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HEAT MACHINE CONFIGURED FOR REALIZING HEAT CYCLES AND METHOD FOR REALIZING HEAT CYCLES BY MEANS OF SUCH HEAT MACHINE
20200131942 · 2020-04-30 · ·

A heat machine for realizing a heat cycle, operating with a thermal fluid includes a drive unit. A first rotor and a second rotor, each having three pistons slidable in an annular chamber, wherein the pistons delimit six variable-volume chambers. The drive unit includes a transmission to convert the rotary motion with first and second periodically variable angular velocities of said first and second rotor, offset from each other, into a rotary motion at a constant angular velocity. The heat machine further includes a compensation tank, to accumulate the compressed fluid from the drive unit, a regenerator to preheat the fluid, a heater to superheat the fluid circulating in the serpentine coil, a burner, to supply the thermal energy to the heater; wherein the regenerator, in fluid communication with the drive unit, is configured to acquire energy-heat from the exhausted fluid and to preheat the fluid sent to the heater.

HEAT MACHINE CONFIGURED FOR REALIZING HEAT CYCLES AND METHOD FOR REALIZING HEAT CYCLES BY MEANS OF SUCH HEAT MACHINE
20200131942 · 2020-04-30 · ·

A heat machine for realizing a heat cycle, operating with a thermal fluid includes a drive unit. A first rotor and a second rotor, each having three pistons slidable in an annular chamber, wherein the pistons delimit six variable-volume chambers. The drive unit includes a transmission to convert the rotary motion with first and second periodically variable angular velocities of said first and second rotor, offset from each other, into a rotary motion at a constant angular velocity. The heat machine further includes a compensation tank, to accumulate the compressed fluid from the drive unit, a regenerator to preheat the fluid, a heater to superheat the fluid circulating in the serpentine coil, a burner, to supply the thermal energy to the heater; wherein the regenerator, in fluid communication with the drive unit, is configured to acquire energy-heat from the exhausted fluid and to preheat the fluid sent to the heater.

MECHANISM WITH ROTATING VANES
20200088034 · 2020-03-19 ·

This invention describes a mechanism containing two coaxial rotators, embedded on a driveshaft, (1a, 1b) that spin alternately with two velocities. Each rotator has at least two vanes (2) and during the rotators' spin chambers of variable capacities form between the vanes. When the vanes touch together the velocities of the rotators change (2). Rotation speed changes from V1 to V2 and vice-versa are enabled by gearshifts consisting of two-speed ratchets (3) interlocked with rotators' shafts (1a, 1b) that transmit force from and to steering ratchets (4). At a constant velocity of the steering ratchet (4) after its every 180 rotation the angular velocity of the two-speed ratchet (3) and rotator change. The correct functioning of the whole mechanism is provided by engagement of the steering ratchet, transporting force from and to the two-speed ratchet (3), with the coaxial steering ratchet (4) transporting force from the rotator (1b).

MECHANISM WITH ROTATING VANES
20200088034 · 2020-03-19 ·

This invention describes a mechanism containing two coaxial rotators, embedded on a driveshaft, (1a, 1b) that spin alternately with two velocities. Each rotator has at least two vanes (2) and during the rotators' spin chambers of variable capacities form between the vanes. When the vanes touch together the velocities of the rotators change (2). Rotation speed changes from V1 to V2 and vice-versa are enabled by gearshifts consisting of two-speed ratchets (3) interlocked with rotators' shafts (1a, 1b) that transmit force from and to steering ratchets (4). At a constant velocity of the steering ratchet (4) after its every 180 rotation the angular velocity of the two-speed ratchet (3) and rotator change. The correct functioning of the whole mechanism is provided by engagement of the steering ratchet, transporting force from and to the two-speed ratchet (3), with the coaxial steering ratchet (4) transporting force from the rotator (1b).

