Stirling engine power control and motion conversion mechanism
Patent
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OSTI ID:864612
- Birmingham, MI
A motion conversion device for converting between the reciprocating motion of the pistons in a Stirling engine and the rotating motion of its output shaft, and for changing the stroke and phase of the pistons, includes a lever pivoted at one end and having a cam follower at the other end. The piston rod engages the lever intermediate its ends and the cam follower engages a cam keyed to the output shaft. The lever pivot can be moved to change the length of the moment arm defined between the cam follower and the piston rod the change the piston stroke and force exerted on the cam, and the levers can be moved in opposite directions to change the phase between pistons.
- DOE Contract Number:
- DEN3-32
- Assignee:
- Mechanical Technology Incorporation (Latham, NY)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4392350
- OSTI ID:
- 864612
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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