公开(公告)号：US6029617A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US236774

申请日：1999-01-26

Applicant: Steven Lambert ,  Michael Lambert

Inventor： Steven Lambert ,  Michael Lambert

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L7/02 ,  F01L7/06 ,  F01L7/16

CPC classification number: F01L1/348 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L7/02 ,  F01L7/023 ,  F01L7/06 ,  F01L7/16

Abstract: A modular rotary discoid valve assembly includes a housing for positioning on an engine of the piston and cylinder type. The housing includes an intake passage for conducting a working fluid to the cylinder and an exhaust passage for conducting the working fluid from the cylinder. The housing has an internal cavity which intercepts the intake and exhaust passages, which cavity contains a rotary valve member having a window whose size may vary with increasing distance from the disc axis and/or angular position on the member. The window is so positioned that when the member is rotated, it opens and closes the intake and exhaust passages in a periodic manner. The valve assembly also includes a throttle member mounted in the housing parallel to the rotary valve member. The throttle member has a hole which may be positioned opposite the intake passage. The throttle member is movable relative to the axis of the rotary valve member between a first position which places the hole in the shutter means opposite a first portion of the valve member and a second position which places that hole opposite a second portion of the valve member so that when the valve member is rotated, the open time of the intake passage can be controlled by the position of the throttle member. A plurality of similar valve assemblies can be positioned adjacent to one another and concatenated so that they all operate in unison to control the working fluid flow to and from all the cylinders of a multi-cylinder engine. The assembly is particularly suitable for converting an internal combustion engine so that it operates under steam power. Other applications for the assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 模块化旋转圆盘阀组件包括用于定位在活塞和气缸类型的发动机上的壳体。 壳体包括用于将工作流体引导到气缸的进气通道和用于从气缸传导工作流体的排气通道。 壳体具有拦截进入和排出通道的内腔，该空腔包含具有窗口的旋转阀构件，其尺寸可以随着与盘轴的距离和/或构件上的角位置的增加而变化。 窗口是如此定位，使得当构件旋转时，它以周期性的方式打开和关闭进气和排气通道。 阀组件还包括平行于旋转阀构件安装在壳体中的节流构件。 节流构件具有可以与进气通道相对定位的孔。 节流构件可相对于旋转阀构件的轴线在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，所述第一位置将闸门装置中的孔与阀构件的第一部分相对，而第二位置将该孔与阀构件的第二部分相对 使得当阀构件旋转时，可以通过节流构件的位置来控制进气通道的打开时间。 多个类似的阀组件可以彼此相邻地定位并连接，使得它们都一致地操作以控制流入和流出多缸发动机的所有气缸的工作流体流。 该组件特别适用于转换内燃机以使其在蒸汽动力下运行。 还公开了组装的其它应用。

公开(公告)号：US5323739A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US47417

申请日：1993-04-19

Applicant: Werner Mollers

Inventor： Werner Mollers

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B67/06 ,  F16H7/08 ,  F01L1/04

CPC classification number: F01L1/348 ,  F16H2007/0806 ,  F16H2007/0859 ,  F16H2007/0891

Abstract: For adjusting the relative rotating position of a camshaft of a reciprocating engine with respect to a second camshaft, a tensioning arrangement of the chain which winds around both camshafts is displaced transversely to the chain. The tensioning arrangement includes two hydraulic pistons which can be moved in mutually opposite directions, are braced with respect to one another by a helical spring and, for the adjusting, can be alternately acted upon by hydraulic pressure. The adjusting force acting upon the hydraulic pistons counteracts the spring force applied to the hydraulic pistons.

