Abstract:
When an acceleration flag is not set, an amount of target rotation tvttbb1 of a variable valve mechanism is set on the basis of an amount of intake air and an engine speed. On the other hand, when the acceleration flag is set, an amount of target rotation of the variable valve mechanism is set on the basis of the engine speed, a cooling water temperature, and an atmospheric pressure. As described above, when the acceleration flag is not set, i.e., when the amount of intake air does not change excessively, the amount of target rotation based on the amount of intake air is used, so that the valve timing can be controlled appropriately.
Abstract:
The system, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises a stationary coil linear motor to drive a valve with a stem comprising a ferromagnetic property. The linear motor moves the valve in response to control governed by an electronic valve control computer. The valve is movable between a closed position at a selectable rate of both acceleration and speed for a selectable distance (“lift”) to a second selectable open position, including all position variations between the fully open and fully closed states. Valve position, velocity and acceleration can be varied both during a valve stroke and from one stroke to the next, as controlled by the logic programmed on a non-transitive memory of the electronic valve control computer.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a variable valve mechanism for an internal combustion engine which includes an input arm, an output arm, a switching pin, and a displacing device. The displacing device includes a pressing device that presses the switching pin from any one of the coupling position and the non-coupling position to the other one of them, a return spring, and a stopper mechanism. The return spring is provided outside of the input arm and the output arm so as to act on one end of the switching pin, which is exposed from the input arm and the output arm. The stopper mechanism includes a displacement restricting groove that is provided on an outer periphery of the switching pin, and a lock member that is engaged with the displacement restricting groove and contacts one end of the displacement restricting groove when the switching pin is stopped at the non-coupling position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a compressed air supply system (11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 41) for operating a pneumatic system (90, 901, 902), in particular a pneumatic suspension of a vehicle, comprising: a compressed air supply (1); a first pneumatic connection between the compressed air supply (1) and the pneumatic system (90, 901, 902), comprising an air desiccator (61), throttle means (62) and at least one controllable separation valve (63, 63′, 63″, 63′″, 63IV, 163); a second pneumatic connection which is pneumatically connected to the first pneumatic connection and to a ventilation connection (3) for connecting to the surroundings and which has at least one controllable ventilation valve (73, 73′, 73″, 73′″, 73IV, 173). According to the invention, said at least one controllable separation valve (63, 63′, 63″, 63′″, 63IV, 163) and the throttle means (62) are aligned in the first pneumatic connection in such a manner that the at least one controllable separation valve (63, 63′, 63″, 63′″, 63IV, 163) can be switched in an open state, into the flow through mode, and in the closed state, into a separation mode. In the closed state, the first pneumatic connection is completely closed in both directions and said at least one controllable separation valve (63, 63′, 63″, 63′″, 63IV, 163) can be switched, in the flow through mode, between a first control state, associated with a closed state, and a second control state which is associated with an open state.
Abstract:
A valve timing control device that enables simplification of the manufacturing process and reduction of the number of parts while suppressing deformation of a driven rotary element. The valve timing control device includes a driving rotary element, a driven rotary element, a plurality of partitions each for dividing a fluid pressure chamber into a regarded angle chamber and an advanced angle chamber, and a connecting element for connecting the driven rotary element to a camshaft. The connecting element includes a press fitting portion having a plurality of fitting segments configured to fit to an inner circumference of a recess of the driven rotary element. At least one of centerlines of the fitting segments extending in a radial direction does not overlap any of the partitions.
Abstract:
A control unit for a variable valve timing mechanism for changing a cam phase by an electric actuator determines an influence on the operation of the variable valve timing mechanism based on the engine operating conditions. Then, based on the determination result, the control unit reduces the operation amount of the electric actuator in a predetermined range of the rotation angle of a camshaft.
Abstract:
A mechanically controllable valve drive includes a cylinder head, a valve lift adjustment device comprising a rocker arm, a pivoted lever assembly comprising an end surface, an engagement element, and a bearing means. The pivoted lever assembly is mounted in the cylinder head via the bearing means so as to be movable. A gas exchange valve is configured to have the pivoted lever assembly act thereon via the end surface. A positioning device is configured to engage on the rocker arm. A valve clearance is arranged between the rocker arm and the engagement element. At least one adjustment device is configured to provide a valve clearance adjustment. The engagement element of the pivoted lever assembly is operatively connected to the rocker arm of the valve lift adjustment device via a work curve.
Abstract:
A hybrid internal combustion engine and air motor system is provided and includes at least one chamber having a drivable member and at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve, and a reservoir connected to the chamber through at least one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve. The system further comprises a computer configured to calculate air compressor efficiency during an air compressor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air compressor efficiency and/or a computer configured to calculate air motor efficiency during an air motor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air motor efficiency.
Abstract:
A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.
Abstract:
In a hydraulic variable valve timing mechanism including a lock pin that locks a vane rotor and a housing against relative rotation in the most retarding phase, a specified angle α is set so that release of the lock pin is started at a time when positive cam torque acts on the vane rotor. When the crank angle reaches the specified angle α, supply of hydraulic pressure to the advancing oil chamber is started to release the lock pin from the engagement with the lock hole, thereby enabling a reliable release of the lock pin prior to start of change of valve timing.