MXPA96005877A - Rotary converter / lin - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotary-linear converter characterized in that it comprises a reciprocator having a main axis, which reciprocates in order to positively claim the correlation between two demanding elements in the direction of the main axis and a rotator which rotates around of the main shaft, the converter further includes means for operatively interconnecting the reciprocator and the rotator, said interconnection means comprising a first section operatively connected to the reciprocator in a region substantially coaxial with the main axis thereof, a rotary section operatively connected to the rotator, a control section, and a control link having an end portion thereof pivotally connected to the control section with its pivot axis offset from the main axis and the other end portion pivotally connected to an armature, said link is adapted to oscillate in f pivoting around the armature in response to the movement of a rotator and the reciprocator, thereby causing the movement of another rotator and reciprocator, said section of rotation of the interconnection means having a longitudinal axis which is centered from the main axis and which revolves around the main axis

Description

ROTARY / LINEAR CONVERTER FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an apparatus for converting linear motion into rotary motion and vice versa. The invention is applicable to a wide variety of uses and can, for example, be operated by fluids arranged to drive a transmission fluid or to act on transmission fluids. Examples of these uses include combustion engines, electric motors, pumps, generators, compressors and the like. The fluid can be compressible or expandable in nature such as, for example, a gas or a mixture of gases or it can be in the form of an incomprehensible fluid that can be used in hydraulic applications. In U.S. Patent No. 4,796,514, a device is described for converting the rotary movement into linear movement and vice versa, wherein a single coupling mechanism is provided for the conversion of the movement. In the device described in the aforementioned United States of America patent, there is provided a piston arranged for linear movement within a cylinder and a rotating disk with a connector mechanism that operatively connects the piston to the disk so that the respective P1365 / 96MX "Linear or rotational movement of one member causes the respective linear or rotational movement of the other member.The connecting mechanism comprises a sleeve that is operatively connected to the piston for reciprocating movement therewith.The sleeve is arranged for movement Sliding on an arrow operatively connected to the disc Both the sleeve and the arrow are offset from the central axis of the piston and disc A control link is operatively connected to the sleeve so as to cause the orbital movement of the arrow around the shaft centrally in response to movement of either the piston or the disc While it has been found that the device described in this patent specification operates satisfactorily, it contains a relatively large number of moving parts and as such, is relatively complicated construction A problem with the device described in the aforementioned patent is that the part connected to the piston is axially offset from the central axis. This causes the forces that will be applied to the parts to result in undesirable friction between the moving parts. An object of the present invention is to provide an improved rotary / linear converter that is relatively simple in construction.

P1365 / 96MX • In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rotary / linear converter comprising a reciprocating or reciprocating element having a principal axis and which is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main axis and, a Rotator adapted for rotary movement about the main axis, the converter further includes a converter means that operatively interconnects the reciprocating or reciprocating element and the rotator and that comprises a reciprocating section operatively connected to the reciprocator and substantially coaxial with the main axis thereof, a rotary section operatively connected to the rotator and, a control section, a control link having an end portion thereof pivotally connected to the control section with its pivot axis offset from the main axis and the other end portion connected in a pivoting way to an armature, the bón is adapted to oscillate pivotally around the armature in response to the movement of either the rotator or the reciprocator, thereby causing the movement of the other, either the rotator or the reciprocator. As used in this specification, the term "pivot connection" includes within its scope the generally universal motion at the point of connection between the two parts.

