Infinitely variable pumps and compressors

摘要

Infinitely variable motion control (IVMC) provides motion control without any requirement for changing gears or use of a clutch. A spur gear transgear, defined as a system having an input, an output and a control, a variable pitch cam having an eccentric inner and outer cam assembly and a driver may be used to form a speed converter. The speed converter is used in various forms to provide an infinitely variable transmission, a differential, embodiments of wind and river turbines and pumps/compressors. In one embodiment, the speed converter drives first and second directional control assemblies to provide a vehicle with zero turn radius. Various embodiments of an infinitely variable pump or compressor are described.

主权项

1. An infinitely variable pump/compressor assembly for driving a reciprocating pump, the infinitely variable pump/compressor assembly comprising
a spur gear transgear assembly with cam control contained within a housing, the infinitely variable pump/compressor assembly having an input shaft for driving one of a pump and a compressor, the cam control having a drive and a control, the control having a control sleeve surrounding a control shaft having first and second inner cams integral with or attached to the control shaft, first and second reciprocating pistons, each reciprocating piston being driven by an associated piston driver, each reciprocating piston comprising the associated piston driver, a piston arm and a piston, the control shaft comprising the first and second inner earns, and first and second outer cams of varying eccentricity, the control shaft driving the pump or compressor.