Patent ID: 7455038
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: F01B,F02B

Abstract:
1. A mixed combustion cycle engine comprising: a first cylinder in which a first cylinder combustion occurs to induce movement of a first piston head in a lateral direction, wherein the first cylinder combustion comprises a first stage during which a first portion of a fuel and air mixture is burned over a substantially constant volume of the fuel and air mixture, and a second stage during which a second portion of the fuel and air mixture is burned over a substantially constant pressure within the first cylinder; a piston comprising the first piston head and a rigid piston rod mounted to the first piston head; a connecting rod pivotally mounted to the rigid piston rod and configured to receive a pulling force applied by the piston; and an inset disc pivotally mounted to the connecting rod such that the connecting rod applies a torque for rotating the inset disc.