Wankel F. Rotary Piston Machines. Classification of Design Principles for Engines, Pumps, and Compressors

Originally published in Germany under the title Einteilung der Rotations-Kolbenmaschinen Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Abteilung Fachverlag. Stuttgart, 1963English edition first published in London, Liffe Books LTD, 1965. – 64 p.Definition of partsPower output members with reciprocating or unidirectional motionTypes of reciprocating piston and rotary piston machinesSingle rotation — Planetary rotation — and Rotating Piston Machines
Relative positions of the axes of rotation
Methods of engagement (or relative motion of parts which form the working chamber)
Types and models
Position of the curve generating points and the sealing elements
Notation of relative speeds of rotation (ratios)
Arrangement of the parts which form the working chamberRemarks about individual modelsReciprocating engagement
Arctuate engagement (À)
Cam engagement (C)
Slip engagement
Counter engagement (Co)
Reciprocating and slip engagement
Slip and counter engagement
Additional rotation and circular motionRemarks about rotating piston machinesCircular outer shape
Reciprocating engagement
Cam engagement
Slip engagement
Reciprocating engagement and engagements similar to slip engagement
Arctuate type of engagement
Central-axis machines
Arctuate engagement of oscillating-pistons or sealing components
Engagements similar to cam engagements and oscillating piston or sealing components
Mixed engagement (meshing) methods derived from the principles of lines VI—XII of the classification chartsMachines with rolling piston rotorsConclusionsGlossary of Terms
Tables
English/German List of special terms