J-ENGINE

摘要

Various exemplary embodiments relate to an engine including a cylindrical cassette that converts linear into rotational motion. The linear motion is provided by a normal cylinder and valve mechanism driving pistons in a reciprocating motion, and the rotational motion is transmitted to an output shaft. Further embodiments relate to methods of converting linear motion to rotational motion by using a cylindrical cassette.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a cylindrical cassette with a cylindrical inner sleeve and an cylindrical outer sleeve, the inner sleeve fitting inside the outer sleeve and configured so that when the outer sleeve is rotated in a first direction, the inner sleeve is also rotated, and when the outer sleeve is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the inner sleeve is not rotated; said cassette having a bevel gear at each axial end; and said outer sleeve having teeth oriented along the axis of the cassette.