Abstract:
A three-dimensional piston molding is fabricated from a mixture of chopped, carbon tow filaments of variable length, which are prepregged with carbonaceous organic resins and/or pitches and molded by conventional molding processes into near net shape, to form a carbon-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite part. Continuous reinforcement in the form of carbon-carbon composite tapes or pieces of fabric can be also laid in the mold before or during the charging of the mold with the chopped-fiber mixture, to enhance the strength in the crown (21) and wrist-pin areas (23). The modled chopped-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite parts are then pyrolyzed in an inert atmosphere, to convert the organic matrix materials to carbon. These pyrolyzed parts are then densified by reimpregnation with resins or pitches, which are subsequently carbonized. Densification is also accomplished by direct infiltration with carbon by vapor deposition processes. Once the desired density has been achieved, the piston molds are machined to final piston dimensions, and piston ring grooves are added. To prevent oxidation and/or to seal the piston surface or near surface, the chopped-fiber piston (20) is coated with ceramic and/or metallic sealants; and/or coated with a catalyst.
Abstract:
An improved structure for carbon-carbon composite piston architectures is disclosed. Initially, the carbon fabric or tape layers are prepregged with carbonaceous organic resins and/or pitches and these plies (21) laid up or molded about a mandrel, to form a carbon-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite billets (20) shaped like a 'U' channel having legs (26, 27), a 'T'-bar, or a combination of the two. The molded carbon-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite part is then pyrolized in an inert atmosphere, to convert the organic matrix materials to carbon. At this point, cylindrical piston blanks (22) are cored from the 'U'-channel, 'T'-bar, or combination part. These blanks are then densified by reimpregnation with resins or pitches which are subsequently carbonized. Densification is also accomplished by direct infiltration with carbon by vapor deposition processes. Once the desired density has been achieved, the piston billets are machined to final piston dimensions; coated with oxidation sealants; and/or coated with a catalyst.
Abstract:
A swash plate compressor comprising a plurality of shoes (50) each arranged on a sliding surface (10 a ) of a swash plate (10), for relative rotation with respect to a circumference of the swash plate (10) as a drive shaft (5) rotates, a retainer (53) mounted on the swash plate (10) in a relatively rotatable manner with respect thereto, for retaining the shoes (50), and a retainer support member (55) rigidly fitted on the swash plate (10), for slidably supporting the retainer (53). The swash plate compressor also includes a sliding plate (70) interposed between the retainer (53) and the retainer support member (55) in a slidable manner with respect to both the retainer (53) and the retainer support member (55).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Pendelschaftkolben, insbesondere für Dieselmotoren mit hoher Aufladung, mit einem den Kolbenboden (4), die Ringpartie (36) und den Feuersteg (34) bildenden Oberteil (6) und einem den Kolbenschaft (12) bildenden Unterteil (14), die über einen Kolbenbolzen gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind, der in Bolzenaugen (18) eines zum Oberteil (6) gehörigen Bolzenstuhls (8) und in der Bolzennabe des Unterteils (14) gelagert ist; der Pendelschaftkolben wird im Hinblick auf eine wirtschaftliche Herstellbarkeit erfindungsgemäß so ausgebildet, daß der Bolzenstuhl (8) als separat hergestelltes Zwischenbauteil (10) lösbar am Oberteil (6) montiert ist.
Abstract:
Bei einem Hubkolben eines Verbrennungsmotors, insbesondere einem Hubkolben aus einer Aluminiumlegierung als Grundmaterial, der insbesondere für einen Motor mit einer aus einer Aluminiumlegierung gebildeten Zylinderlauffläche bestimmt ist, soll eine preisgünstige gut haltbare Laufflächenbewehrung geschaffen werden. Zu diesem Zweck besteht die Laufschicht aus einer dünnen aufgeklebten Metallfolie.
Abstract:
In a piston-cylinder assembly of an internal combustion engine, especially a two-stroke engine, at least the piston-sliding surface of the cylinder is made of an aluminium alloy. Moreover, the basic material of the piston (1) is an alluminium alloy and at least 80 % of its sliding surface is given a sliding coating (3, 4). The sliding coating (3, 4) on the piston (1) is usually metallic and galvanically applied. The aim is to provide an economically producible piston coating with properties at least as good as those of the former galvanically applied coatings. To this end the cylinder sliding surface has a roughness Ra of less than 1 νm, while the piston sliding surface consist of resin-bound graphite. The piston rings (6) are made of cast iron or steel and have a convex sliding surface.
Abstract:
In a piston-cylinder assembly of an internal combustion engine, especially a two-stroke engine, at least the piston-sliding surface of the cylinder is made of an aluminium alloy. Moreover, the basic material of the piston (1) is an alluminium alloy and at least 80 % of its sliding surface is given a sliding coating (3, 4). The sliding coating (3, 4) on the piston (1) is usually metallic and galvanically applied. The aim is to provide an economically producible piston coating with properties at least as good as those of the former galvanically applied coatings. To this end the cylinder sliding surface has a roughness Ra of less than 1 mu m, while the piston sliding surface consist of resin-bound graphite. The piston rings (6) are made of cast iron or steel and have a convex sliding surface.
Abstract:
Present day diesel engines having aluminum piston assemblies are limited to combustion chamber pressures of approximately 12,410 kPa (1,800 psi) whereas the desire is to increase such pressures up to the 15,170 kPa (2,200 psi) range. To reach such levels the instant piston assembly (76) includes a steel piston member (78) having an upper cylindrical portion (96) of a diameter ''D'' and a compression height ''CH''. The ratio of the compression height ''CH'' to the diameter ''D'' being within the range of from 60 % to 45 %. The piston member (78) is preferably forged and subsequently machined to precisely controllable dimensions. Moreover, the piston assembly (78) is preferably of the articulated type and includes a forged aluminum piston skirt (80) connected to the piston member (78) through a common wrist pin (82). Engine manufacturers are also demanding a smaller engine package size while retaining power output, improve fuel consumption and decreased emissions. The subject piston member (76) provides a simple and inexpensive solution to the increased power output package size relationship. To insure a small engine package, the piston member (78) has a compression height to maximum diameter ratio within the range of from 60 % to 45 %. The piston member (78) is preferably made from a steel forging to insure a reduced porosity over that of existing standard castings.