Patent ID: 7007640
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: F02B

Abstract:
1. An internal combustion engine having a variable compression ratio including a crankshaft, a driveshaft, at least one crankshaft-driveshaft arm assembly, a transmission assembly, and a means to lift up and down said crankshaft, wherein said crankshaft being parallel to said driveshaft, said crankshaft-driveshaft arm assembly having an arm member, and first and second bearings, said first and second bearings of said crankshaft-driveshaft arm assembly affixed to said arm member, said first bearing rotatably receiving said crankshaft and said second bearing rotatably receiving said driveshaft, and said transmission assembly having first and second gears wherein said first gear is affixed to said crankshaft, and said second gear affixed to said driveshaft.