公开(公告)号：US06766777B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10440732

申请日：2003-05-19

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Marty Gardner

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Marty Gardner

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34453

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing phaser having a locking pin directly influenced by engine oil, which is not impacted by any intervening valves. The locking pin is comprised of a tapered pin, which fits into a tapered recess. The locking pin is biased towards engaging by a spring, and is retracted by oil from the engine oil supply. The locking pin remains disengaged from the tapered recess as long as the oil pump is on.

Abstract translation: 可变凸轮轴定时移相器，其具有直接受发动机油的影响的锁定销，其不受任何中间阀的冲击。 锁定销由锥形销组成，锥形销装配成锥形凹槽。 锁定销偏置成与弹簧接合，并被来自发动机油供应源的油缩回。 只要油泵打开，锁定销就保持与锥形凹槽脱离。

公开(公告)号：US06763792B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10290422

申请日：2002-11-06

Applicant: Yutaka Okamoto

Inventor： Yutaka Okamoto

IPC: F01L102

CPC classification number: F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/0532 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F02B61/045 ,  F02B75/007 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B75/221 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  F02B2075/1824

Abstract: An improved four stroke engine for outboard motor having a protective cowling encircling the engine. The four stroke engine has V-shaped banks of cylinders and each bank is provided with a couple of overhead camshafts extending generally vertically. The engine has also a single crankshaft extending generally vertically. The crankshaft has a driving wheel, while each camshaft positioned on the inside of each bank has a driven wheel, which diameter is twice as large as the diameter of the driving wheel. The driven wheels on the camshafts are driven by an endless transmitter wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheels. The other camshafts of the respective banks are driven by the camshafts, which are directly driven by the crankshaft, with drive mechanisms. In another embodiment, both of the camshafts of the respective banks are driven by a couple of intermediate shafts and driven wheels placed on them. The driven wheels on the intermediate shafts are driven by the driving wheel on the crankshaft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于舷外马达的改进的四冲程发动机，其具有围绕发动机的保护罩。 四冲程发动机具有V形气缸组，并且每个排都设有一对大体上垂直延伸的顶置凸轮轴。 发动机还具有大致垂直延伸的单个曲轴。 曲轴具有驱动轮，而位于每个组的内侧的每个凸轮轴具有从动轮，该从动轮的直径是驱动轮的直径的两倍。 凸轮轴上的从动轮由围绕驱动轮和从动轮缠绕的环形变速器驱动。 各个组的其它凸轮轴由具有驱动机构的由曲轴直接驱动的凸轮轴驱动。 在另一个实施例中，各组的凸轮轴都由一对中间轴和被驱动的轮驱动。 中间轴上的从动轮由曲轴上的驱动轮驱动。

公开(公告)号：US06725820B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10218174

申请日：2002-08-14

Applicant: Keita Ito ,  Yasutake Ryu ,  Tetsuya Arai

Inventor： Keita Ito ,  Yasutake Ryu ,  Tetsuya Arai

IPC: F01L310

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/462 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2101/00

Abstract: A valve-operating mechanism includes cam followers carried on an engine body 1 with their tip ends being in sliding contact with the cam, rocker arms integrally connected to the cam followers and carried on the engine body coaxially with said cam followers with their tip ends being connected to valves, and valve springs for biasing the valves in closing directions. In the valve-operating mechanism, auxiliary springs are connected to the cam followers for biasing and turning the cam followers in the same directions as directions in which the valve springs bias and turn the rocker arms through the valves. Thus, a couple of forces generated over the axis of the cam follower and the rocker arm due to biasing force of the valve spring can be offset in a valve-closing process.

Abstract translation: 一种阀门操作机构包括：承载在发动机主体1上的凸轮从动件，其末端与凸轮滑动接触，摇臂与凸轮从动件一体地连接，并与其凸起从动件同轴地承载在发动机本体上， 连接到阀门，以及阀门弹簧，用于沿关闭方向偏压阀门。 在阀门操作机构中，辅助弹簧连接到凸轮从动件，用于沿着与弹簧偏压的方向相同的方向偏压和转动凸轮从动件，并使摇臂通过阀。 因此，由于阀弹簧的偏压力而在凸轮从动件和摇臂的轴线上产生的一对力可以在阀关闭过程中偏移。

公开(公告)号：US06708652B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10024173

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: Kenji Oki

Inventor： Kenji Oki

IPC: F16H708

CPC classification number: F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/053

