Fred Osborn wrote:

Paul,

"But while initial development was still under way Wankel, who was
persistently continuing his researches because he was still not quite
satisfied, came up with a new design which was obviously even better. He
combined a rotating, slightly constricted oval chamber with a
triangular-shaped rotor which fitted inside the contours of the chamber.
This was the basis configuration of today's Wankel engine, discovered in
March, 1954."

And here we are, standing on many broad shoulders, 50 years after his
basic concept. Interesting history, thanks.

Fred O.

 
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