P1365 / 96MX Preferably, the reciprocating section of the converter means has a longitudinal axis that is coaxial with the main axis of the reciprocating or reciprocating element. The rotary section of the converter means has a longitudinal axis which may in one way be coaxial with the main axis of the reciprocator or, in another form, be offset from the main axis. The reciprocating or reciprocating element may be in the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder for movement relative thereto. The piston / cylinder unit can be provided for use in an internal or external combustion engine or used for hydraulic fluids and the like. Additionally you can find application in gear arrangements or in other industrial equipment and devices. It is not necessary for the reciprocator to be a piston. For example, it may simply comprise an arrow mounted for reciprocating movement. The rotator may be in the form of at least one wheel mounted for rotation about the main axis of the rotator. The wheel may, for example, comprise a gear or pulley or other device from which power may be supplied or delivered. The reciprocating section of the converter means may in one form comprise an arrow or rod that P1365 / 96MX has one end connected operatively to the reciprocator. Preferably, that end of the arrow is articulated to the reciprocating or reciprocating element so that it can rotate with respect thereto and the longitudinal axis of the date is coaxial with the main shaft of the reciprocator which in the preferred form described above is a piston. The rotating section of the converter means may be in the form of an arrow or rod operatively connected to the rotator, so as to be capable of a reciprocating movement with respect thereto, but also adapted to rotate therewith. In one embodiment, this arrow is arranged coaxially with the main axis of the reciprocator. In this mode, its cross section is such that it will be caused to rotate with the rotator. For example, the arrow may be of oval cross section thus allowing the desired reciprocating movement, but it will be fixed against rotation with respect to the rotator which as described above may be a wheel. In another embodiment, the longitudinal axis of this arrow is offset from the main axis so that the arrow rotates about the main axis and the rotator can still rotate about the main axis. In addition, the arrow can still rotate around the main axis. Besides, the P1365 / 96MX slurry can still reciprocate with respect to the rotator. In a preferred embodiment, the converter means comprises a unitary body that forms the reciprocating, rotating and control sections thereof. The control section may comprise a disc-shaped element having a central axis offset from the longitudinal axis of at least one, but preferably, of the two sections, the reciprocating and the rotating, which in turn are preferably coaxial. The disk is arranged so that during use it is caused to adopt an orbital motion around the main axis of the reciprocating or reciprocating element. The link means may have an end connected to an armature of the control section which may comprise a collar or sleeve which forms a bearing or bushing or which is fitted around a bearing or bushing to receive the control section and allow between them a limited pivot movement. The other end of the link can be mounted to a fixed pivot frame that can be formed in the housing or the like of the apparatus. The position of the fixed frame can be adjustable and / or movable and this can be done during the operation of the application. In this way, the length of the first member's stroke can be varied. Also, to vary the race, you can vary P1365 / 96MX ^ "link arm length The link operates in response to either reciprocating reciprocator movement or rotator rotation to control the movement of the converter medium.The pivoting movement of the link means causes the link frame and the control section adopts an orbital motion around the main axis, as well as a reciprocating movement.These dual movements convert the reciprocating movement of the first member into the rotational movement of the second member and vice versa In accordance with another aspect of the present invention , a rotary / linear converter is provided which comprises a reciprocator having a main shaft and which is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main shaft and, a rotator adapted for rotary movement around the main shaft, the converter further includes a half converter that operatively interconnects the reciprocator and the rot The converter means comprises a first member operatively connected to the reciprocating or reciprocating element in a region substantially coaxial with the main shaft, a rotating section operatively connected to the rotator, a coupling link pivotally interconnected between the first section and the rotating section and, a control link that has a portion P1365 / 96MX The operating end connected to the first section and the other end portion connected to an armature, the control link is adapted to oscillate pivotally around the armature in response to the movement of the rotator or reciprocator, causing this way the movement of the other, either the rotator or the reciprocator. Preferably, the first section of the converter means comprises a connecting rod operatively connected between the reciprocator and one end