Patent classifications
F01L2303/02
TIMING WHEEL FOR A CAMSHAFT PHASER ARRANGEMENT FOR A CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY
A camshaft phaser arrangement configured for a concentric camshaft assembly having inner and outer camshafts is provided. The camshaft phaser arrangement includes a first camshaft phaser, a second camshaft phaser, a coupling, and at least one timing wheel connected to at least one of the first or second camshaft phaser. Each of the camshaft phasers is configured to be connected to either the inner or the outer camshaft. The at least one timing wheel defines at least one cutout that is configured to receive at least a portion of the coupling.
COUPLING FOR A CAMSHAFT PHASER ARRANGEMENT FOR A CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY
A camshaft phaser arrangement configured for a concentric camshaft assembly having inner and outer camshafts is provided. The camshaft phaser arrangement includes a first camshaft phaser, a second camshaft phaser, a coupling, and at least one timing wheel connected to at least one of the first or second camshaft phaser. Each of the camshaft phasers is configured to be connected to either the inner or the outer camshaft. The coupling includes a coupling ring and at least one coupling pin that torsionally connects the first camshaft phaser to the second camshaft phaser. The coupling provides for radial and axial movement between the first camshaft phaser and the second camshaft phaser.
Bearing assembly of camshafts on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine
An apparatus includes a bearing assembly of a first camshaft and a second camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The first camshaft has a first recess where a tool is insertable into the first recess and the second camshaft has a second recess where the tool is insertable into the second recess. A cylinder head hood is attached to the cylinder head where the cylinder head hood has a first through-opening matched with the first recess and a second through-opening matched with the second recess. A first wall area of the cylinder head hood that at least partially delimits the first through-opening and a second wall area of the cylinder head hood that at least partially delimits the second through-opening are disposed at different heights.
ASSEMBLY AID, CAMSHAFT MODULE, AND METHOD FOR FIXING THE ROTATIONAL POSITION OF ROTATABLY MOUNTED SHAFTS
An assembly aid configured to fix the rotational position of rotatably mounted shafts. The assembly aid has at least two parallel mandrels which are connected to one another by way of a bridge, each mandrel being assigned a positioning element which is arranged at least in sections eccentrically with respect to the respective mandrel.
Method for installing a camshaft module
A method for mounting a camshaft module may involve a module that includes a module cover in which a camshaft is accommodated. The camshaft may comprise a main shaft and a plurality of displacement elements with cam tracks formed thereon for valve-control purposes. The displacement elements may be arranged at predetermined positions in the module cover. The main shaft may be guided along a shaft axis through accommodating passages of the displacement elements. The method may involve arranging a first displacement element in the module cover, introducing the main shaft into the module cover and guiding the main shaft through the accommodating passage of the first displacement element, arranging a second displacement element in the module cover, rotating the main shaft about the shaft axis by an angular amount, and advancing and guiding the main shaft through the accommodating passage of the second displacement element. Further, the displacement elements are arranged in the model cover with an identical rotary orientation about the shaft axis.
Cam shaft phaser with crankshaft driven rotor
A cam shaft phaser, including: an axis of rotation; a rotor arranged to receive torque from an engine and including a plurality of radially outwardly extending protrusions; a stator including a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions; and a plurality of chambers. Each chamber is circumferentially bounded by first and second radially outwardly extending protrusions. A respective radially inwardly extending protrusion is located in each chamber.
Angular orientation of camshafts and crankshaft of an engine assembly
A fixture assembly includes a primary gage member, camshaft gages, a crankshaft gage and an engine gage, all of which have planar datum surfaces that are each dimensionally located relative to the primary gage member planar datum surface. The engine gage includes an engine datum surface, and is sized and shaped to receive, support and dimensionally locate the engine. An engine block datum surface is configured to be positioned on the engine datum surface thereby locating the engine relative to the primary gage member datum surface. The primary, first, second and engine datum surfaces are fixed in a parallel relationship to each other so as to form a parallel alignment system such that when the fixture assembly datum surfaces engage and form parallel alignment with the corresponding engine datum surfaces, the camshafts and crankshaft are angularly located in a predetermined angular orientation for proper timing of the engine assembly.
Method for mounting a shaft in a bearing track of an internal combustion engine
A method for mounting a shaft in a bearing track of an internal combustion engine, at least one sealing ring is mounted on the shaft such that the at least one sealing ring is widened and is pushed onto a region of the shaft, and at least one circumferential groove is formed on an external diameter of the shaft so that the sealing ring is arranged in the groove. The method may include positioning a calibrating tool having at least two clamping jaws over the at least one sealing ring, displacing the clamping jaws radial inward such that the at least one sealing ring is pushed onto the shaft in the region of the groove, and pressing the at least one sealing ring into the respective groove and force-fitting and form-fitting holding of the sealing ring in the groove.
CAM SHAFT PHASER WITH CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN ROTOR
A cam shaft phaser, including: an axis of rotation; a rotor arranged to receive torque from an engine and including a plurality of radially outwardly extending protrusions; a stator including a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions; and a plurality of chambers. Each chamber is circumferentially bounded by first and second radially outwardly extending protrusions. A respective radially inwardly extending protrusion is located in each chamber.
Module with pre-oriented camshaft
A module may include a receiving element in the form of a bearing frame or a covering hood for arrangement on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The module may further include a camshaft that is rotatably mounted on the receiving element and projects from the receiving element to hold a camshaft wheel. The module can be prefabricated for direct mounting on the cylinder head. In the prefabrication process, the camshaft may be locked against rotation by an externally accessible securing part in an angular position for acting on valves. The securing part may extend through a first aperture in the camshaft wheel and through or into a receptacle of the receiving element. After mounting the module on the cylinder head, the securing part can be removed.