EP1347154A3 - Valve lift control for internal combustion engine - Google Patents

Valve lift control for internal combustion engine Download PDF

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EP1347154A3
EP1347154A3 EP03005576A EP03005576A EP1347154A3 EP 1347154 A3 EP1347154 A3 EP 1347154A3 EP 03005576 A EP03005576 A EP 03005576A EP 03005576 A EP03005576 A EP 03005576A EP 1347154 A3 EP1347154 A3 EP 1347154A3
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combustion engine
internal combustion
valve lift
lift control
rotors
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Edwin Palesch
Alfred Trzmiel
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Hilite Germany GmbH
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Hydraulik Ring GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01L13/00—Modifications of valve-gear to facilitate reversing, braking, starting, changing compression ratio, or other specific operations
    • F01L13/0015—Modifications of valve-gear to facilitate reversing, braking, starting, changing compression ratio, or other specific operations for optimising engine performances by modifying valve lift according to various working parameters, e.g. rotational speed, load, torque
    • F01L13/0021—Modifications of valve-gear to facilitate reversing, braking, starting, changing compression ratio, or other specific operations for optimising engine performances by modifying valve lift according to various working parameters, e.g. rotational speed, load, torque by modification of rocker arm ratio
    • F01L13/0026—Modifications of valve-gear to facilitate reversing, braking, starting, changing compression ratio, or other specific operations for optimising engine performances by modifying valve lift according to various working parameters, e.g. rotational speed, load, torque by modification of rocker arm ratio by means of an eccentric
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
    • F01L1/34—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear characterised by the provision of means for changing the timing of the valves without changing the duration of opening and without affecting the magnitude of the valve lift
    • F01L1/344—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear characterised by the provision of means for changing the timing of the valves without changing the duration of opening and without affecting the magnitude of the valve lift changing the angular relationship between crankshaft and camshaft, e.g. using helicoidal gear
    • F01L2001/34486—Location and number of the means for changing the angular relationship
    • F01L2001/34493—Dual independent phasing system [DIPS]
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01L2305/00—Valve arrangements comprising rollers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01L2800/00—Methods of operation using a variable valve timing mechanism
    • F01L2800/08—Timing or lift different for valves of different cylinders

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Valve Device For Special Equipments (AREA)
  • Valve-Gear Or Valve Arrangements (AREA)
  • Control Of Throttle Valves Provided In The Intake System Or In The Exhaust System (AREA)
  • Output Control And Ontrol Of Special Type Engine (AREA)

Abstract

The drive (12) has two rotors (16, 17) that are attached into a cylindrical stator (13). The rotors (16) are connected to an adjustable shaft (1) in a torque proof manner, and the rotor (17) sits on an axle (18), which lies in alignment with respect to the adjustable shaft that is to be connected. Torque proof cams are provided on the adjustable shaft, and blades are provided on an inner wall of the stator. The axis of the rotors and the stator coincide with each other.
EP03005576A 2002-03-20 2003-03-12 Valve lift control for internal combustion engine Expired - Lifetime EP1347154B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP07107909A EP1832723B1 (en) 2002-03-20 2003-03-12 Valve actuation for adjusting the stroke of valves in an internal combustion engine

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DE10213081A DE10213081A1 (en) 2002-03-20 2002-03-20 Valve control for adjusting the stroke of valves in motor vehicles
DE10213081 2002-03-20

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EP07107909A Division EP1832723B1 (en) 2002-03-20 2003-03-12 Valve actuation for adjusting the stroke of valves in an internal combustion engine

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EP1347154A2 EP1347154A2 (en) 2003-09-24
EP1347154A3 true EP1347154A3 (en) 2003-12-17
EP1347154B1 EP1347154B1 (en) 2008-08-27

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EP07107909A Expired - Lifetime EP1832723B1 (en) 2002-03-20 2003-03-12 Valve actuation for adjusting the stroke of valves in an internal combustion engine

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EP (2) EP1347154B1 (en)
AT (2) ATE406504T1 (en)
DE (3) DE10213081A1 (en)
ES (1) ES2312676T3 (en)

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EP1832723B1 (en) 2010-03-03
DE10213081A1 (en) 2003-10-02
US20030177991A1 (en) 2003-09-25
EP1832723A2 (en) 2007-09-12
EP1832723A3 (en) 2007-09-26
ES2312676T3 (en) 2009-03-01
US6814036B2 (en) 2004-11-09
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