of the coupling link. The aforesaid end portion thereof can be pivotally connected to the first section of the converter means between the reciprocator and the coupling link. Preferably, the rotating section of the converter means 15 has a longitudinal axis which is offset from the main axis of the rotary section and which is adapted to rotate about the main axis. The reciprocator and the rotator may be in a manner similar to that described with reference to the first aspect of the invention. < P In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rotary / linear converter comprising a main body, a reciprocating or reciprocating element having a main shaft and being adapted for the reciprocating movement in the direction P1365 / 96MX of the main shaft and, a rotator adapted for rotary movement, around the main shaft, the converter further includes a converter means that operatively interconnects the reciprocator and the rotator and comprises a control member capable of a reciprocating movement with respect to the rotator, but also adapted to rotate therewith and, a control link having an end portion thereof pivotally connected to the control member with its pivot axis off-centered with respect to the main shaft and the other end portion connected in shape pivoting to an armor. The link is adapted to oscillate pivotally around the armature in response to the movement of either the rotator or the reciprocator, thereby causing the movement of the other, either the rotator or the reciprocator. As used in this specification, the term "pivot connection" includes within its scope the generally universal motion at the point of connection between the two parties in question. The reciprocating or reciprocating element may be in the form of a piston located or disposed within a cylinder for reciprocating movement therewith. Preferably, the cylinder that is arranged within the main body of the converter or forms part thereof. The piston / cylinder unit can be provided P1365 / 96MX for use in an internal or external combustion engine or used for hydraulic fluids and the like. Additionally you can find application in gear arrangements or in other industrial equipment and devices. It is not necessary for the reciprocator to be a piston. For example, you can simply understand an arrow mounted for reciprocating movement. In a preferred form, the piston comprises a piston head and a connecting rod which is operatively connected to the control member. Preferably, the control rod includes a rotating section that is rotatable relative to the head of the piston and a guide section that operatively couples with the internal surface of the cylinder. The guide section may include a guide sleeve with a cage for rollers and rollers disposed between the guide sleeve and the inner surface of the cylinder. The roller cage can be in the form of the manufactured by T H Cylinder Linear Guides and Roller Cages manufactured by TSCHUDIN and HIDE AG. The rotator may in one form comprise a wheel operatively carried by the main body of the device and mounted for rotation about the main axis of the reciprocator. The wheel may comprise, for example, a gear or pulley or other device from the P1365 / 96MX "" which can be supplied or delivered power. Roller bearings can be provided to rotatably support the rotating wheel within the main body of the device. The wheel may be in the form of a generally cylindrical member which therein has a chamber to receive the control member and to allow reciprocating movement thereof in the direction of the main axis. However, rotation of the coupling with respect to the wheel is prevented. In a preferred form, the control member may comprise a coupling body operatively connected to the reciprocating or reciprocating element, preferably by the connecting rod to allow reciprocating movement therewith. Preferably, the coupling body is located or disposed within the chamber within the rotating wheel and mounted to be movable relative thereto in the axial direction, but fixed against relative rotation. A linear cylinder guide of the type described above can be provided between the converter member and the inner surface of the chamber within the rotating wheel. The control link may comprise an elongate member having a first ball joint that P1365 / 96MX operatively connects one end of the link to the coupling body and a second ball joint which operatively connects the other end of the link to an armature. Preferably, the pivot axis of the ball joints is offset from the center axis of the reciprocating or reciprocating element. The first ball-and-socket joint can be received inside a receptacle element mounted on the coupling body. The position of the other reinforcement can be adjustable and / or movable and this can be done during the operation of the converter. In the operation, the reciprocating reciprocator movement causes the coupling of the element with the reciprocator with respect to the rotating wheel and due to the arrangement of the control link, the first ball joint is caused to orbit around the central axis of the reciprocator, causing This way the wheel rotates. In another form of the invention, the rotator and the control member comprise a rotating body disposed within the main body of the apparatus and rotatable with respect thereto. The rotating body can be operatively coupled with an output gear