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Lightweight piston-rod assembly for a reciprocating machine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7151773
In a reciprocating machine, there is provided a hollow piston including a dome portion on one end and a base portion on the opposite end. The base portion includes a central bore into which a rod is hermetically fixed in radial and angular alignment. The extending end of the rod has a reduced diameter portion adapted to fit into the central bore of a second member such as a cross-head assembly, and to be secured thereto in radial and axial alignment with the piston. 4 figs.
Assignee:
Mechanical Technology Inc., Latham, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4593608
Application Number:
CNN: DEN3-32; PPN: US 6-605782
OSTI ID:
7151773
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English