DE2718994A1 - Schubstange, verfahren zur herstellung einer schubstange und giessform zur herstellung einer schubstange - Google Patents
Schubstange, verfahren zur herstellung einer schubstange und giessform zur herstellung einer schubstangeInfo
- Publication number
- DE2718994A1 DE2718994A1 DE19772718994 DE2718994A DE2718994A1 DE 2718994 A1 DE2718994 A1 DE 2718994A1 DE 19772718994 DE19772718994 DE 19772718994 DE 2718994 A DE2718994 A DE 2718994A DE 2718994 A1 DE2718994 A1 DE 2718994A1
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- DE
- Germany
- Prior art keywords
- push rod
- cooling
- area
- mold
- core
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 238000005266 casting Methods 0.000 claims description 29
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- CWYNVVGOOAEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Fe2+ Chemical compound [Fe+2] CWYNVVGOOAEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 15
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- 238000000137 annealing Methods 0.000 claims description 9
- 229910000760 Hardened steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 7
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- 239000002826 coolant Substances 0.000 claims description 3
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- 238000011010 flushing procedure Methods 0.000 claims 1
- HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Zinc Chemical compound [Zn] HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
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- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 239000011701 zinc Substances 0.000 description 4
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- 229910000906 Bronze Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
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- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N copper tin Chemical compound [Cu].[Sn] KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
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- VYZAMTAEIAYCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chromium Chemical compound [Cr] VYZAMTAEIAYCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910001065 Chromium-vanadium steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 230000003313 weakening effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C7/00—Connecting-rods or like links pivoted at both ends; Construction of connecting-rod heads
- F16C7/02—Constructions of connecting-rods with constant length
- F16C7/023—Constructions of connecting-rods with constant length for piston engines, pumps or the like
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D19/00—Casting in, on, or around objects which form part of the product
- B22D19/02—Casting in, on, or around objects which form part of the product for making reinforced articles
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B61/00—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing
- F02B61/04—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers
- F02B61/045—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers for marine engines
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T29/00—Metal working
- Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
- Y10T29/49229—Prime mover or fluid pump making
- Y10T29/49288—Connecting rod making
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
- Y10T428/12—All metal or with adjacent metals
- Y10T428/12493—Composite; i.e., plural, adjacent, spatially distinct metal components [e.g., layers, joint, etc.]
- Y10T428/12736—Al-base component
- Y10T428/1275—Next to Group VIII or IB metal-base component
- Y10T428/12757—Fe
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
- Y10T74/21—Elements
- Y10T74/2142—Pitmans and connecting rods
- Y10T74/2162—Engine type
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Shafts, Cranks, Connecting Bars, And Related Bearings (AREA)
- Molds, Cores, And Manufacturing Methods Thereof (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE7604870A SE404764B (sv) | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Vevstake samt forfarande och gjutform for framstellning av vevstaken |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| DE2718994A1 true DE2718994A1 (de) | 1977-11-17 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE19772718994 Withdrawn DE2718994A1 (de) | 1976-04-28 | 1977-04-28 | Schubstange, verfahren zur herstellung einer schubstange und giessform zur herstellung einer schubstange |
Country Status (10)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4191238A (https=) |
