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Brown - figure 428 |
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Description
The india-rubber rotary engine in which the cylinder has a flexible lining, E, of india-rubber, and rollers, A, A, are substituted for pistons, said rollers being attached to arms radiating from the main shaft, B. The steam acting between the india-rubber and the surrounding rigid portion of the cylinder presses the india-rubber against the rollers, and causes them to revolve around the cylinder and turn the shaft. |
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