathway and works as a fulcrum of the lever and a stabilizer/rudder at the same time.