Stirling cycle machine
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 21, 2017
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Jul 1, 2010
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Jul 1, 2009
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Abstract
A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism including a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. The drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.
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International Classification(s)
- 2010 Application Filing Year
- F01K Class
- 209 Applications Filed
- 150 Patents Issued To-Date
- 71.78 % Issued To-Date
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