Patent ID: 7353784
Filing Date: 2008-04-08
Classification: F02B,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A rotary engine apparatus, comprising: a housing defining a circular inner chamber; a plurality of cylinders positioned in said chamber, each of said cylinders having a longitudinal axis extending radially in relation to a center of the chamber; a plurality of reciprocating pistons, each mounted for axial movement in a respective cylinder; a gear assembly operationally connected to said reciprocating pistons; a central shaft operationally connected to said gear assembly for receiving rotational force from said gear assembly; and a flywheel having a plurality of distinct vanes, between which at least a portion of the gear assembly is mounted, wherein a flywheel ring is fitted in said inner chamber and surrounding said flywheel, said flywheel ring being provided with an inwardly extending flange, and wherein a flywheel cover is detachably secured to said flange, said flywheel cover being provided with a plurality of radially extending grooves, and wherein each of said radial grooves receives an elongated fin for facilitating circulation of a lubricating substance in said engine.