Duke engine

[Mike Boell]

Duke engine


This is very interesting. A more efficient internal combustion engine

This thing is fascinating to watch in action.

http://pixelbark.com/13045/how-the-duke ... -internal-...

[hippiewannabe]

That one looks like the movement of the mass is problematic. Here's a company my son is involved with that takes the elegance of the VW boxer to the next level.

http://www.ecomotors.com/

[Mike Boell]

That looks like an interesting design.
Thanks for sharing the web site.
Mike

[Amskeptic]

That one looks like the movement of the mass is problematic.

Oh yes . . . I see five cylinders all blasting a single swash plate that then has to crank that crankshaft with one ball and socket? And the rotating cylinders all have to seal against the stationary cylinder head? How are the cylinders cooled?
Colin