公开(公告)号：US07114473B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10897835

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: Isato Taki

Inventor： Isato Taki

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L13/0042 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2820/032

Abstract: A three-dimensional cam of a three-dimensional map state, having uncountable cam profiles continuously ranged along a rotation axis direction, and a valve lifter following a cam surface of the three-dimensional cam are included, and a lift characteristic of a valve is continuously controlled by relative motions of the three-dimensional cam and the valve lifter. The three-dimensional cam has cam top portions formed to have a smoothly ranged edge line substantially along the rotation axis direction thereof, and a part of the edge line includes at least one valley portion to take on a row of peaks. The cam peak portion of the cam top portion which forms the valley portion of the edge line is moderately set to be deviated toward a delayed side with reference to the rotation direction of the cam from the other cam peak portions.

Abstract translation: 具有三维地图状态的三维立体凸轮，其具有沿着旋转轴线方向连续变化的不可数凸轮轮廓，并且包括跟随三维凸轮的凸轮表面的气门挺杆，并且阀的升程特性 通过三维凸轮和气门挺杆的相对运动连续控制。 三维凸轮具有形成为具有基本上沿其旋转轴线方向的平滑的边缘线的凸轮顶部，并且边缘线的一部分包括至少一个凹部以承受一排峰。 形成边缘线的谷部的凸轮顶部的凸轮峰部相对于凸轮的其他凸轮峰部的旋转方向适度地偏向延迟侧。

公开(公告)号：US07077082B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10309317

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Jason Kenneth Bloms ,  Steven J. Funke ,  Robert A. Kagy ,  Evan E. Jacobson

Inventor： Jason Kenneth Bloms ,  Steven J. Funke ,  Robert A. Kagy ,  Evan E. Jacobson

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L13/06 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L9/021 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  F02B2275/32 ,  Y02T10/142

Abstract: An engine valve actuation system is provided. An intake valve is moveable between a first position where the intake valve prevents a flow of fluid relative to the intake valve and a second position where the intake valve allows a flow of fluid relative to the intake valve. A cam assembly is configured to move the intake valve between the first position and the second position. A fluid actuator having a chamber is adapted to selectively prevent the intake valve from moving to the first position. A fluid supply system is adapted to deliver fluid to the chamber of the fluid actuator. A pressure sensor is operatively engaged with the fluid supply system and is adapted to sense the pressure of the fluid within the fluid supply system. A controller is adapted to receive the sensed pressure of the fluid within the fluid supply system, to determine an expected pressure of the fluid within the fluid supply system, to identify when the sensed pressure deviates from the expected pressure, and to generate a responsive fault signal.

公开(公告)号：US07069890B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10990619

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: Hideo Fujita ,  Koichi Hatamura

Inventor： Hideo Fujita ,  Koichi Hatamura

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0021 ,  F01L13/0026 ,  F01L13/0063 ,  F01L2013/0068 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A valve train device for an engine is adapted to pivot a rocker arm supported on a rocker arm support shaft to drive a valve which opens and closes a valve opening formed in a combustion chamber. The device comprises a valve drive device and a swing member pivotally supported on a swing member support shaft and driven to pivot about the swing member support shaft by the valve drive device. An intermediate rocker member is pivotally supported on the rocker arm support shaft. The intermediate rocker member is provided between a swing cam surface formed on the swing member and a rocker face formed on the rocker arm, for transmitting the movement of the swing cam surface generated by the valve drive device to the rocker face. An intermediate rocker moving mechanism is configured to rotate the rocker arm support shaft and thereby move a first contact point between the intermediate rocker member and the swing cam surface and a second contact point between the intermediate rocker member and the rocker face to continuously vary at least one of the valve opening duration and the amount of valve lift.

Abstract translation: 用于发动机的气门机构适于枢转支撑在摇臂支撑轴上的摇臂，以驱动打开和关闭形成在燃烧室中的阀开口的阀。 该装置包括阀驱动装置和摆动构件，摆动构件枢转地支撑在摆动构件支撑轴上并被驱动以通过阀驱动装置围绕摆动构件支撑轴枢转。 中间摇摆构件枢转地支撑在摇臂支撑轴上。 中间摇摆构件设置在形成在摆动构件上的摆动凸轮表面和形成在摇臂上的摇杆面之间，用于将由阀驱动装置产生的摆动凸轮表面的运动传递到摇杆面。 中间摇杆移动机构构造成使摇臂支撑轴旋转，从而移动中间摇摆构件和摆动凸轮表面之间的第一接触点，并且中间摇杆构件和摇杆面之间的第二接触点至少连续变化 阀门打开持续时间和阀门升程量之一。

公开(公告)号：US07021258B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US11055092

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: Tsuneyasu Nohara ,  Yuuzou Akasaka ,  Katsuhiko Kawamura ,  Hajime Miura ,  Satoshi Nishii

