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Double acting stirling engine phase control

Patent ·
OSTI ID:864639

A mechanical device for effecting a phase change between the expansion and compression volumes of a double-acting Stirling engine uses helical elements which produce opposite rotation of a pair of crankpins when a control rod is moved, so the phase between two pairs of pistons is changed by +.psi. and the phase between the other two pairs of pistons is changed by -.psi.. The phase can change beyond .psi.=90.degree. at which regenerative braking and then reversal of engine rotation occurs.

Assignee:
Mechanical Technology Incorporated (Latham, NY)
Patent Number(s):
US 4395880
OSTI ID:
864639
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English