Superballmotor engine inforamtion 1

[scenas]

So I want write my bachelor work about this kind engines. But I can't get any helpful information about it.
If somebody was interested about it and have information maybe can share first of all i need general demensions of it.
I try write some letters for this company (university) but I didn't get any answers.

http://kugelmotor.peraves.ch/index_en.htm

 

[MikeHalloran]

The video does a beautiful job of explaining how it should work.
... except for the complex sealing surfaces.
... except for the cam balls spinning at N x rpm.
...

At least it doesn't have the usual toroidal cylinders and toroidal segment pistons.

I'm guessing the prototype split the cases at the cam tracks before it had time to coke up from blowby or seize from inadequate lubrication. ... but that's just speculation.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[scenas]

yes, I know how it works and so on but I need a numbers to calculate forces, torque... i want make prototype (in drawings and calculations)with several this kind cylinders like

http://www.innomot.com/neu2006/kugelmot2/prototyp_clip_image002_0003.jpg

 

[MikeHalloran]

If the base engine is as smooth as claimed, why not just make a bigger one? What advantages accrue from quadrupling the complexity to get more displacement?



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[Lou Scannon]

I have not visited the link, as I felt no need.
My assumption (which may well be wrong) is that any quantum leap in internal combustion engine architecture (or any significant technology, for that matter) will happen inside closed doors of industrial or government research, and will likely not attach the word "super" to its description. When it is publicized, it will be done very carefully, and deliberately, most likely in a peer-reviewed or patent publication.

 

[LionelHutz]

Wow, you actually expected them to share their engineering data with you???

As for the motor - at least they have a pretty looking prototype put together, not that it actually means anything.

 

[thruthefence]

way-cool logo!

 

[ivymike]

another question to answer is why the superballs don't melt.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Ball