Abstract:
The invention proposes a switching element (1) for a valve train of an internal combustion engine, particularly for valve deactivation, with a simple-to-implement measure for adjusting the coupling lash of its coupling means (8) in a receptacle (6) using two retaining rings (19, 20), one of which is stocked in a variety of thicknesses.
Abstract:
The invention proposes a switchable component (1) for a valve train of an internal combustion engine, said component (1) comprising a housing (2) in whose bore (3) an axially displaceable inner element (4) comprising coupling elements (5) is received, said coupling elements (5), for effecting coupling, being able to be brought partially into engagement with an entraining surface (6) of the housing (2), the inner element (4) being biased in outward direction from the housing (2) by a lost motion spring (7), and an (outer) anti-rotation device (11) extending from an outer casing (10) of the housing (2) projects beyond a surrounding structure (12a), the outer anti-rotation device (11) is configured as a C-shaped, thin-walled ring (13) comprising a slit (12), said ring (13) extends after the manner of a clip in an annular groove (14) in the outer casing (10) of the housing (2) parallel to a transversal plane of the component (1) and, for effecting outer anti-rotation, said ring (13) projects with a sickle-like portion (15) of its outer peripheral surface (16) beyond the outer casing (10) of the housing (2).
Abstract:
A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an outer part, an inner part disposed in the outer part and connected to a valve, a latching part that is disposed in the outer part and selectively connects the outer part and the inner part, a camshaft supplying torque, a low lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and selectively supplies torque to the inner part, and a high lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and supplies torque to the outer part.
Abstract:
The valve train assembly with magnet uses the magnet to collect ferrous metal particles that are in the oil prior to their arrival at the high pressure cavity of the hydraulic lash adjuster. The magnet can be positioned in the low pressure cavity of the hydraulic lash adjuster, in the bore of the hollow rocker arm shaft or in the bore of the hollow push rod.
Abstract:
Valve train with hydraulic lash adjustment in the entire timing train, in which oil is delivered from the oil supply space of the hydraulic valve-lash adjuster (HLA) to the valve rocker arm via a hollow push rod, a choke limiting the oil discharge, the choke being designed in such a way that it seals off the push rod bore at the top when the oil pressure drops, that is to say when the engine is shut off, so that the oil is retained in the push rod bore (12) until—after the engine is started—the choke body (15, 22) opens up the discharge opening again.
Abstract:
A switch element (1) is proposed for valve shut-off, fabricated as cam follower for a plunger rod valve drive of an internal combustion engine, having an outer part (2) and an inner element (4) axially movable in its bore (3) and with rotational security (15) relative to the guided inner element (4). The outer part (2), inside the bore (3), has an annular groove (6), and the inner element (4) has a radial bore (7) with two diametrically opposed pistons (8), which to couple the elements (2, 4) in their axially remote relative position achieved by a lost-motion spring (5) are displaceable towards the annular groove (6). On their cam-side under side, emanating from their radially outward, bulbous face, the pistons (8) segmentwise comprise a plane transverse surface as contact area for a facing under side (27) of the annular groove (6). The latter is intersected by two diametrically opposed oil ports (11) running offset 90° from the pistons (8) in circumferential direction. In addition, the outer part (2) has means (13) for rotationally secured guidance of the switch element (1) relative to a surrounding structure.
Abstract:
A switching element (1) for a valve drive of an internal combustion engine, preferably for shutting off valves, is provided, and includes an external part (2) in whose bore (3) an inner element (5) is axially movable. The external part (2) and the inner element (5) have at least a respective mutually aligned recess (7, 8) due to an axially spaced relative position obtained through a lost motion spring (6), and in one of the recesses, in the direction of the other recess, displaceable coupling means (9) are mutually applied in the relative position for coupling the inner element (5) with the external part (2). Two pistons (10) are provided as coupling means (9), which travel in the recess (8) formed as a radial bore of the inner element (5), and which diametrically oppose one another. The recess (7) of the external part (2) is formed as an annular groove (16) in the bore (3), and the pistons (10) at their underside (17) remote from the cam, starting from their radially external end faces (13), sectionally have a planar transverse surface (14) as contact region to a facing annular surface (15) of the annular groove (16), and the pistons (10) are guided with rotation securement (19) in the inner element (5). This provides a switching element (1) which has a simply constructed coupling mechanism, which produces only a small component loading.
Abstract:
A hydraulic lash adjuster of the type including a ball plunger (61) defining a passage (63), or a body portion (85) defining a passage (87). A metering valve is disposed in the passage, and in accordance with the invention (FIGS. 2-4), a shank portion (77) of the metering pin (73) defines a metering passage (81). During normal operation, pressure in the low pressure chamber (21) biases the metering pin (73) upward, to a position in which fluid can flow from the chamber (21), through the metering passage (81), to the external surface (71) of the ball plunger (61). When pressure in the chamber (21) is very low, or negative, a head portion (75) is disposed against a seat (69) in the manner of a check valve. The up and down movement of the pin (73) prevents the metering passage (81) from becoming plugged with contaminants.
Abstract:
A hydraulic tappet comprises an open-ended cylinder and a piston slidably accommodated in the cylinder. One end of the piston projects out of the open end of the cylinder and engages a valve rocker. A gear mechanism is provide to effect rotation of the cylinder about its axis whilst the piston remains stationary. An oil chamber is provided within the cylinder beyond the other end of the piston. A pressurized oil space is arranged to supply oil to the chamber via a non-return valve. An oil discharge space communicates with the chamber via a pathway including an opening in the cylinder wall. The pathway is interrupted by the piston as the piston moves into the cylinder. The oil discharge space is at a pressure substantially below that of the pressurized oil space. A plurality of spaced holes is arranged in a spiral line formed in the cylinder wall but only one of the holes communicates with the oil discharge space at any one time.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a hydraulic play-compensation element including a groove (11) in the housing (1) to be located in such a way that, whatever the position of the plunger (2), a length (19) of the plunger is always supported by the cylinder wall above the groove and the securing ring (12) is centered radially around the plunger by means of a recess (14) in the plunger, the recess having a ramp at least at its lower end. The invention thus avoids weakening of the material in the upper part of the plunger.