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(11) | EP 0 117 993 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Rotary flow distributor for internal combustion engines |
(57) The invention is concerned with a rotary flow distributor for internal combustion
engines. The flow distributor comprises a hollow cylinder (17) whose interior is divided
into plural chambers, the engine intake mixture and exhaust gases being flown through
said chambers. The distributor cylinder (17) is located above and communicates with
the engine combustion chambers (22) through ports (23) and hollow sealing elements
(31) interposed between the distributor cylinder (17) and combustion chambers to provide
a seal during the rotation of the cylinder (17). The distributor cylinder is driven
rotatively by the engine crankshaft. |