Inventor： Tsuneyasu Nohara ,  Yuuzou Akasaka ,  Katsuhiko Kawamura ,  Hajime Miura ,  Satoshi Nishii

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L13/0026 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0021 ,  F01L2013/0073 ,  F01L2800/09 ,  F01L2800/14 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  F02D13/0226 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A learning apparatus for a variable valve control of an internal combustion engine includes a variable valve operating mechanism, an actuator that rotationally drives the control shaft, a control shaft sensor that detects an angular position of the control shaft, a reference position determining section that determines whether or not the control shaft has reached a predetermined reference position under the drive from the actuator, a learning section that learns an output value of the control shaft sensor when it is determined that the control shaft has reached the reference position and stores the learned output value as a sensor output reference value, and a learning preparing section that causes the control shaft to be driven by the actuator toward the reference position when a crankshaft of the engine is rotating and supply of fuel to the engine is stopped. A learning method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于内燃机的可变气门控制的学习装置包括可变气门操作机构，旋转地驱动控制轴的致动器，检测控制轴的角位置的控制轴传感器，基准位置确定部，其确定 控制轴是否已经到达来自致动器的驱动下的预定基准位置;学习部，其在判断为控制轴已经到达基准位置时学习控制轴传感器的输出值，并存储学习输出 作为传感器输出基准值的值，以及当发动机的曲轴旋转并且停止向发动机供给燃料时使致动器驱动控制轴朝向基准位置的学习准备部。 还提供了一种学习方法。

公开(公告)号：US06976459B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10618737

申请日：2003-07-15

Applicant: Robert A. Kagy ,  Jason K. Bloms ,  Steven J. Funke

Inventor： Robert A. Kagy ,  Jason K. Bloms ,  Steven J. Funke

IPC: F01L1/26 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F02D13/0223 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2013/0089 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F02D13/0203 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A method of controlling an engine having a valve actuation system is provided. The engine is started. A first parameter indicative of a first temperature of the engine is sensed. A second parameter indicative of a second temperature of the engine is sensed. The valve actuation system is disabled to prevent the implementation of a variation on conventional engine valve actuation timing in response to each of the first and second temperatures being below a predetermined value.

Abstract translation: 提供一种控制具有阀致动系统的发动机的方法。 引擎启动。 感测到指示发动机的第一温度的第一参数。 感测到指示发动机的第二温度的第二参数。 响应于第一和第二温度中的每一个都低于预定值，禁用阀致动系统以防止实现常规发动机气门致动定时的变化。

公开(公告)号：US06953012B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US10967182

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Makoto Hirano

Inventor： Makoto Hirano

IPC: F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A forced opening and closing valve operating system for changing the operating characteristics of an engine valve according to low speed running conditions and high speed running conditions of the engine, includes a low-speed free rocker arm that swings by following a low speed valve-opening cam and a low speed valve-closing cam, a high-speed free rocker arm that swings by following a high speed valve-opening cam and a high speed valve-closing cam, and a valve operating rocker arm that is sandwiched between the low-speed and high-speed free rocker arms and is connected to an engine valve for driving the engine valve in both valve-opening and valve-closing directions. The rocker arms are swingably supported on a rocker shaft. Connection switching means switches alternatively connecting the valve operating rocker arm to the low-speed and high-speed free rocker arms. Thus, the valve operating system is compact, and noise generation is prevented.

公开(公告)号：US20050211206A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11079249

申请日：2005-03-15

Applicant: Brian Ruggiero ,  Neil Fuchs ,  Zhou Yang ,  Robb Janak

Inventor： Brian Ruggiero ,  Neil Fuchs ,  Zhou Yang ,  Robb Janak

IPC: F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L13/06 ,  F02D9/06 ,  F02D13/04 ,  F02M25/07

CPC classification number: F01L13/065 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/2416 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/06 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2760/004 ,  F01L2800/10 ,  F02B2275/32 ,  F02D9/06 ,  F02D13/04 ,  F02M26/01 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A system and method of actuating one or more engine valves is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises: a valve train element; a rocker arm pivotally mounted on a shaft and adapted to rotate between a first position and a second position, the rocker arm selectively receiving motion from the valve train element; a valve bridge disposed above the one or more engine valves; and a lost motion system disposed in the valve bridge.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种致动一个或多个发动机气门的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，该系统包括：气门机构元件; 摇臂枢转地安装在轴上并且适于在第一位置和第二位置之间旋转，所述摇臂选择性地接收来自所述气门机构元件的运动; 设置在一个或多个发动机气门上方的阀桥; 以及设置在阀桥中的空转系统。

公开(公告)号：US06938873B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10724664

申请日：2003-12-01

Applicant: Thomas H. Fischer

Inventor： Thomas H. Fischer

IPC: F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F02M39/00

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443

Abstract: A compound valve assembly for controlling oil flow includes a first and a second valve. The first valve is a pressure relief valve including a spring-biased plunger in a side gallery opening off a primary oil supply gallery leading to a pressure-actuated device. The relief spring allows oil above a predetermined pressure to displace the plunger and to be returned to an oil sump. The side gallery is closable by a secondary valve seat and a solenoid-actuated valve head. A passage through the plunger leads to the second valve seat. When the solenoid is deactivated, oil flows through the passage, through the second valve, and is returned to the sump. When high pressure is desired at the device, the solenoid closes the second valve. Captive oil assumes the same pressure as the supply pressure, and the relief valve function is disabled, causing high pressure oil to flow to the device.

