摘要 |
An axial motor ( 100 ) driven by opposed pistons/cylinder ( 101 a- 105 b , 111 a- 115 b) pairs arranged in a circular array about a central axis of the motor ( 100 ). The opposed pistons ( 101 a , 101 b ; 102 a , 102 b ; 103 a , 103 b ; 104 a , 104 b ; 105 a , 105 b) in each pair are linked by a corresponding connecting rod ( 106-110 ), which transfers the thrust from the pistons ( 101 a- 105 a) 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.
|