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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2015
Applicants:
Joseph B Crover, Gresham, OR (US);
Stephen E Crover, Damascus, OR (US);
Inventors:
Joseph B Crover, Gresham, OR (US);
Stephen E Crover, Damascus, OR (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 11/02 (2006.01); F02B 75/22 (2006.01); F01B 9/02 (2006.01); F01B 1/06 (2006.01); F02B 75/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 75/222 (2013.01); F01B 1/0634 (2013.01); F01B 9/02 (2013.01); F02B 75/32 (2013.01);
Abstract
Improved radial engine configurations where the pistons and their associated connecting rods interface with a center crankshaft by the use of slipper bearings, which only contact a portion of the center crankshaft throw. The improved radial engine crankshaft interface includes at least one connecting rod with a bearing that encircles the center crankshaft throw, and acts as a retaining ring for the slipper bearings.