| JP (1) | JPS52155134A (https=) |
| AU (1) | AU2455777A (https=) |
| CA (1) | CA1079475A (https=) |
| DE (1) | DE2718994A1 (https=) |
| FI (1) | FI771322A7 (https=) |
| FR (1) | FR2349760A1 (https=) |
| GB (1) | GB1587653A (https=) |
| IT (1) | IT1083199B (https=) |
| SE (1) | SE404764B (https=) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2556252A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-08 | 1985-06-14 | Fischer Ag Georg | Procede pour fabriquer une bielle de fonderie |
| DE3929267A1 (de) * | 1989-09-02 | 1991-03-07 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Sinter- oder gusspleuel fuer eine kolbenmaschine |
Families Citing this family (32)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5725098Y2 (https=) * | 1977-11-16 | 1982-05-31 | ||
| US4494286A (en) * | 1982-10-25 | 1985-01-22 | Tecumseh Products Company | Connecting rod arrangement |
| JPS6271415U (https=) * | 1985-10-24 | 1987-05-07 | ||
| US4691590A (en) * | 1986-01-06 | 1987-09-08 | Tecumseh Products Company | Connecting rod design with voids |
| GB2248203A (en) * | 1990-08-14 | 1992-04-01 | Reilly Royalties Ltd | Improvements to castings |
| JP3289585B2 (ja) * | 1995-11-08 | 2002-06-10 | トヨタ自動車株式会社 | コンロッドの加工方法 |
| US5974663A (en) * | 1996-10-25 | 1999-11-02 | Honda Giken Kogya Kabushiki Kaisha | Method of manufacturing connecting rod |
| US6684736B2 (en) | 1998-04-23 | 2004-02-03 | Donald G. Leith | Multi-piece crankshaft construction |
| US6820518B2 (en) | 1998-04-23 | 2004-11-23 | Panther Machine, Inc. | Crankshaft assembly |
| US6912929B2 (en) * | 1998-04-23 | 2005-07-05 | Panther Machine, Inc. | Multi-piece crankshaft construction |
| US6382298B2 (en) | 1998-04-23 | 2002-05-07 | Donald G. Leith | Multi-piece crankshaft construction |
| US6173628B1 (en) * | 1998-04-23 | 2001-01-16 | Panther Machine, Inc. | Multi-piece crankshaft construction |
| WO2000049194A1 (de) * | 1999-02-19 | 2000-08-24 | Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft | Verfahren und anordnung zum herstellen verschleissfester oberflächen |
| US6349688B1 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2002-02-26 | Briggs & Stratton Corporation | Direct lever overhead valve system |
| US6314643B1 (en) | 2000-03-16 | 2001-11-13 | Donald G. Leith | Method for making a multi-piece crankshaft |
| US20040035244A1 (en) * | 2002-08-20 | 2004-02-26 | Leith Donald G. | Crankshaft assembly and method for manufacturing same |
| US20040074335A1 (en) * | 2002-10-22 | 2004-04-22 | Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc. | Powder metal connecting rod |
| WO2007015879A2 (en) * | 2005-07-21 | 2007-02-08 | Gkn Sinter Metals, Inc. | Connecting rod with cast-in insert |
| EP2010344A4 (en) * | 2006-03-30 | 2009-04-15 | Z F Group North American Opera | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTILAYER ARTICLE OF DUPLEX MATERIAL |
| US20070261514A1 (en) * | 2006-04-13 | 2007-11-15 | Geiman Timothy E | Multi-material connecting rod |
| US20100260631A1 (en) * | 2009-01-08 | 2010-10-14 | Weir Spm, Inc. | Multi-piece connecting rod |
| US9540705B2 (en) * | 2009-03-19 | 2017-01-10 | Aktiebolaget Skf | Method of manufacturing a bearing ring |
| USD726224S1 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2015-04-07 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Plunger pump thru rod |
| US8707853B1 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2014-04-29 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Reciprocating pump assembly |
| EP2808573B1 (en) * | 2013-05-29 | 2019-03-13 | Skf Magnetic Mechatronics | Auxiliary bearing for magnetically suspended rotor system |
| DE102013223179A1 (de) | 2013-11-14 | 2015-05-21 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | Komplexes Gussbauteil sowie Gießverfahren hierfür |
| US10316832B2 (en) | 2014-06-27 | 2019-06-11 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Pump drivetrain damper system and control systems and methods for same |
| CN106687688B (zh) | 2014-07-25 | 2019-12-24 | S.P.M.流量控制股份有限公司 | 用于往复泵的轴承系统及其装配方法 |
| EP3240957A4 (en) | 2014-12-22 | 2018-08-15 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Reciprocating pump with dual circuit power end lubrication system |
| USD759728S1 (en) | 2015-07-24 | 2016-06-21 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Power end frame segment |
| US10436766B1 (en) | 2015-10-12 | 2019-10-08 | S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc. | Monitoring lubricant in hydraulic fracturing pump system |
