Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
An apparatus for controlling the rotational speed of a Stirling engine, comprising: a tank in which a working medium is stored; a first valve mechanism which is mounted between the working space in the Stirling engine and the tank and which, when the valve mechanism is open, permits the working medium to be forced out of the tank into the working space; a second valve mechanism which is mounted between the working space in the Stirling engine and the tank and which, when the second valve mechanism is open, permits the working medium to be expelled into the tank from the working space; a dynamo which is connected with the output shaft of the Stirling engine and which, when the engine operates, produces alternating current; a load that is electrically connected with the dynamo so that the alternating current may be applied to the load; an accessory which is attached to the Stirling engine and to which the alternating current is applied via a distributor; and a control unit which, when the electric power consumed by the load varies, appropriately controls the distributor, the first valve mechanism, and the second valve mechanism to adjust the amount of the alternating current applied to the accessory and the pressure of the working medium in the working space.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
215 words
An apparatus for controlling the rotational speed of a Stirling engine, comprising: a tank in which a working medium is stored; a first valve mechanism which is mounted between the working space in the Stirling engine and the tank and which, when the valve mechanism is open, permits the working medium to be forced out of the tank into the working space; a second valve mechanism which is mounted between the working space in the Stirling engine and the tank and which, when the second valve mechanism is open, permits the working medium to be expelled into the tank from the working space; a dynamo which is connected with the output shaft of the Stirling engine and which, when the engine operates, produces alternating current; a load that is electrically connected with the dynamo so that the alternating current may be applied to the load; an accessory which is attached to the Stirling engine and to which the alternating current is applied via a distributor; and a control unit which, when the electric power consumed by the load varies, appropriately controls the distributor, the first valve mechanism, and the second valve mechanism to adjust the amount of the alternating current applied to the accessory and the pressure of the working medium in the working space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus for controlling the rotational speed of a Stirling engine as set forth in claim 1, wherein said accessory is a cooling fan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus for controlling the rotational speed of a Stirling engine as set forth in claim 1, wherein said accessory is a battery for driving a starter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus for controlling the rotational speed of a Stirling engine as set forth in claim 1, wherein said accessory comprises a cooling fan and a battery for driving a starter.