Felix Wankel

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Felix
Wankel
the presentation was made by the student
Grigoriev Kirill
Group 1150

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Who is Felix Wankel?
German engineer and inventor
August 13, 1902
Lahr, Germany
October 9, 1988

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education and
formation
Felix has been almost blind since birth.
In 1921, Felix passed his final exams at the
gymnasium, but could not enter the university.
Due to his poor eyesight, Felix was unable to get
a working specialty and got a job at a book
publishing house where he independently
studied technical literature.
In 1924, he opened his own car repair shop.

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The story of the
invention that made
Wankel famous
Wankel came up with the idea of creating a
rotary engine in 1924.
In 1933, he applied for a patent for this
technology.
In 1940, Felix returned to the development
of a rotary engine and created several
working prototypes.

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The importance of technology

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RX-7 with rotor engine
RX-7 with inline engine

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Where the rotary
engine is used
1964 NSU Spider

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Where the rotary
engine is used
1967 NSU Ro

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Where the rotary
engine is used
Special VAZ-21059

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Where the rotary
engine is used

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Where the rotary
engine is used

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