| US10197091B1 (en) * | 2017-08-07 | 2019-02-05 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | Connecting-rod with one or more recess in the stem to reduce mass, optimize the balancing between rotating and reciprocating masses, and optimize the connecting-rod bearings minimum oil film thickness |
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| CA580121A (en) * | 1959-07-21 | Darcey Engineering Corporation | Composite metallic article | |
| US1323605A (en) * | 1919-12-02 | Journal-bearing | ||
| FR455958A (fr) * | 1913-03-20 | 1913-08-13 | Claudius Givaudan | Pièces et accessoires de machines, en métal léger armé |
| FR23606E (fr) * | 1919-10-17 | 1921-12-14 | Fleury Et Labruyere Soc D | Bielles en aluminium ou alliage d'aluminium pour moteurs à explosions ou à combustion interne |
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| US1391675A (en) * | 1920-05-12 | 1921-09-27 | Albert H Emery | Art of producing hollow castings |
| FR538496A (fr) * | 1921-07-19 | 1922-06-10 | Perfectionnements aux bielles | |
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| US1998666A (en) * | 1932-05-31 | 1935-04-23 | Bendix Aviat Corp | Brake |
| US2071193A (en) * | 1934-04-12 | 1937-02-16 | Glenn D Angle | Connecting rod construction for radial type internal combustion engines |
| US2080641A (en) * | 1934-06-22 | 1937-05-18 | Aluminum Co Of America | Method of producing locomotive connecting rods |
| US2974380A (en) * | 1953-03-23 | 1961-03-14 | Chrysler Corp | Aluminum casting process |
| US2881491A (en) * | 1953-03-23 | 1959-04-14 | Chrysler Corp | Method of casting aluminum on ferrous base to form duplex structure |
| US2846897A (en) * | 1955-07-20 | 1958-08-12 | Studebaker Packard Corp | Connecting rod |
| FR1193651A (fr) * | 1957-06-07 | 1959-11-04 | Automobilwerk Eisenach Veb | Bielle pour machines à pistons rapides |
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| US3266339A (en) * | 1962-11-28 | 1966-08-16 | Hohenzollern Huettenverwalt | Connecting rod |
| US3238811A (en) * | 1963-02-20 | 1966-03-08 | Ford Motor Co | Composite connecting rod |
| DE1527549B1 (de) * | 1965-10-02 | 1970-07-09 | Glyco Metall Werke | Halbzeug zur Herstellung von Gleitlagerschalen mit gleichmaessig ausgebildeter duenner Laufschicht |
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| US3482468A (en) * | 1968-03-04 | 1969-12-09 | Richard L De Biasse | Connecting rods |
| BE756700A (fr) * | 1969-09-25 | 1971-03-01 | Clevite Corp | Coussinets en acier a surface en aluminium et procede pour les fabriquer |
| US3842488A (en) * | 1973-07-02 | 1974-10-22 | B Mitchell | Process for inlaying poured metal in wood |
| GB1519589A (en) * | 1974-09-11 | 1978-08-02 | Brico Eng | Metal articles of aluminium having load-bearing inserts |
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1976
- 1976-04-28 SE SE7604870A patent/SE404764B/xx unknown
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1977
- 1977-04-15 US US05/787,870 patent/US4191238A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1977-04-22 CA CA276,811A patent/CA1079475A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-04-26 FI FI771322A patent/FI771322A7/fi not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1977-04-26 AU AU24557/77A patent/AU2455777A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-04-27 GB GB17616/77A patent/GB1587653A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-04-27 IT IT49155/77A patent/IT1083199B/it active
- 1977-04-27 FR FR7712753A patent/FR2349760A1/fr active Pending
- 1977-04-28 DE DE19772718994 patent/DE2718994A1/de not_active Withdrawn
- 1977-04-28 JP JP4856277A patent/JPS52155134A/ja active Pending
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2556252A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-08 | 1985-06-14 | Fischer Ag Georg | Procede pour fabriquer une bielle de fonderie |
| DE3444249A1 (de) * | 1983-12-08 | 1985-06-27 | Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen, CH, Niederlassung: Georg Fischer AG, 7700 Singen | Verfahren zur herstellung eines gusspleuels |
| DE3929267A1 (de) * | 1989-09-02 | 1991-03-07 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Sinter- oder gusspleuel fuer eine kolbenmaschine |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| FR2349760A1 (fr) | 1977-11-25 |
| JPS52155134A (en) | 1977-12-23 |
| CA1079475A (en) | 1980-06-17 |
| GB1587653A (en) | 1981-04-08 |
| US4191238A (en) | 1980-03-04 |
| SE404764B (sv) | 1978-10-30 |
| IT1083199B (it) | 1985-05-21 |
| FI771322A7 (https=) | 1977-10-29 |
| SE7604870L (sv) | 1977-10-29 |
| AU2455777A (en) | 1978-11-02 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8139 | Disposal/non-payment of the annual fee |