Tangential force internal combustion engine
10584587 · 2020-03-10 ·

An internal combustion engine utilizes the four-cycle process. Gas working chambers are formed using portions of a toroid, two opposing pistons, and seals at the inner gap. A cycle occur over 360 degrees of the toroid with gas ports appropriately placed. One Power Vane (PV) and one Reaction Vane (RV) connect to a central shaft with one piston assembly attached to each end of each vane. The PV produces driving torque on a central shaft through an Overrunning Clutch System (OCS). At specific angles and for controlled durations the PV and RV are slowed, stopped, held to the housing, and then accelerated and coupled to the shaft. Vane movement is controlled by gears, cam ramps, and pin mechanisms operated via multiple, independent but time-coordinated systems. The power vane has no controlled acceleration as combustion forces couple this vane to the shaft via the OCS.

Tangential force internal combustion engine
10584587 · 2020-03-10 ·

An internal combustion engine utilizes the four-cycle process. Gas working chambers are formed using portions of a toroid, two opposing pistons, and seals at the inner gap. A cycle occur over 360 degrees of the toroid with gas ports appropriately placed. One Power Vane (PV) and one Reaction Vane (RV) connect to a central shaft with one piston assembly attached to each end of each vane. The PV produces driving torque on a central shaft through an Overrunning Clutch System (OCS). At specific angles and for controlled durations the PV and RV are slowed, stopped, held to the housing, and then accelerated and coupled to the shaft. Vane movement is controlled by gears, cam ramps, and pin mechanisms operated via multiple, independent but time-coordinated systems. The power vane has no controlled acceleration as combustion forces couple this vane to the shaft via the OCS.

Rotary engine
10502127 · 2019-12-10 ·

The present disclosure relates to a rotary engine which includes a cylinder having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, two rotors which are mounted inside the cylinder and can rotate freely, pistons fixed on the rotors, an ignition device provided on an inner wall of the cylinder and a planetary conical gear differential located outside the cylinder. The planetary conical gear differential includes a first sun gear and a second sun gear. The first rotor and the second rotor are superposed concentrically, the first rotor is connected to the first sun gear through a spindle, and the first rotor and the second rotor are connected to the planetary conical gear differential on a same side of the planetary conical gear differential. The cylinder is a circular ring body. The pistons are in circular motion along with the rotors. A differential rotary engine capable of rotating normally is provided.

Rotary engine
10502127 · 2019-12-10 ·

The present disclosure relates to a rotary engine which includes a cylinder having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, two rotors which are mounted inside the cylinder and can rotate freely, pistons fixed on the rotors, an ignition device provided on an inner wall of the cylinder and a planetary conical gear differential located outside the cylinder. The planetary conical gear differential includes a first sun gear and a second sun gear. The first rotor and the second rotor are superposed concentrically, the first rotor is connected to the first sun gear through a spindle, and the first rotor and the second rotor are connected to the planetary conical gear differential on a same side of the planetary conical gear differential. The cylinder is a circular ring body. The pistons are in circular motion along with the rotors. A differential rotary engine capable of rotating normally is provided.

ROTATIONAL ENGINE WITH INNER AND OUTER RINGS
20240141789 · 2024-05-02 ·

A rotational engine system comprises a rotational engine and a propulsion system. The rotational engine includes an outer ring enclosure, an inner ring component, and a drive gear. The inner ring component includes a piston and a drive gear engagement portion. The piston is configured to travel within the outer ring enclosure along a circumference of the outer ring enclosure. The drive gear engagement portion is configured to rotate as the piston travels along the circumference of the circular shape of the outer ring enclosure. The drive gear is coupled to the drive gear engagement portion of the inner ring component such that rotation of the drive gear engagement portion rotationally drives the drive gear. The propulsion system is configured to deliver propulsive energy to propel the piston along the circumference of the outer ring enclosure.

ROTATIONAL ENGINE WITH INNER AND OUTER RINGS
20240141789 · 2024-05-02 ·

A rotational engine system comprises a rotational engine and a propulsion system. The rotational engine includes an outer ring enclosure, an inner ring component, and a drive gear. The inner ring component includes a piston and a drive gear engagement portion. The piston is configured to travel within the outer ring enclosure along a circumference of the outer ring enclosure. The drive gear engagement portion is configured to rotate as the piston travels along the circumference of the circular shape of the outer ring enclosure. The drive gear is coupled to the drive gear engagement portion of the inner ring component such that rotation of the drive gear engagement portion rotationally drives the drive gear. The propulsion system is configured to deliver propulsive energy to propel the piston along the circumference of the outer ring enclosure.