by means of a cradle which allows the rotating body to reciprocate with respect to the output gear, but which also causes rotation thereof. He P1365 / 96MX control link for this form of the invention can generally be the same as that described above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the following, several preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in these drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic partial sectional side elevation of a first form of the rotary / linear converter in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 is a similar view of a modification of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is another form of the device according to the present invention; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I in Figures 2 and 3; Figure 5 is a schematic partial sectional side elevation of another form of the rotary / linear converter according to the present invention; Figure 6 is a modification of the device shown in Figure 5; Figure 7 is a further modification of the device shown in Figure 5; Figure 8 is another form of the device according to the present invention; P1365 / 96MX Figure 9 is a sectional view taken along the line Y-Y in Figure 8; Figure 10 is another form of the device according to the invention; Figure 11 is another form of the device according to the invention; File 12 is another form of the device according to the invention; Ficfura 13 is another form of the device according to the invention; Figure 14 is a section elevation taken along the line Z-Z in Figure 13; Ficfura 15 is another form of the device according to the invention; Fig. 16 is another form of the device according to the present invention; and Figure 17 is a schematic representation of a further form of the device similar to that shown in Figure 3; Fig. 18 is a schematic partial side elevation of a further form of the converter according to the present invention; Figure 19 is a more detailed view of the part of the converter shown in Figure 18; File 20 is a lateral elevation of a P1365 / 96MX converter similar to that shown in Figure 15; and Figures 21 and 22 are schematic side elevations of a further form of the converter in accordance with the present invention; Figure 23 is a schematic sectional side elevation of a rotary / linear converter according to the present invention; Figure 24 is a schematic side elevation of another form of the rotary / linear converter according to the present invention; Figure 25 is a schematic partial side elevation of a modified form of the converter shown in Figure 18; and Figure 26 is a schematic side elevation of a modified form of the converter shown in Figures 21 and 22.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is shown a linear rotary converter generally indicated as 10, comprising a reciprocating or reciprocating element 12 in the form of a piston 13 that is received inside a cylinder 14 that it is formed as part of the housing 15 of the apparatus. The converter includes a rotator 16 in the form P1365 / 96MX of a sprocket 17 mounted for rotation about the main shaft AA, the sprocket 17 is supported by bearings 18 and is externally accessible through the slot 11. The apparatus further includes a converter means 20 which in the form shown in Figure 1 comprises a unitary body 22 which includes a reciprocating section 23, a rotating section 24 and a control section 27. The reciprocating section 23 is connected to the piston 13 through a bearing (not shown), so that it can rotate with respect to it. The arrangement can be such that the piston is prevented from turning. In the embodiment of Figure 1, the rotating section 24 has an oval-shaped cross-section although it could be of any other suitable cross-section or with a cradle and, at least partially, is received within the opening 19 in the gear 17, so that it is capable of a reciprocating movement in relation to it. The control section 27 includes an eccentric disc 28 located between the thrust bearing elements which, as shown, are in the form of discs 29. The apparatus further includes an articulated or link mechanism 30 comprising a pair of links 36. (only one is shown) each one has one end P1365 / 96MX connected to a fixed frame 38 and the other to a coupling frame 32 comprising a collar 33 and a mounting mast 34. As shown, the mounting mamelon is at the top of the collar. It will be appreciated that more than one mounting mamelon can be provided and the mamelon or each mamelon could be on the sides, at the bottom or in any other position. In some cases, only one link may be required. As the arrow 22 effects the reciprocating movement, it causes the link to pivot or oscillate forward and backward as well as in an upward and downward movement thereby imparting an orbital movement to the eccentric disc 28 about the central axis AA which in turn causes the rotation of the arrow 24 and thus rotates the sprocket 17. The embodiment of Figure 2 is essentially the same as that shown in Figure 1, with the exception that an additional piston 13a is operatively connected to the section 24 by means of the connecting rod 23a. Figure 2 also provides a detail of another way of connecting the member 23, 23a to the piston. It will be appreciated that this connection can be used in connection with all the described modes. The arrangement comprises a ball 60 