Abstract:
A four-cycle, four-cylinder, premlxed charge compression ignition internal combustion reciprocating free piston engine with a variable piston stroke and a compression ratio that varies as needed to provide charge ignition, to offer the potential of higher efficiency, lower emissions, and multi-fuel operation. The engine does not have a crankshaft, and therefore does not provide direct rotary output. Instead its free pistons (23) oscillate, in a manner similar to a two cycle free piston engine. For many applications, such as piston pumps and compressors, the engine provides an output directly driven by the oscillating pistons. In other applications, such as but not limited to use as a gas generator (2001) for a power turbine (1603), the engine provides an indirect means of producing rotary power. When the engine is used with high-speed power turbines, the power turbine (1603) may be directly coupled to a high-speed alternator (1604) for electrical power output.
Abstract:
A four-cycle, four-cylinder, premixed charge compression ignition internal combustion reciprocating free piston engine with a variable piston stroke and a compression ratio that varies as needed to provide charge ignition, to offer the potential of higher efficiency, lower emissions, and multi-fuel operation. The engine does not have a crankshaft, and therefore does not provide direct rotary output. Instead its free pistons oscillate, in a manner similar to a two cycle free piston engine. For many applications, such as piston pumps and compressors, the engine provides an output directly driven by the oscillating pistons. In other applications, such as but not limited to use as a gas generator for a power turbine, the engine provides an indirect means of producing rotary power. When the engine is used with high-speed power turbines, the power turbine may be directly coupled to a high-speed alternator for electrical power output.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there is provided a bracket for installing a socket such as an 5 electrical power outlet in an opening formed in outer lining material of a wall, the bracket including: a base portion having an aperture through which electrical cabling and/or the junction components of an electrical outlet can project; and 10 at least 2 arms extending forward of the base portion, wherein each arm includes a hand formation for engaging the opening in the lining material of the wall. 27668271 (GHMatters) P58375.AU.2 09/08/11
Abstract:
A four-cycle, four-cylinder, premixed charge compression ignition internal combustion reciprocating free piston engine with a variable piston stroke and a compression ratio that varies as needed to provide charge ignition, to offer the potential of higher efficiency, lower emissions, and multi-fuel operation. The engine does not have a crankshaft, and therefore does not provide direct rotary output. Instead its free pistons oscillate, in a manner similar to a two cycle free piston engine. For many applications, such as piston pumps and compressors, the engine provides an output directly driven by the oscillating pistons. In other applications, such as but not limited to use as a gas generator for a power turbine, the engine provides an indirect means of producing rotary power. When the engine is used with high-speed power turbines, the power turbine may be directly coupled to a high-speed alternator for electrical power output.
Abstract:
A game device for playing any of various games, such as Daily Doubles, Exacta, Quinellas, Chugalug, a bowling game or a discus game; the device including three different colored, ten-sided dice, each side being printed with a different number, from zero to nine.