Abstract translation: 为了调节往复式发动机的凸轮轴相对于第二凸轮轴的相对旋转位置，绕两个凸轮轴缠绕的链条的张紧装置横向于链条移动。 张紧装置包括两个液压活塞，这两个液压活塞可以相互相反的方向移动，通过螺旋弹簧相对于彼此支撑，并且为了调整，可以通过液压来交替地起作用。 作用在液压活塞上的调节力抵消施加到液压活塞的弹簧力。

公开(公告)号：US5205251A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-27

申请号：US926122

申请日：1992-08-05

Applicant: Ronald J. Conklin

Inventor： Ronald J. Conklin

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L7/02 ,  F02B75/02

CPC classification number: F01L7/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L7/027 ,  F02B2075/027

Abstract: There is provided a rotary valve system for an internal combustion engine which has the capabilities of advancing of retarding the openings of the valves. The rotary valves comprise a cylindrical valve body rotatably disposed within a valve sleeve. The valve sleeve is rotatably disposed within the head of the internal combustion engine. Both intake and exhaust functions have a rotary valve. Under normal operation, the valve sleeve and body rotate at the same speed opening intake or exhaust ports at the appropriate times. Advancing or retarding of the valve timing is accomplished by varying the rotational velocity of either the valve body or the valve sleeve which in turn rotates the valve sleeve relative to the valve body to either advance or retard the opening of the appropriate port. A second embodiment has a valve sleeve which is normally stationary but is also selectively rotatable to effect the valve timing. Another embodiment of the invention rotates the valve body and/or sleeve at a nonuniform rate to increase the duration which the valve is in an open condition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于内燃机的旋转阀系统，其具有推进延迟阀的开口的能力。 旋转阀包括可旋转地设置在阀套内的圆柱形阀体。 阀套可旋转地设置在内燃机的头部内。 进气和排气功能都有一个旋转阀。 在正常操作下，阀套和主体在适当的时间以相同的速度打开进气口或排气口。 通过改变阀体或阀套的旋转速度来实现气门正时的推进或延迟，阀体或阀套依次使阀套相对于阀体旋转以提前或延迟适当端口的开口。 第二实施例具有通常静止的阀套，也可以选择性地旋转以实现气门正时。 本发明的另一个实施例以不均匀的速率旋转阀体和/或套筒以增加阀处于打开状态的持续时间。

公开(公告)号：US5159904A

公开(公告)日：1992-11-03

申请号：US458742

申请日：1989-12-11

Applicant: Alain F. C. Ingold

Inventor： Alain F. C. Ingold

IPC: F01L1/348 ,  F16H7/08

CPC classification number: F16H7/08 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F16H2007/0812 ,  F16H2007/0874 ,  F16H2007/0891

Abstract: Device for driving at least one driven shaft A1, by means of a driving shaft V, comprising a closed-loop transmission connection for constant length defining a tight side BT and a slack side BM on which a first tightener T1 acts, characterized in that there is provided at least a second tightener T2 acting on the tight side and means for actuating said tighteners in synchronism. These tighteners are of the hydraulic type and the device has a particular application in the adjustment of the setting of camshafts or shafts for rotation of injection pumps in internal combustion or explosion engines.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / FR89 / 00170 Sec。 371日期1989年12月11日第 （e）日期1989年12月11日PCT 1989年4月14日提交PCT。用于通过驱动轴V驱动至少一个从动轴A1的装置，包括用于恒定长度的闭环传动连接，限定紧密侧 BT和松弛侧BM，第一紧固器T1在其上作用，其特征在于，提供至少作用在紧密侧的第二紧固器T2和用于同步地致动所述紧固器的装置。 这些紧固件是液压型的，并且该装置在调节用于内燃或爆炸发动机中的喷射泵的旋转的凸轮轴或轴的设置方面具有特别的应用。

公开(公告)号：US5144920A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-08

申请号：US720813

申请日：1991-07-11

Applicant: Renzo Imperial

Inventor： Renzo Imperial

IPC: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B67/06 ,  F16H7/12

CPC classification number: F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B2275/18

