Title:
CHAIN DRIVE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005098281
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
The camshaft chain drive of variable compression ratio reciprocating piston engine having a crankshaft mounted in an eccentric carrier and having a variable camshaft to crankshaft sprocket center distance includes a chain guide mounted to the eccentric carrier. According to the present invention, pivotal motion of the eccentric for varying the compression ratio also moves the chain guide and in turn the chain pathway for maintaining a functional chain tension at all compression ratio settings. The present invention may be used for chain or belt drives, and may be used for driving the camshaft (s), engine accessories, and/or other power take-off shafts.
Inventors:
MENDLER EDWARD CHARLES (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/011223
Publication Date:
November 10, 2005
Filing Date:
March 30, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MENDLER EDWARD CHARLES (US)
International Classes:
F02B67/06; F16H7/08; F16H7/18; F16H55/30; F02B75/04; (IPC1-7): F16H55/30
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