Abstract: A valve timing transmission apparatus is disclosed that increases the freedom of attachment positions for a pivot pin supporting a one end of timing chain and enables arrangement of a chain tensioner in an optimum position for tensioning of the timing chain. An opening having a diameter greater than a sprocket is provided on the drive sprocket side of an outer side wall of a timing chamber which is formed in one side wall of an engine main body and which accommodates the timing chain. A lid plate is removably secured to the engine main body so as to close the opening. Support bosses supporting both ends of the pivot pin are formed in opposite walls of the engine main body and the lid plate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种气门正时传动装置，其增加了支撑正时链的一端的枢轴销的安装位置的自由度，并且能够将链条张紧器布置在用于张紧正时链条的最佳位置。 具有大于链轮直径的开口设置在形成在发动机主体的一个侧壁中并且容纳正时链的正时室的外侧壁的驱动链轮侧。 盖板可拆卸地固定到发动机主体上以封闭开口。 支撑枢轴销的两端形成在发动机主体和盖板的相对壁上。

公开(公告)号：US06705262B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US10074811

申请日：2002-02-12

Applicant: Stefan Battlogg

Inventor： Stefan Battlogg

IPC: F01L130

CPC classification number: F16H53/02 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/04 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/0532 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/30 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F16H53/06 ,  Y10T74/2101 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A valve lift mechanism, in particular for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles, has a driven cam element, a valve control member which can be driven (translational movement or pivot rotation) by the cam element, and a flexible enveloping element, wherein the cam element is rotationally mounted The enveloping element is movably connected to the valve control member in the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cam element.

Abstract translation: 特别是用于机动车辆的内燃机的气门升程机构具有从动凸轮元件，可由凸轮元件驱动（平移运动或枢转旋转）的阀控制构件和柔性包络元件，其中凸轮 元件被旋转地安装在垂直于凸轮元件的旋转轴线的平面中，包络元件可移动地连接到阀控制构件。

公开(公告)号：US20040040525A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-04

申请号：US10643842

申请日：2003-08-19

Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F01L001/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: To reduce the noise caused by torsional reversals of a rotor hitting the phaser housing in a VCT cam timing system. A cam torque actuated phaser (phaser with check valves) the control loop is opened and rather then moving the spool valve to one end or the other end, the spool valve is moved just slightly off null. By doing this the oil ports in the spool passageways that control the motion of the phaser are restricted and the motion of the phaser is reduced. Therefore the noise of the phaser is reduced.

Abstract translation: 以降低在VCT凸轮定时系统中转子冲击相位器壳体的扭转反转引起的噪音。 凸轮扭矩驱动相位器（带止回阀的移相器）打开控制回路，而不是将滑阀移动到一端或另一端，滑阀稍微偏离空。 通过这样做，控制移相器运动的滑阀通道中的油口被限制，并且移相器的运动减小。 因此，移相器的噪声降低。

公开(公告)号：US20040031458A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10452432

申请日：2003-06-02

Inventor： Dale D. Snyder ,  Thomas A. Immel ,  Scot A. Koehler ,  Gary Stanelle ,  Karl W. Monis ,  Mark J. Glodowski ,  Russell J. Dopke ,  Paul J. Kragh

IPC: B21K003/00 ,  F01L001/02

CPC classification number: F01B1/12 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/04 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/20 ,  F02B63/02 ,  F02B75/16 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  F02B2075/1808 ,  F02B2275/22 ,  F02F1/30 ,  F02F7/0031 ,  F02M35/024 ,  Y10T29/49231 ,  Y10T29/4927

Abstract: A line of small internal combustion engines, including twin cylinder engines and single cylinder engines. The engines each include a crankcase, and one or more cylinder members attached to the crankcase, the cylinder members being separate components from the crankcase. A number of different crankcases are provided for various types of single and two cylinder engines, the crankcases having common mounting structure to which the cylinder members may be attached. Thus, the manner in which the cylinder members are attached to the crankcases is the same for each of the different types of crankcases. Two different types of cylinder members are provided, one having a side valve or nullL-headnull valve train, and the other having an overhead cam (nullOHVnull) valve train. The cylinder members are therefore modular components which may be selectively used in a variety of different types of engines.

