摘要 |
The rotor (2) of an internal combustion engine has a vane (6) extending slidably therethrough in a transverse direction for rotation therewith and having opposite ends (16, 18) extendable beyond the rotor into circumferentially extending recesses (36, 38, 40, 42) in opposite side walls (34, 44) of the stator (24). The recesses are shaped to slidably receive the ends of the vane (6) in sealing contact and opposite recesses are staggered, to cause transverse reciprocation of the vane as the rotor is rotated. The engine further comprises intake ports (60, 62) and exhaust ports (69, 71) for purging exhaust gases, both communicating with the recesses. |