摘要 |
<p>A piston assembly is configured for high compressive loading, or arduous duty cycle, such as in a two-stroke, compression-ignition (diesel), internal combustion engine, and incorporates a (part-) spherical or (part-) cylindrical bearing (18, 22, 23, 42), between a piston (10) and a connecting rod (50) small end (64); a (part) closed, unitary retaining ring (40), with a threaded circumference (44), for piston mounting; and an aperture, of internal profile (45) allowing its installation, by passage over the connecting rod; or, alternatively, as a partially-closed loop, with a peripheral slot, laterally to accommodate the connecting rod.</p> |