Patent ID: 7963096
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: F02C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An internal combustion engine, comprising: a stationary structure defining a cavity; a rotating member rotatably disposed in the cavity for rotation about an axis of rotation, the rotating member having a peripheral portion including a plurality of vanes; the rotating member also including at least one combustion chamber fluidly connected to at least one intake port formed in the rotating member, the rotating member further including at least one exhaust port fluidly connected to the combustion chamber and extending outwardly from the combustion chamber to the peripheral portion of the rotating member; a fuel supply system operably connected to the intake port and supplying combustible material to the combustion chamber; an ignition system adapted to ignite combustible material in the combustion chamber; and wherein: the stationary structure includes at least one reflective surface facing the peripheral portion of the rotating member in a direction toward said vanes as they pass by and beyond said reflective surface, wherein shock waves formed by exhaust gas being expelled from at least one exhaust port reflect off said reflective surface are directed against said vanes in said peripheral portion of said rotating member to impart rotary motion to said rotating member; wherein the stationary structure includes a plurality of stators in the form of fins or blades formed in a portion of said cavity located adjacent the periphery of said rotating member and disposed in an arc.