Transducer for converting linear energy to rotational energy
CA 2202149 C · Owner: Thermal Dynamics, Inc. · Inventors: Simonds, Edward L.
Overview
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A transducer includes a linear input power source (12) connected to a connecting rod (24) in turn connected to output drive shafts (30 & 36) through one-way clutches (28 & 40), with the output drive shafts being interconnected through gears (32 & 40) such that when one shaft is powered the other is , coasting. The power source includes multiple stern powered cylinders (16 & 94). Inlet and outlet valves (44) for each cylinder chamber are controlled by an actuator (56) which instantaneously snaps the valves between open and closed positions. The power cylinders (16 & 94) may be operated individually in parallel or in series and as required a valve passageway through the , piston (18) …
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- Filed October 10, 1995 and granted June 15, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 10, 2015.
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