EP2160507A2 - Hydroelectric device for closed-loop driving the control jack of a variable compression rate engine - Google Patents

Hydroelectric device for closed-loop driving the control jack of a variable compression rate engine

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EP2160507A2
EP2160507A2 EP08805484A EP08805484A EP2160507A2 EP 2160507 A2 EP2160507 A2 EP 2160507A2 EP 08805484 A EP08805484 A EP 08805484A EP 08805484 A EP08805484 A EP 08805484A EP 2160507 A2 EP2160507 A2 EP 2160507A2
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variable compression
cylinder
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Vianney Rabhi
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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
    • F02B75/00—Other engines
    • F02B75/04—Engines with variable distances between pistons at top dead-centre positions and cylinder heads
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02D—CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F02D15/00—Varying compression ratio
    • F02D15/02—Varying compression ratio by alteration or displacement of piston stroke
    • 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
    • F02B75/00—Other engines
    • F02B75/04—Engines with variable distances between pistons at top dead-centre positions and cylinder heads
    • F02B75/045—Engines with variable distances between pistons at top dead-centre positions and cylinder heads by means of a variable connecting rod length
    • 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
    • F02B75/00—Other engines
    • F02B75/04—Engines with variable distances between pistons at top dead-centre positions and cylinder heads
    • F02B75/048—Engines with variable distances between pistons at top dead-centre positions and cylinder heads by means of a variable crank stroke length
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02D—CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F02D35/00—Controlling engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for

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  • the subject of the present invention is an electrohydraulic closed-loop control device of the control cylinder of a variable compression ratio engine comprising at least one hydraulic transfer valve and a control rack position sensor.
  • the mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine comprises a piston secured in its lower part of a transmission member cooperating on the one hand with a device rolling guide, and secondly with a toothed wheel secured to a connecting rod for transmitting the movement between said piston and said connecting rod.
  • the mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine comprises at least one cylinder in which moves a piston which is secured in its lower part, an organ transmission cooperating on the one hand by means of a small rack with a rolling guide device, and on the other hand by means of another rack of large dimension with a toothed wheel secured to a connecting rod.
  • Said mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine also comprises at least one control rack cooperating with the gear wheel, means for fixing the piston on the transmission member which provide a clamping preload, connecting means which make it possible to stiffen the teeth of the racks, and means for reinforcing and lightening the structure of the toothed wheel.
  • control cylinder comprises a hydraulic fluid inlet under pressure designed to compensate for any leaks from said control cylinder, and to ensure a pre-charge pressure to increase the pressure. accuracy of keeping the setpoint in the vertical position of said control cylinder by reducing the effects of the compressibility of the oil while avoiding any cavitation phenomenon.
  • a single electric motor can control the compression ratio of several cylinders via a camshaft or eccentric shaft.
  • the adjustment of the initial compression ratio of each cylinder can be carried out by means of an independent adjustment device which can be a thread that is stopped in rotation.
  • the electrohydraulic closed-loop control device of the control cylinder according to the invention makes it possible to solve a set of problems related to the control of the control cylinder (s) of the variable compression ratio engine:
  • valves and their springs and the control rod involve providing a large diameter for the control cylinder, these components being housed at the periphery of the piston of said cylinder. This lowers the operating pressure and responsiveness of the control cylinder, increases the flow rates of hydraulic fluid between upper and lower chambers, and increases the bulk and weight of the entire control cylinder.
  • the control of the compression ratio common to all the cylinders of the variable compression ratio engine involves transmission means between an electric motor for controlling the compression ratio and the control rods of each cylinder of the engine to variable compression ratio, as well as adjustment means specific to each cylinder. These bodies increase the size, weight and cost of the variable compression ratio engine.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises at least one solenoid valve that can open or close at least one hydraulic fluid duct between the upper and lower chambers of a control cylinder at least one position sensor of a control rack, an angular position sensor of the engine crankshaft for adjusting the compression ratio and at least one computer.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a duct between the upper and lower chamber of the control jack which is arranged in the piston of said jack.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a duct between the upper and lower chamber of the control cylinder which is arranged in the crankcase of the engine with a variable compression ratio.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber of the control cylinder which are respectively supplied with pressurized hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic power unit by two feed-back check valves which open respectively into each of the two chambers and which allow the hydraulic fluid to enter the said chambers while prohibiting the exit.
