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Free piston variable-stroke linear-alternator generator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:321165

A free-piston variable stroke linear-alternator AC power generator for a combustion engine is described. An alternator mechanism and oscillator system generates AC current. The oscillation system includes two oscillation devices each having a combustion cylinder and a flying turnbuckle. The flying turnbuckle moves in accordance with the oscillation device. The alternator system is a linear alternator coupled between the two oscillation devices by a slotted connecting rod. 8 figs.

Research Organization:
Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corp., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,850,111/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-876,435
OSTI ID:
321165
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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