{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "Connecting rod comprises an artificial muscle which changes its geometric shape by activation. The longitudinal change of the connecting rod is provided by a variable sealing ratio. An independent claim is also included for a process for realizing a variable sealing ratio in an I.C, engine…",
  "path": "/patents/1071361",
  "publishedAt": "2005-12-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "F02B75/045",
    "FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "Connecting rod comprises an artificial muscle which changes its geometric shape by activation. The longitudinal change of the connecting rod is provided by a variable sealing ratio. An independent claim is also included for a process for realizing a variable sealing ratio in an I.C, engine. Preferred Features: The artificial muscle expands on activating and the connecting rod changes in length in this manner. The artificial muscle is a carbon nano-tube or a polymer gel. The artificial muscle can be electrically controlled.",
  "title": "Connecting rod for an internal combustion engine and process for achieving a variable compression ratio"
}