Abstract: Governor of the stroke, in internal combustion engines (10) of the stroke between camshafts (13), (14) and crankshaft (12) connected by a continuous belt (20) or chain, to compensate for any effects of wear, assembly errors, stresses due to movement and other factors and, when running speed changes, to set optimum timing values for each speed, comprising actuators (43), (44), operated by an electronic drive unit (50), that determines the variation in length of sections (30), (31) of the belt (20) between the crankshaft (12) and the camshafts (13), (14) and between the latter two, while an automatic belt tightener (21) maintains the tension of the belt (20) constant from one moment to the next.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / IT89 / 00026 Sec。 371日期1991年7月11日 102（e）日期1991年7月11日PCT提交1989年4月14日PCT公布。 第WO90 / 09513号公报 1990年8月23日。在连续带（20）或链条连接的凸轮轴（13），（14）和曲轴（12）之间的行程内燃机（10）中， 磨损，组装误差，由于运动引起的应力和其他因素的任何影响，以及当运行速度变化时，为每个速度设定最佳定时值，包括由电子驱动单元（50）操作的致动器（43），（44） 确定曲轴（12）和凸轮轴（13），（14）之间和后两者之间的带（20）的部分（30），（31）的长度的变化，而自动带式收紧器 21）保持带（20）的张力从一个时刻到下一个恒定。

公开(公告)号：US5109813A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-05

申请号：US663603

申请日：1991-03-04

Applicant: Alfred Trzmiel ,  Olaf Fiedler ,  Johannes Weyandt

Inventor： Alfred Trzmiel ,  Olaf Fiedler ,  Johannes Weyandt

IPC: F02B67/06 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F16H7/08

CPC classification number: F01L1/348 ,  F16H2007/0874

Abstract: An arrangement and method for the hydraulic tensioning and adjusting of a camshaft chain drive has a chain which winds around both camshafts. Together with its tensioning arrangement, the chain is shifted into its transverse direction. The load end of the chain is thus lengthened, and the loose end of the chain is shortened, or vice versa. Engine oil can be used as the hydraulic fluid. The fluid pressure rises with the rotational engine speed and is used either directly or by way of a control slide valve for adjustment of the tensioning arrangement.

Abstract translation: 用于液压张紧和调节凸轮轴链传动装置的装置和方法具有缠绕在两个凸轮轴上的链条。 连同其张紧布置，链条向其横向移动。 链的负载端因此被延长，并且链的松散端缩短，反之亦然。 发动机油可用作液压油。 流体压力随着转动发动机转速而升高，并且可以直接使用或通过控制滑阀来使用，以调节张紧装置。

公开(公告)号：US4878461A

公开(公告)日：1989-11-07

申请号：US213651

申请日：1988-06-30

Applicant: Samuel J. Sapienza, IV ,  Willem N. J. van Vuuren ,  Benjamin G. Shirey ,  Russell J. Wakeman

Inventor： Samuel J. Sapienza, IV ,  Willem N. J. van Vuuren ,  Benjamin G. Shirey ,  Russell J. Wakeman

IPC: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B75/22

CPC classification number: F02B75/22 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B2275/08 ,  Y10S474/90

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing system for an internal combustion engine varies the relative angular position between the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft by controlling the path of the timing belt means. A first belt means is interconnected at one end of the engine between the crankshaft and the exhaust camshaft. At the other end of the engine the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft are connected by a second belt means for rotating the intake camshaft from the rotational drive supplied via exhaust camshaft. Idler arms are positioned for controlling the path and tension in the second belt means for varying the timing of the intake camshaft relative to the exhaust camshaft. A motor means operates to position the idler arms through a positioning cam means. The motor is controlled from an electronic control unit which receives signals indicating the engine operating characteristics and through a look-up table steps the positioning cam means to pivot the idler arms to rotate the intake camshaft relative to the exhaust camshaft thereby changing the intake valve timing.

