Integrated Rotary Engine Pneumatic Motor Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing internal continuous combustion engines face limitations in efficiency, complexity, and environmental impact due to their design and operation.
Innovation Solution
The Integrated Internal Continuous Combustion Rotary Engine (IICC Engine) features a compact, integrated configuration with a unique pneumatic motor design, seamless compressor-motor integration, intermediate air and fuel storage tanks, and optimized exhaust gas discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional internal continuous combustion engines are designed with separate compressor and motor components, then the engine can maintain continuous combustion operation, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the compressor and pneumatic motor into a single unified assembly where the compressor is directly coupled to the motor shaft. This merging of components maintains the continuous combustion operation while significantly reducing device complexity and eliminating the need for separate drive mechanisms, thereby reducing the overall number of parts and simplifying the engine architecture
2Reliability
If the engine uses a large displacement compressor to ensure sufficient compressed air supply, then the combustion process is maintained, but the engine size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a high-speed rotating compressor design that achieves sufficient compressed air supply through increased rotational speed rather than increased displacement size. This parameter change allows the compressor to deliver the required air flow rate while maintaining a compact size and reduced weight, as the high rotational velocity compensates for the smaller compressor displacement
3Productivity
If the engine operates at high rotational speeds to increase power output, then productivity improves, but mechanical stress and wear increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes pneumatic cushioning where compressed air is introduced into the combustion chamber to provide a cushioning effect during operation. This pneumatic mechanism reduces mechanical impact and stress on moving parts during high-speed rotation, thereby mitigating wear and mechanical stress while allowing the engine to operate at high rotational speeds for increased power output
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances engine efficiency, simplifies operation and maintenance, and reduces environmental impact by providing a more sustainable and high-performance power generation solution.
Implementation Method 1
each having a sliding vane with a spring on one side biasing the sliding vane outwardly
Implementation Method 2
a sealing pivoted shoe on an opposite side configured to slidably engage the inner wall of the cylindrical casing
Implementation Method 3
The pneumatic motor drives the compressor via the off-centre output shaft to supply compressed air to the combustion chamber
Implementation Method 4
continuous combustion engines facilitate an ongoing combustion process through a stabilized flow of pressurized fuel and air within a combustion chamber
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated rotary expansible chamber device comprises a compressor and a pneumatic motor housed within a single engine block. The pneumatic motor includes a cylindrical casing having a pressurized gas inlet, an exhaust outlet, and an off-center output shaft with a rotor mounted on it. The rotor have spring-loaded radially sliding vanes. The vanes sealed with the casing wall by pivoted shoes. The pneumatic motor powers the compressor, supplying compressed air to a combustion chamber, which produces pressurized combustion gases to drive the pneumatic motor. The device incorporates a recess for gradual (extended) exhaust gas release, air and fuel storage tanks for rapid starting without a starter motor. In another embodiment, the pneumatic motor consists of cylindrical casing with centrally meshed radial vanes mounted on coaxial shafts, driven by inverted crank slider mechanism in the adjacent drive box. This embodiment feature labyrinth sealing for oil-free operation and versatile functionality.