公开(公告)号：US20150226639A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14696512

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Daniel T. Cavanaugh ,  Luis A. Vazquez ,  Adam W. Ostein

IPC: G01M13/02 ,  G01S17/08 ,  F01L1/047

CPC classification number: G01S17/08 ,  F01L1/047 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4817

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for inspecting worn surface of camshaft lobes of a camshaft. The method includes providing a laser scanning device at a predetermined distance from the worn surface of the camshaft lobes, the laser scanning device being configured to scan and gather data. The method includes moving the laser scanning device along a reference axis parallel with an axis of rotation of the camshaft and repeating the scanning for each camshaft lobe of the camshaft. The method includes generating a set of data points for each camshaft lobe. The method further includes determining a maximum depth of the worn surface based on the set of data points. The method also includes selecting the camshaft lobes for a remanufacturing process, if the maximum depth of the worn surface for each measured camshaft lobe is less than or equal to a predefined tolerance limit.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于检查凸轮轴的凸轮轴凸角的磨损表面的方法。 该方法包括提供距离凸轮轴凸角的磨损表面预定距离的激光扫描装置，激光扫描装置被配置为扫描和收集数据。 该方法包括沿着与凸轮轴的旋转轴线平行的参考轴线移动激光扫描装置并且重复对凸轮轴的每个凸轮轴凸角的扫描。 该方法包括为每个凸轮轴凸角生成一组数据点。 该方法还包括基于该组数据点确定磨损表面的最大深度。 如果每个测量的凸轮轴凸角的磨损表面的最大深度小于或等于预定义的公差极限，则该方法还包括选择用于再制造过程的凸轮轴凸角。

公开(公告)号：US08833330B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13713266

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Curtis J. Graham ,  Adam W. Ostein ,  Christian E. Sabotta ,  Robert E. Sharp ,  Trent A. Simpson

IPC: F02B75/22 ,  F02F7/00 ,  B23P6/02 ,  F02B75/02

CPC classification number: F02F7/0021 ,  B23P6/02 ,  F02B2075/025 ,  F02F7/0007 ,  F02F7/0012 ,  F02F7/0053 ,  F05C2201/021 ,  F16J10/00 ,  Y10T29/49233

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, placing a first seal within the first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area and against the first seal. The method may also include removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, placing a second seal in the second recessed area and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area and against the second seal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造发动机缸体的方法，包括从围绕第一开口的发动机缸体的顶板移除材料，以形成第一凹陷区域，将第一密封件放置在第一凹陷区域内，将第一嵌件定位在第一凹陷区域内并抵靠 第一印。 该方法还可以包括从围绕第二开口的发动机块的顶板移除材料，以产生至少部分地与第一凹陷区域重叠的第二凹陷区域，将第二密封件放置在第二凹陷区域中并将第二插入件定位在 第二凹陷区域和第二密封件。

公开(公告)号：US20150107545A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14058497

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Curtis J. Graham ,  Adam W. Ostein ,  Jonathan R. Eggemeyer ,  Donald G. Clark

IPC: F02B67/00 ,  F02F7/00 ,  B23P6/00

CPC classification number: F02F7/0021 ,  B23P6/002 ,  F02F7/0068 ,  Y10T29/49233

Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an engine is provided. The method includes drilling a cylinder block to form at least one opening. The method further includes tapping the at least one opening to form screw threads. The method further includes securing a mounting boss to the cylinder block using the screw threads.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种再制造发动机的方法。 该方法包括钻取气缸体以形成至少一个开口。 该方法还包括敲击该至少一个开口以形成螺纹。 该方法还包括使用螺纹将安装凸台固定到气缸体。

公开(公告)号：US20160047331A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14462283

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Curtis J. GRAHAM ,  Adam W. Ostein ,  Luis A. Vazquez

IPC: F02F1/18 ,  B23P19/04 ,  F02F1/00

CPC classification number: B23P19/042 ,  B23P6/02 ,  F02F1/004

Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an engine block is provided. An insert is removed from a recess in a top deck of the engine block that surrounds a cylinder bore in the engine block. A used cylinder liner is removed from the cylinder bore. The used cylinder liner has a flange on an upper edge thereof having a first thickness. The recess in the top deck of the engine block is cleaned. A replacement cylinder liner is positioned in the cylinder bore. The replacement cylinder liner has a flange on an upper edge thereof that is received in the cleaned recess. The flange of the replacement cylinder liner has a second thickness that corresponds to the sum of the first thickness and the depth of the cleaned recess.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种再制造发动机缸体的方法。 在发动机缸体的顶板中的凹部中移除一个插入件，该顶板包围发动机缸体中的气缸孔。 一个废气缸套从汽缸孔中取出。 废气缸套在其上边缘上具有第一厚度的凸缘。 发动机缸体顶部的凹槽被清洁。 更换的气缸套定位在气缸孔中。 更换的气缸套在其上边缘上具有容纳在清洁的凹部中的凸缘。 更换气缸套的凸缘具有对应于第一厚度和清洁凹部的深度之和的第二厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20140165955A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13713266

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Curtis J. Graham ,  Adam W. Ostein ,  Christian E. Sabotta ,  Robert E. Sharp ,  Trent A. Simpson

IPC: F02F7/00 ,  B23P6/02

CPC classification number: F02F7/0021 ,  B23P6/02 ,  F02B2075/025 ,  F02F7/0007 ,  F02F7/0012 ,  F02F7/0053 ,  F05C2201/021 ,  F16J10/00 ,  Y10T29/49233

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, placing a first seal within the first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area and against the first seal. The method may also include removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, placing a second seal in the second recessed area and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area and against the second seal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造发动机缸体的方法，包括从围绕第一开口的发动机缸体的顶板移除材料，以形成第一凹陷区域，将第一密封件放置在第一凹陷区域内，将第一嵌件定位在第一凹陷区域内并抵靠 第一印。 该方法还可以包括从围绕第二开口的发动机块的顶板移除材料，以产生至少部分地与第一凹陷区域重叠的第二凹陷区域，将第二密封件放置在第二凹陷区域中并将第二插入件定位在 第二凹陷区域和第二密封件。

公开(公告)号：US20140165396A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13713391

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Curtis J. Graham ,  Adam W. Ostein ,  Christian E. Sabotta ,  Trent A. Simpson

IPC: F02B77/00 ,  B21K3/00

CPC classification number: F02B77/00 ,  F02F7/0012 ,  F02F7/0082 ,  F02F11/002 ,  F02F11/005 ,  F16J15/061 ,  Y10T29/49231

Abstract: A self-centering seal for a counterbore with an inner passageway and a counterbore diameter defining a recessed area is described. The self-centering seal includes an annular shape including an aperture defined by an inner diameter matched to the diameter of the inner passageway, a circular outer edge having an outer diameter less than the counterbore diameter, a sealing surface at least partially disposed between the inner diameter and the circular outer edge, and a plurality of centering tabs projecting form the outer edge. The self-centering seal may, for example, be used in engine manufacture in conjunction with counterbores and inserts around fluid passages.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于具有限定凹陷区域的内部通道和沉孔直径的沉孔的自定心密封件。 自定心密封件包括环形形状，其包括由与内部通道的直径相匹配的内径限定的孔，具有小于沉孔直径的外径的圆形外边缘，至少部分地设置在内部孔之间的密封表面 直径和圆形外边缘，以及从外边缘突出的多个定心片。 自定心密封件可以例如用于发动机制造中，并与流体通道周围的沉孔和插入件一起使用。