Mechanism to transform alternating linear motion at variable force to circular motion at constant torque for heat engines or compressors, uses epicyclic train with movable sun wheels for variable leverage and to decouple reverse stroke

摘要

The mechanism has a piston (P) driving a rack (ETC) in a reciprocating motion. The rack is coupled to a satellite wheel (PSP) with an internal sun wheel (PSS). The sun wheel is coupled (PM) the drive shaft (AM). The sun wheel is on an arm (DB) that allows it to be decoupled from the satellite wheel on the reverse stroke, and when coupled to be at different positions, to adjust torque.