Abstract translation: 用于控制油流的复合阀组件包括第一阀和第二阀。 第一阀是一个压力释放阀，其包括在通过压力致动装置的主要油供给通道开口的侧面库中的弹簧偏置柱塞。 释放弹簧允许高于预定压力的油移动柱塞并返回到油底壳。 侧廊可由次阀座和电磁阀驱动的阀头关闭。 通过柱塞的通道通向第二阀座。 当螺线管停用时，油流过通道，通过第二阀，并返回到贮槽。 当设备需要高压时，电磁阀关闭第二个阀门。 吸油量与供气压力相同，安全阀功能不起作用，导致高压油流入设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050051119A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10969957

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: Jason Bloms ,  James Faletti ,  Richard Holtman ,  Scott Leman ,  David Pierpont

Inventor： Jason Bloms ,  James Faletti ,  Richard Holtman ,  Scott Leman ,  David Pierpont

IPC: F01L9/02 ,  F01L13/06

CPC classification number: F01L13/06 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L9/021 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  F02B2275/32 ,  Y02T10/142

Abstract: An engine valve actuation system is provided. The system includes an engine valve moveable between a closed position and an open position. A spring is operatively connected to the engine valve to bias the engine valve towards the closed position. An actuator is operatively connected to the engine valve and is operable to selectively engage the engine valve to prevent the engine valve from returning to the closed position and to release the engine valve to allow the engine valve to return to the closed position. A sensor is configured to provide information related to the operation of the actuator. A controller is configured to transmit a signal to the actuator to engage the engine valve to prevent the engine valve from returning to the closed position and to release the engine valve to the allow the engine valve to return to the closed position. The controller is further configured to receive a signal from said sensor and to identify when the actuator fails to engage the engine valve in response to the transmitted signal or when the actuator fails to release the engine valve.

Abstract translation: 提供发动机气门驱动系统。 该系统包括可在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动的发动机气门。 弹簧可操作地连接到发动机气门以将发动机气门偏压到关闭位置。 致动器可操作地连接到发动机气门并且可操作以选择性地接合发动机气门，以防止发动机气门返回到关闭位置并释放发动机气门以允许发动机气门返回至关闭位置。 传感器被配置为提供与致动器的操作有关的信息。 控制器被配置为将信号传送到致动器以接合发动机气门，以防止发动机气门返回到关闭位置，并释放发动机气门以允许发动机气门返回到关闭位置。 所述控制器还被配置为从所述传感器接收信号并且识别执行器何时响应于所传输的信号而不能接合发动机气门，或者当致动器不能释放发动机气门时。

公开(公告)号：US20050028768A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10896949

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: Shuichi Ezaki ,  Toshiaki Asada ,  Kimitoshi Tsuji ,  Yasushi Kusaka

Inventor： Shuichi Ezaki ,  Toshiaki Asada ,  Kimitoshi Tsuji ,  Yasushi Kusaka

IPC: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/04 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F01L31/22 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/30 ,  F01L1/042 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2009/0411 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2800/12

Abstract: A valve-driving system for an internal combustion engine is provided with: an electric motor for generating a rotational driving force to drive a valve for intake or exhaust mounted on a cylinder in the internal combustion engine so as to open and close the valve in synchronization with a piston motion in the internal combustion engine; a transmitting device capable of changing between (i) a first condition to transmit therethrough the rotational driving force to the valve from said electric motor and (ii) a second condition to stop an opening or closing operation of the valve or to make the valve driven by a low lift amount; a judging device for judging whether or not synchronization between the opening or closing operation of the valve and the piston motion is abnormal; and a fail-safe device for changing said transmitting device to the second condition if it is judged by the judging device that the synchronization is abnormal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的阀驱动系统设置有：电动机，用于产生旋转驱动力，以驱动安装在内燃机中的气缸上的进气或排气阀，以同步地打开和关闭阀 在内燃机中具有活塞运动; 能够在（i）从所述电动马达向其传递旋转驱动力的第一状态和（ii）停止所述阀的打开或关闭操作或使所述阀驱动的第二状态的发送装置 通过低提升量; 用于判断阀的打开或关闭操作与活塞运动之间的同步是否异常的判断装置; 以及如果判断装置判断出同步异常，则用于将所述发送装置改变为第二状态的故障保护装置。