mounted on a bearing 61 which thus allows relative rotation between the member 23, 23a and the piston, P1365 / 96MX as well as a limited universal movement. The ball 60 need not be spherical, but it could generally be oval or otherwise suitable. In the modality of Figure 3, two engagement wheels 17a and 17b are provided. The arrow sections 24a and / or 24b may be connected to a piston or to pistons in a manner similar to that shown in Figure 2. Alternatively, the arrangement may be such that power can be transmitted from one gear to the other. Figure 4 is a sectional side elevation of the armature 32. The collar 33 has an opening in the armature for receiving the disk 28 and the mounting mamelon has an opening 35 therein for receiving a link bolt to which it is attached the link 36. With reference to Figure 5, the apparatus is similar to that described with reference to Figure 1 and the various parts have been given the same numbers as those provided in the description of Figure 1. It will be noted that the The arrangement of Figure 5 differs from that of Figure 1 in that the rotating section 24 is off-centered with respect to the main axis AA and that the sprocket 17 is mounted on an independent central arrow 40. If desired, the arrow 40 can be used as an additional exit arrow. The operation of the device is essentially the P1365 / 96MX same as that described with reference to Figure 1. In the modified form shown in Figure 6, the rotating section comprises two arrows 24a and 24b, each one is off-centered with respect to the main axis AA and each is mounted for the reciprocating movement relative to the sprocket 17 through the openings 19a and 19b. However, it will be appreciated that more than two arrows may be provided. Figure 7 shows another modified form of the device shown in Figure 5, wherein the arrow 40 extends through the sprocket 17 and is connected to a coupling part 27. In this arrangement, the arrow 40 may have a crankcase or being non-circular to assist in the rotation of the gear 17. In the modes shown in Figures 8 and 9, similar reference numbers have been used to describe similar parts referred to in the above-described embodiments. The units of Figures 8 and 9 differ from the above-described embodiments in that the control section 27 is adapted to slide on the arrow 24 to effect the rotation of the arrow about the central axis and thus cause rotation of the wheel 17. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the arrow 23 extends through a bearing 60 in the P1365 / 96MX housing. This housing 80 has a projection portion 81 that projects beyond the wall of the housing. In the embodiment of Figure 8, the arrow 24 has a plate 63 attached at its end, the plate has an opening therein for receiving the projection portion 81 of the bearing 80. As a result, the arrow 24 is supported by the portion of bearing 61 during its rotary movement. In the embodiment of Figure 10, the plate 63 is replaced by a bearing 65 which is arranged or arranged to follow the track in the bearing portion 24, the arrow 24 rotates. In the embodiment of Figure 11, the reciprocating section and the rotating section are defined by the same arrow 23. The rotator 17 is adjusted on the arrow 23 by means of a polygon-type arrow connector or by a cradle that allows both the fixed connection as a slide between the arrow 23 and the rotator 17; that is, the arrow 23 is free to slide relative to the rotator in the direction of the main axis, but is caused to rotate with the rotator 17. In this embodiment, an arrow-shaped support member 70 helps support the unit. With reference to Figure 11, link 36 can be adapted to oscillate both to the left and to the right of the vertical position as shown in FIGS.

P1365 / 96 X drawings. This arrangement allows it to be possible to obtain 360 ° of rotation from a single stroke of the reciprocating or reciprocating element. This arrangement therefore provides a much longer career. In the embodiment of Figure 12, the rotating section is telescopically received within the reciprocating section 23, but is fixed against rotation with respect thereto. As can be seen, the arrow section 24 is over-shaped and received within an opening with complementary shape in section 23. It will be appreciated that. the arrow can have a nursery. In the embodiment of Figures 13 and 14, the arrangement is similar to that shown in Figures 8 and 10. In this embodiment, an additional gear 17a is provided and the rotation of this gear is caused by the rotation of the part 24 in addition to the gear 17. Gear 17a is bolted to control section 27 and causes it to rotate with it. Referring to the particular embodiment of Figure 15, the reciprocating section 23 of the converter means 20 is in the form of a connecting rod with the piston which at one end is pivotally connected to the piston 12. The other end of the rod 23 connection to the piston is pivotally connected to the control section 27 of the converter means 20. The P1365 / 96MX control section .27 is in the form of a sleeve slidable with respect to the rotating section 24 which in turn is fixedly connected to the sprocket 17. It will be appreciated that the reciprocating movement of the piston 13 causes the The control section 27 slides along the rotating section 24 which as a result of the link 36 causes the rotation of the section 24 about the central