Roland T Wheeler

US Patent:

6752064, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

Jul 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/191200

Inventors:

Roland T. Wheeler - Modesto CA 95354

International Classification:

F01B 106

US Classification:

91493, 91481, 417515

Abstract:

A radial, fluid pressure actuated motor having sets of opposed axially aligned cylinders arranged in a spaced relation about a crankshaft, each set of cylinders having a common push rod extending between them. Each push rod has a central Scotch yoke with an elongated slot, the yokes being arranged in overlying spaced relation, the slots being arranged in right angular intersecting relation. A primary or main crankpin extending from the crankshaft extends in journaled but slidable relation through the slots of the Scotch yokes. Fluid pressure is fed into, and exhausted from, each of the cylinders in a predetermined cyclic order, the fluid pressure operating to power, in both directions of travel, axial movement of the push rods thereby imparting continuous rotating motion to the crankshaft via the main crankpin. Each set of opposed cylinders has a corresponding set of opposed spool valves for controlling application of fluid pressure to the cylinders, and each spool valve contains an axially reciprocal spool having a common connecting rod extending between them. Each connecting rod has a centrally disposed Scotch yoke formed therein, and each Scotch yoke associated with the connecting rods has an elongated slot formed therein, so that the elongated slots are in spaced, overlying, right angular relation.

US Patent:

20060156719, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/037142

Inventors:

Roland Wheeler - Modesto CA, US

International Classification:

F01B 29/00

US Classification:

060513000

Abstract:

An electrical power generating system which includes a generator having a cylindrical main body having a hollow interior. A permanent magnet piston is arranged for reciprocal axial motion within the hollow interior between opposing ends of the cylinder. Both ends of the cylinder are fitted with end portions having arc discharge devices incorporated therein for igniting the gas which fills the tube. Alternating activation of the arc discharge devices produces reciprocal motion of the piston which produces sufficient magnetic flux to produce electrical power in windings which are positioned concentrically about the exterior of the tube. Control means for activating the arc discharge devices ensures the most efficient production of electrical energy, the control means and the igniter plugs being powered by a rechargeable battery which receives charging power from the output mains of the generator.

US Patent:

41063910, Aug 15, 1978

Filed:

Jan 31, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/764232

Inventors:

Roland T. Wheeler - Modesto CA

International Classification:

F01B 310

US Classification:

91481

Abstract:

A radial type, fluid pressure actuated (as distinguished from internal combustion) motor comprised of sets of opposed cylinders spaced in alinement and having double-acting pistons reciprocable therein, there being a crankshaft axially centered between the sets of opposed cylinders with the pistons of each set of said cylinders having a common connecting rod extending therebetween, each connecting rod being formed centrally of its ends with a Scotch yoke including a transverse, elongated slot, the yokes being disposed in adjacent side-by-side but right-angular intersecting relation, and the crankpin of the crankshaft extending in journaled but slidable relation through the slots of both yokes, and valves mechanically actuated from the yokes operative to feed fluid pressure to and exhaust the same from the cylinders in a predetermined cyclic order wherein the pistons of each set are simultaneously powered, in both directions of travel, and produce--by means of said connecting rods and yokes--continuous rotative motion of the crankshaft.