PISTON ENGINE WITH OUTSIDE SUPPLY OF HEAT Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: furnace is located on the lateral surface of cylinder block. Secured in the distributing mechanism on the shaft are gears; profiled disks whose radial surface is divided into equal sections are located opposite the cylinders. Each second and fourth sections of the disk from the shaft gear are provided with circular projections which are located diametrically opposite for engagement with end of pushers which are provided with radial projections for engagement with ends of valve rods. Two lower horizontal plates of movable frame have holes which receive pushers whose springs rest against the upper plate of frame. Ends of lower plate are located in seats secured on engine crankcase. Cams of the camshaft are engageable with cap of pushers; shaft is received by holes in vertical plates. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 3 cl, 8 dwg