Abstract translation: 用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴定时系统通过控制同步带装置的路径来改变进气凸轮轴和排气凸轮轴之间的相对角位置。 第一皮带装置在发动机的一端在曲轴和排气凸轮轴之间互连。 在发动机的另一端，进气凸轮轴和排气凸轮轴通过用于使进气凸轮轴从经由排气凸轮轴供给的旋转驱动旋转的第二带装置连接。 惰轮臂定位成用于控制第二带装置中的路径和张力，用于改变进气凸轮轴相对于排气凸轮轴的正时。 马达装置用于将惰轮定位在定位凸轮装置上。 电动机由电子控制单元控制，该电子控制单元接收指示发动机工作特性的信号，并且通过查找表将定位凸轮装置逐步转动以使转动臂枢转以使进气凸轮轴相对于排气凸轮轴旋转，由此改变进气门正时 。

公开(公告)号：US4862845A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-05

申请号：US192079

申请日：1988-05-10

Applicant: Roger P. Butterfield ,  Franklin R. Smith

Inventor： Roger P. Butterfield ,  Franklin R. Smith

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348

CPC classification number: F01L1/348

Abstract: A phase shift device utilized for the camshaft sprockets in a chain control device for an engine having separate camshafts for intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine. A device supporting one or a pair of idler sprockets is shiftable, either pivotally or longitudinally to vary the chain path between a driving and a driven camshaft sprocket in such a way as to vary the phase of the driven sprocket relative to the driving sprocket. This device comprises a bracket which carries at least one idler sprocket and is either pivotally or longitudinally shiftable to vary the phase thus facilitating proper chain control.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发动机的链条控制装置中的凸轮轴链轮的相移装置，其具有用于内燃机中的进气和排气阀的分离的凸轮轴。 支撑一个或一对惰轮的装置可以枢转地或纵向地移动，以改变驱动和从动凸轮轴链轮之间的链路路径，以便改变从动链轮相对于驱动链轮的相位。 该装置包括托架，该支架承载至少一个惰轮链轮，并且可枢转地或纵向地移动以改变相位，从而便于适当的链条控制。

公开(公告)号：US4726331A

公开(公告)日：1988-02-23

申请号：US47053

申请日：1987-05-06

Applicant: Takeshi Oyaizu

Inventor： Takeshi Oyaizu

IPC: F01L1/348 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/348 ,  F02B75/22

Abstract: Several embodiments of variable valve timing arrangements for double overhead camshaft engines having cylinder banks disposed at an angle to each other. In each embodiment, the variable timing is achieved by means of a pair of idler sprockets that are disposed between the camshafts of the respective cylinder banks and which are operated in unison so as to rotate the camshafts in an appropriate direction to achieve simultaneous valve timing adjustment of all camshafts in the desired relationship. In addition, an improved arrangement is disclosed for driving the camshafts of one cylinder bank from those of another cylinder bank.

Abstract translation: 具有彼此成角度设置的气缸组的双顶置凸轮轴发动机的可变气门正时装置的几个实施例。 在每个实施例中，可变定时通过一对惰轮来实现，所述惰轮链轮设置在相应气缸组的凸轮轴之间并且被一致地操作，以使凸轮轴沿适当的方向旋转以实现同时的气门正时调节 所有凸轮轴处于所需的关系。 此外，公开了一种改进的布置，用于驱动一个气缸组的凸轮轴与另一气缸组的凸轮轴。

公开(公告)号：US4685429A

公开(公告)日：1987-08-11

申请号：US783005

申请日：1985-10-02

Applicant: Takeshi Oyaizu

Inventor： Takeshi Oyaizu

IPC: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F16H7/08

CPC classification number: F02B75/22 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F02B2275/18 ,  F16H2007/0874

Abstract: A camshaft drive arrangement for an internal combustion engine including an improved arrangement for adjusting the valve timing during running of the engine. The timing is adjusted by means of a pair of pulleys that are engaged with opposite flights of a timing belt or chain and which are carried by a pivotally supported adjusting lever. The pivotal position of the lever and, according, the valve timing is altered in response to sensed engine conditions.