VARIABLE INERTIA FLYWHEEL

摘要

A variable inertia flywheel for an internal combustion engine is provided. The variable inertia flywheel device comprises at least two revolute joint assemblies, a roller guide, and a first actuator. The at least two revolute joint assemblies are in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine. Each of the revolute joint assemblies comprises a member assembly and a roller. The roller guide is disposed about the revolute joint assemblies. An inner surface of the roller guide is in rolling contact with each of the rollers. The first actuator is in engagement with one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies. The first actuator applies a force to one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies to move one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies along an axis defined by the output of the internal combustion engine.

主权项

1. A variable inertia flywheel for an internal combustion engine, the variable inertia flywheel comprising:
at least two revolute joint assemblies in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine, each of the revolute joint assemblies comprising;
a member assembly in driving engagement with and extending radially outwardly from the output of the internal combustion engine, anda roller rotatably coupled to the member assembly; a roller guide disposed about the revolute joint assemblies, an inner surface of the roller guide in rolling contact with each of the rollers of the revolute joint assemblies; and a first actuator in engagement with one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies, wherein the first actuator applies a force to one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies to move one of the roller guide and the revolute joint assemblies along an axis defined by the output of the internal combustion engine.