  • the electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention cooperates with a knock detector in order to independently adjust the compression ratio of each cylinder of the engine according to its own physical characteristics.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a degassing solenoid valve enabling the upper chamber of the control cylinder to be connected to the engine oil sump.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a two-way solenoid valve having no non-return valve.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a first embodiment which comprises two independent solenoid valves each placed on a circuit provided with a check valve, said solenoid valves cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack and a computer.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a second variant embodiment which comprises a single solenoid valve comprising a two-way electrical slide inputs and two separate outputs defining two independent circuits each provided with a non-return valve, said solenoid valve cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack and a computer.
  • a single solenoid valve comprising a two-way electrical slide inputs and two separate outputs defining two independent circuits each provided with a non-return valve, said solenoid valve cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack and a computer.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a third variant embodiment which comprises a single solenoid valve cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack, an angular position sensor of the crankshaft of the variable compression ratio engine, and a calculator.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 show an electrohydraulic closed loop control device 80 of the control cylinder 8 of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention.
  • the variable compression ratio engine comprises a mechanical transmission device 1 comprising in the lower part of the piston 2 a transmission member 3 integral with said piston and co-operating, of a part with a rolling guide device 4, and secondly with a gear wheel 5.
  • the toothed wheel 5 cooperates with a connecting rod 6 connected to a crankshaft 9 in order to carry out the transmission of the movement between the piston 2 and said crankshaft 9.
  • the toothed wheel 5 cooperates opposite the transmission member 3 with a control rack 7 whose vertical position relative to the cylinder block 100 is controlled by a control device 12 comprising the control cylinder 8, whose piston cylinder 13 is guided in a cylinder cylinder 112 arranged in the cylinder block 100.
  • the control cylinder 8 comprises above an actuator cylinder 13 an upper chamber 121 and a lower chamber 122.
  • the actuating cylinder 8 consists of an upper cylinder rod 10, a lower piston rod 16 cooperating with the jack piston 13.
  • the upper cylinder rod 10 of the control cylinder 8 cooperates in its extension and in a sealed manner with a chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 of the variable compression ratio engine.
  • the upper cylinder rod 10 may comprise in its inner part and at its center a check valve 185, the inlet of which is in communication with the chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 of the control cylinder 8, while the output of said booster check valve 185 is connected to a duct 187, formed in the jack piston 13 of the control jack 8 and opening into the lower chamber 122.
  • the chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 is connected via a conduit to another booster check valve 188 housed in said cylinder head and communicating with the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8.
  • the upper chamber 121 and the lower chamber 122 of the control jack 8 are respectively fed with hydraulic fluid under pressure from a hydraulic unit by the two feed-back valves 185, 188 which open respectively into each of the two chambers 121, 122 and which allow the hydraulic fluid to enter the said rooms while prohibiting the exit.
  • the transmission member 3 integral with the piston 2 is provided on one of its faces with a first large-sized rack 35 whose teeth 34 cooperate with those 51 of the toothed wheel 5.
  • the transmission member 3 comprises, opposite the first rack 35, a second rack 37 whose teeth 38 of small dimensions cooperate with those of a roller 40 of the rolling guide device 4.
  • crankcase 100 is secured to a support 41 comprising racks 46 ensuring the synchronization of the displacement of the roller 40 of the rolling guide device 4 with that of the piston 2.
  • the electrohydraulic control device 80 of the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine comprises at least one solenoid valve 81 by control cylinder 8 that can open or close at least one conduit 83 of hydraulic fluid between the upper chamber 122 and lower 121 of said cylinder order 8.