axis AA. In the embodiment shown in Figure 16, the rotating section 24 is supported at one end of the bearing portion 78. The rotating section 23 extends through the bearing portion and is operatively connected to the control section 27 which is slidably mounted with section 24. It will be appreciated that the various parts of the control section could be formed as separate whole parts and subsequently joined. The embodiment shown in Figure 17 is substantially the same as that shown in Figure 3, except that the two parts 24a and 24b are connected to the control section 27 in the manner shown. This arrangement is a much simpler form than that shown in Figure 3. Figure 18 shows a linear rotary converter 10 of multiple piston. The pistons 13A and 13B are P1365 / 96MX located or arranged within the respective cylinders 14A and 14B which are formed as part of the common housing 15. The converter means 20 associated with each piston is mounted on an arrow 24 which is connected between the gears 17 and 17a in a form similar to that shown in Figure 13. The gears 17 and 17a are linked with the gears 51 and 52 which in turn are connected to the output shaft 60. By the two separate gears 17 and 17a, the section 24 is supported on both ends allowing in this way that the complete structure is lighter. Figure 19 is a more detailed view of the part of the device shown in Figure 18. The device operates in a manner similar to that shown in Figure 13. It will be appreciated that more than two piston / cylinder units could be provided as shown in FIG. Figure 25 including additional pistons 13C and 13D arranged in cylinders 14C and 14D. In the device shown in Figures 18, 19 and 25, a full chamber 70 (two in Figure 25) could also be provided which is adapted to contain compressed air for supplying it to the cylinder via the feed ports 71A and 71B. The air is injected into the system by the pumping action of the piston via the feed channels 72A and 72B and passes to the plenum or chamber 70 via the transfer channels 73A and 73B. A channel is provided on the channels P1365 / 96MX valved suitable. In this way, the device can be provided for a turbocharged or supercharged equipment. The embodiment shown in Figure 20 is similar to that shown in Figure 15 but includes more detail of the exit arrow 60 and its relationship to the apparatus. Similar numbers have been used to describe similar parts as used in Figure 15. As shown in the embodiment of Figure 20, the connecting rod is operatively connected to the piston by means * of a ball joint 80. The Figures 21 and 22 show a modified form of the rotary / linear converter. In this mode, > the piston 12 has associated with it a connecting rod 62 which is operatively connected to a coupling link 63 which in turn is pivotally connected to the rotating section 24. The control link 36 is also operatively connected to the rod 62. As a result of the reciprocating movement of the piston 12, the link 63 in association with the link 36 causes the rotation of the member 24, which in turn causes the rotation of the gear 17 which is operatively connected to the gear 52 which causes the rotation of the exit arrow 60. The modality of Figure 26 is similar to that of Figure 21, except that a unit is provided P1365 / 96MX additional piston / cylinder. There is also a coupling link and an additional control link. Referring to Figure 23 of the drawings, the rotary / linear converter generally indicated as 1 comprises a main body 2. A reciprocating or reciprocating element 4 in the form of a piston 5 is located inside a cylinder 6 that forms part of the main body 2. The piston 5 is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the central axis AA. The piston 5 includes a piston head 7 and a connecting section 8. The converter further includes a rotator 20 comprising a rotating wheel 21 having therein an internal chamber 24. The wheel 21 is supported within the main body 2 by roller means or support bearings 22 and 23. A gear wheel 25 is provided on the outer surface of the rotator 20 which engages an additional gear 28. The wheel 21 comprises a generally cylindrical element with the chamber 24 opening on one side thereof and partially closed at the other end by a flange 29. The connecting section 8 extends through an opening in the flange end 29 of the wheel 21 in the chamber 24. The connection section 8 is supported inside the cylinder 6 by means of a roller cage 15 which therein has the P1365 / 96MX rollers 16. The control converter member 30 comprises a coupling body 31 that includes a section 32 of the piston armature and an external guide section 33 that includes a roller cage 33 that therein has the rollers 34. The section 32 of the piston frame receives the end of the connecting section 8, the parts are releasably secured to each other by a clamping screw 41. The external guide section 33 is of similar construction to that described with reference to the piston. A control link 35 has a first ball joint 36 connected to the receptacle 38 which is operatively connected to or part of the coupling body part 31 and a second ball joint 37 which is located within the fixed frame and relocatable or movable continuously. As shown, the receptacle 38 is received within a recess in the coupling body and held in place by a ring lock 42. In operation, reciprocating movement of the piston 5 causes reciprocating