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An axial motor (100) driven by opposed pistons/cylinder (101a-105b, 111a-115b) pairs arranged in a circular array about a central axis of the motor (100). The opposed pistons (101a, 101b; 102a, 102b; 103a, 103b; 104a, 104b; 105a, 105b) in each pair are linked by a corresponding connecting rod (106-110), which transfers the thrust from the pistons (101a-105a) to an output shaft via a power transmission apparatus (300) and z crank (114) arrangement. Reciprocating couplings disposed in the transmission apparatus (300) connect the connecting rods (106-110) to the apparatus (300). During operation, the reciprocating couplings oscillate to retain the connecting rods (106-110) substantially aligned with the corresponding piston pair to reduce side thrust on the pistons.
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