Abstract translation: 一系列小型内燃机，包括双缸发动机和单缸发动机。 发动机各自包括曲轴箱和连接到曲轴箱的一个或多个气缸构件，气缸构件是与曲轴箱分离的部件。 为各种单缸和双缸发动机提供了许多不同的曲轴箱，曲轴箱具有可与气缸构件连接的公共安装结构。 因此，气缸构件附接到曲轴箱的方式对于每种不同类型的曲轴箱是相同的。 提供两种不同类型的气缸构件，一种具有侧阀或“L头”气门机构，另一种具有顶置凸轮（“OHV”）气门机构。 因此，气缸构件是可以选择性地用于各种不同类型的发动机的模块化部件。

公开(公告)号：US20040031457A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10609651

申请日：2003-07-01

Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor： Katsuhiko Kawamura ,  Takeshi Etou

IPC: F01L001/34

CPC classification number: F02D13/0215 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L13/0026 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2013/0073 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F02D41/0002 ,  F02D41/006 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02M26/01 ,  Y02T10/18 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: In variable operation intake valve controlling apparatus and method for an internal combustion engine, using both of a cam operational angle variable mechanism and a cam phase variable mechanism, a controller controls an intake air quantity in accordance with valve timings of the intake valve determined according to the operational angle through the cam operational angle variable mechanism and the phase through the cam phase variable mechanism, the controller determining an allowable residual gas quantity from a required air quantity and an engine speed, the required air quantity being determined according to a manipulated variable of an accelerator, calculating optimum intake valve open and closure timings (IVO and IVC) in such a manner that both of the required air quantity and the allowable residual gas quantity enter a cylinder of the engine, and determining the operational angle and the phase from the optimum intake valve open and closure timings.

Abstract translation: 在使用凸轮操作角可变机构和凸轮相位可变机构的内燃机的可变运行进气阀控制装置和方法中，控制器根据根据下述方式确定的进气门的阀定时来控制进气量 通过凸轮操作角度可变机构的操作角度和通过凸轮相位可变机构的相位，控制器根据所需的空气量和发动机转速来确定允许的残留气体量，所需的空气量根据操纵变量 加速器，以使得所需空气量和允许的残留气体量都进入发动机的气缸的方式计算最佳进气门打开和关闭定时（IVO和IVC），并且从所述加速器确定操作角度和相位 最佳进气阀打开和关闭时间。

公开(公告)号：US20040011313A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10452252

申请日：2003-06-03

Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor： Katsuhiko Kawamura ,  Takeshi Etoh

IPC: F01L001/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L13/0026 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2013/0073 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: In a variable intake-valve operating system for an engine enabling a working angle of an intake valve and a phase at a maximum lift point of the intake valve to be varied, a variable working-angle control mechanism is provided to continuously change the working angle of the intake valve and a variable phase control mechanism is provided to continuously change the phase of the intake valve. A control unit is configured to be electronically connected to both the two variable control mechanisms, to simultaneously control these control mechanisms responsively to a desired working angle and a desired phase both based on an engine operating condition. The control unit executes a synchronous control that a time rate of change of the working angle and a time rate of change of the phase are synchronized with each other in a transient state that the engine operating condition changes.

Abstract translation: 在能够使进气门的工作角度和进气门的最大提升点处的相位发生变化的发动机的可变进气门操作系统中，设置可变的工作角度控制机构，以连续地改变工作角度 和可变相位控制机构，以连续地改变进气门的相位。 控制单元被构造成电连接到两个可变控制机构两者，以基于发动机工作状态同时控制这些控制机构响应期望的工作角度和期望的相位。 控制单元执行同步控制，即在发动机工作条件改变的过渡状态下，工作角度的时间变化率和相位变化时间变化率彼此同步。

公开(公告)号：US20030217720A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-27

申请号：US10421424

申请日：2003-04-23

Inventor： Ronald J. Pierik ,  Dominic Borraccia

IPC: F01L001/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34479 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2800/01 ,  Y10T29/49325

Abstract: In a vane-type camshaft phaser, one vane extends over a much larger internal angle than the other two vanes. Because of its size and strength, the large vane is the vane designated for contact with the stator. The other vanes and lobes have extra clearance to prevent contact regardless of rotor position. In one embodiment, a first surface of the large vane engages a surface of a first adjacent lobe at one extreme rotor rotation, and a second surface of the large vane engages a surface of a second adjacent lobe at the opposite extreme of rotation. The contact surfaces of the lobes and the vane may be equipped with hardened wear pads. One or more wear pads may be machined to provide a desired rotor displacement angle.