movement of the control member 30. As the control member moves linearly, its movement is controlled by the link 35 which causes it to rotate. Due to the form of connection between the control member 30 and the P1365 / 96MX wheel 21, the wheel is also caused to turn. Referring to Figure 24, another form of converter according to the present invention is shown. Wherever possible, to describe the modality of Figure 2, reference numbers similar to those used to describe similar parts of the modality of Figure 1 were used. The modality of Figure 24 is similar to that shown in Figure 23, except that the rotary wheel 21 and the coupling body 30 of the converter are the same member that is mounted for reciprocating movement, as well as for the rotary movement within the main body 2 of the converter. The wheel 21 / the converter member 30 has a grooved outer surface 43 which is engageable with the gear 25 so as to be able to effect a reciprocating movement relative to it but which will cause rotation thereof. The control link 35 is in essence the same as described with reference to Figure 23. Finally, it will be understood that various alterations, modifications and / additions may be incorporated into various constructions and arrays of parts without deviating from the spirit or scope of the invention.

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Claims (26)

1. NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION Having described the present invention, it is considered as a novelty and, therefore, the content of the following is claimed as property. A rotary / linear converter characterized in that it comprises a reciprocating or reciprocating element having a main axis and which is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main axis and a rotator adapted for rotary movement about the main axis, the converter further includes a half converter operatively interconnecting the reciprocator and the rotor and comprising a reciprocating section operatively connected to the reciprocator in a region substantially coaxial with the main axis thereof, a rotary section operatively connected to the rotator and to a control section, a control link has an end portion thereof pivotally connected to the control section with its pivot axis offset from the main axis and the other end portion pivotally connected to a frame, the link is adapted to swivel in a pivotable manner around the armor in response to movement of the rotator or the reciprocator, thus causing the movement of the other, either the rotator or the reciprocator.
2. 2. A rotary / linear converter according to the P1365 / 96MX claim 1, characterized in that the reciprocating section comprises an elongated member that is substantially coaxially located with the main shaft.
3. 3. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotary section of the converter means has a longitudinal axis that is coaxial with the main axis.
4. 4. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotary section of the converter has a longitudinal axis that is offset from the main axis, the rotating section is adapted to rotate about the main axis.
5. 5. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reciprocating or reciprocating element comprises a piston located inside a cylinder for reciprocating movement relative to it.
6. 6. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotator comprises at least one wheel mounted for rotation about the main axis of the reciprocator.
7. 7. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotary section of the converter means comprises an arrow or rod having a connected end P1365 / 96MX operatively to the reciprocator.
8. 8. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 6, characterized in that the date is articulated to the reciprocating or reciprocating element, so that it can rotate with respect thereto and the longitudinal axis of the arrow is coaxial with the main axis of the first member.
9. 9. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotating section of the converter means comprises an arrow or rod operatively connected to the rotator, so that it is capable of effecting a reciprocating movement in relation to it as well as being adapted to rotate with it.
10. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 9, characterized in that the arrow of the rotary section is located substantially coaxially with the main shaft of the reciprocator and arranged in such a way that it will cause it to rotate with the rotator.
11. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 9, characterized in that the longitudinal axis of the arrow of the rotary section is offset from the main axis, so that the arrow rotates about the main axis and the rotator can still rotate about the main axis , the arrow is arranged or arranged too P1365 / 96MX to perform a reciprocating movement in relation to the rotator.
12. 12. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the converter means comprises a unitary body forming the reciprocating, rotating and control sections thereof, the control section comprises a disk-shaped element having a central axis offset from the longitudinal axis of at least one of the sections reciprocating and rotating which in turn are coaxial, the coupling disc is arranged so that in use, it causes it to adopt an orbital movement about the main axis of the reciprocator.
