Research and Development of a Novel Vibration-free I.C. Piston Engine Based on a “Basement and Radial” Configuration Design

Abstract

A novel geometry, which named provisionally as "basement and radial configuration", was proposed and investigated in this paper. The geometry gives a vibration-free and kinematic energy fluctuation-free property to motions of plural parts; i.e. pistons. In this study, a prototype three-cylinder internal combustion engine based on the geometry was designed and manufactured. A trial operation of the prototype engine resulted in achievement of firing operation without any support of electrical motor and so on. In this paper the pressure variations in the three combustion chambers on the firing condition was provided.