INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; internal combustion engines with rocking working members. SUBSTANCE: proposed engine has housing whose inner surface is made in form of body of revolution and is provided with radial partitions. Shaft with blades is installed in housing for turning. Each blade divides space between partitions into hot and cold spaces. Blades are made in form of plates connected by hub in cold area. Each plate is provided with ribs on end faces and periphery. Hub is connected with shaft by dovetail joint formed by shaft keys and hub slots. EFFECT: improved strength of blades, provision of sealing of hot spaces. 3 cl, 4 dwg