13. A rotary / linear converter according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the link means has an end connected to an armature comprising a collar or sleeve forming a bearing or bushing to receive the control section and provide between them a limited pivoting movement, the other end of the link is mounted on a fixed pivot frame.
14. 14. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 13, characterized in that the position of the fixed reinforcement is adjustable during the operation of the application. P1365 / 96MX
15. 15. A rotary / linear converter comprising a reciprocating or reciprocating element having a main shaft and which is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main shaft and a rotator adapted for rotary movement about the main shaft, the converter further includes a means a converter operatively interconnecting the reciprocator and the rotator, the converting means comprises a first member operatively connected to the reciprocator in a region substantially coaxial with the main axis, a rotary section operatively connected to the rotator, a coupling link pivotally interconnected between the first section and the rotating section and a control link having one end portion operatively connected to the first section and the other end portion connected to an armature, the control link is adapted to oscillate pivotably about the armature in response to movement from the river of the reciprocator, thus causing the movement of the other, be it the rotator or the reciprocator.
16. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 15, characterized in that the first section of the converter means comprises a connecting rod operatively connected between the reciprocator and one end of the coupling link, the end portion before P1365 / 96MX mentioned thereof is pivotally connected to the first section of the converter means between the reciprocator and the coupling link.
17. 17. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 16, characterized in that the rotary section of the converter means has a longitudinal axis that is offset from the main axis in the rotating section and that is adapted to rotate about the main axis.
18. 18. A rotary / linear converter characterized in that it comprises a main body, a reciprocating or reciprocating element having a main axis and which is adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main axis and a rotator adapted for the rotational movement about the main axis , the converter further includes a converter means that operatively interconnects the reciprocator and the rotator and comprises a control means capable of effecting a reciprocating movement with respect to the rotator, but is also adapted to rotate therewith and a control link has a portion thereof. the end thereof connected pivotably to the control member with the pivot axis offset from the main axis and the other end portion pivotally connected to a frame, the link is adapted to oscillate pivotably P1365 / 96MX around the armature in response to the movement of either the rotator or the reciprocator, thus causing the movement of the other, either the rotator or the reciprocator.
19. 19. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 18, characterized in that the reciprocator, a piston located inside a cylinder for reciprocating movement relative to it, includes the cylinder that is located inside the main body of the converter or that is part of the same.
20. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 19, characterized in that the piston comprises a piston head and a connecting rod that is operatively connected to the control member, the connecting rod includes a rotating section that is rotatable with respect to the piston head and a guide section operatively coupled to the inner surface of the cylinder.
21. 21. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 20, characterized in that the guide section includes a guide sleeve with a cage for rollers and rollers located between the guide sleeve and the internal surface of the cylinder.
22. 22. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 21, characterized in that the rotator P1365 / 96MX comprises a wheel operably carried by the main body of the device and mounted for rotation about the main axis of the reciprocator.
23. 23. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 22, characterized in that the wheel comprises a gear or pulley or other device from which power can be supplied or delivered.
24. 24. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 23, characterized in that the wheel comprises a generally cylindrical member that therein has a chamber to receive the control member and allow reciprocating movement thereof in the direction of the main axis, where The rotation of the coupling with respect to the wheel 25 is prevented.
25. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 24, characterized in that the control member comprises a coupling body operatively connected to the reciprocator by means of the connecting rod, to allow reciprocating movement with the same, the coupling body is located inside the chamber inside the rotating wheel and mounted so that it is movable with respect thereto in the axial direction, but fixed against relative rotation.
26. 26. A rotary / linear converter according to claim 25, characterized in that the link of P1365 / 96MX control comprises an elongate member having a first ball-and-socket joint operatively connecting one end of the link to the coupling body and a second ball-and-socket joint operatively connecting the other end of the link to an armature and, wherein the axes of The pivot of the ball and socket joints are offset from the center axis of the reciprocator, the first ball-and-socket joint is received inside a receptacle element mounted on the coupling body. P1365 / 96MX