MONOSOUPAPE PISTONS


With the development of the "Monosoupape," engine in 1913, the rotary engine went back to conventionally designed pistons.  In the top picture is a nearly complete assembly of the piston to connecting rod housing group.  In the top of the connecting rod housing is the front half of the crankshaft and front housing bearing.  This engine unfortunately suffered severe corrosion damage.  To get an idea of the size of this assembly, compare it to the trash can in the background.  Below is a view of the connecting rod housing with the front part removed. There are three groups of three rods.  The rods in a group are 120 degrees apart.  Each group occupies its own channel in the housing.  The channel section, made of bronze, allows the rods to maintain proper alignment and position as the housing rotates around the crankshaft along with the rest of the engine.



 
 
 
 
 

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