  • the electro-hydraulic control device 80 comprises in the cylinder head 300 and at each control cylinder 8 at least one position sensor 82 making it possible to determine, using at least one computer 84, the position of the control rack 7.
  • the electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio 80 of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a duct 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control jack 8 which is arranged in the jack piston 13 of said control cylinder 8 .
  • conduit 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control cylinder 8 can be arranged in the crankcase 100 of the variable compression ratio engine.
  • the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises two solenoid valves 81 with an inlet and an outlet each of which can open or close the duct 83 connecting the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 122 of the cylinder. control 8, as illustrated in FIG.
  • Each solenoid valve 81 comprises a non-return valve 85, 86 so that the non-return valve 85 of the first solenoid valve 81 prevents the hydraulic fluid from going from the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 122 of the control cylinder 8 but not the reverse, while the check valve 86 of the second solenoid valve 81 prohibits the hydraulic fluid to go from the lower chamber 122 to the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a second variant of the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine which comprises a solenoid valve 81 comprising two inlets and two outlets which define two independent circuits, and a drawer three positions 87 allowing to connect the first input to the first output the second input being closed, either to connect the second input to the second output the first input being closed, or to close the two inputs.
  • a solenoid valve 81 comprising two inlets and two outlets which define two independent circuits
  • a drawer three positions 87 allowing to connect the first input to the first output the second input being closed, either to connect the second input to the second output the first input being closed, or to close the two inputs.
  • the electrically operated solenoid valve 81 with slide 81 has two check valves 85, 86, the first check valve 85 prohibiting the hydraulic fluid from going from the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 121. of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa, while the second non-return valve 86 prohibits the hydraulic fluid to go from the lower chamber 122 to the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa.
  • FIG. 3 shows a third variant of the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine which consists of a single solenoid valve 81 able to open or close at least one hydraulic fluid conduit 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of a control cylinder 8.
  • the solenoid valve 81 is in two directions, has no check valve and can be controlled in a cyclic opening ratio.
  • the two-way solenoid valve 81 cooperates with an angular position sensor 88 of the crankshaft 9 of the engine to adjust the compression ratio, in addition to the position sensor 82 of the control rack 7 and the computer 84.
  • the two-way solenoid valve 81 comprises two parallel channels, one closed by a slow-speed, high-volume shutter device, the other closed by a fast-response, low-flow shutter device.
  • the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine can cooperate with a knock detector, not shown, in order to independently adjust the compression ratio of each cylinder 110 of the engine as a function of its own physical characteristics.
  • the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a degassing solenoid valve, not shown, for connecting the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 with the oil sump. of the motor.
  • the opening of the electrovalve 81 for reducing the compression ratio is controlled by the calculator 84.
  • control rack 7 Taking into account the forces applied to the control rack 7, and the ratchet effect produced by the non-return valve 86 placed on the same conduit 83 that the solenoid valve 81 kept open, said control rack 7 will move in one or more times until the position sensor 82 of said control rack 7 indicates to the computer 84 that the position of said control rack 7 corresponds to the desired compression ratio.
  • the operation is identical when it comes to raising the compression ratio of the engine, but then involves the opening of the other solenoid valve 81 for increasing the compression ratio, cooperating with the nonreturn valve 85.
  • the position sensor 82 of the control rack 7 will inform the computer 84 of the progressive drift of the position of the control rack 7.
  • the computer 84 will open either the solenoid valve 81 for reducing the compression ratio or the solenoid valve 81 for increasing the compression rate. compression to restore the set position of said control rack 7.
  • the second variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2 operates according to the same principle as that previously described in FIG. 1, with the difference that the functions of the separate solenoid valves 81 are in this case provided by a single solenoid valve 81 having an electrically operated slide 87 with two inputs and two outputs.
  • a single solenoid valve 81 with two directions is provided, said solenoid valve being able to open and close fast enough to allow the control rack 7 to move only for a few degrees of angular displacement of the crankshaft 9.
  • the computer 84 includes in its memory the angular position ranges of the crankshaft 9 during which the force applied to the control rack 7 is in the direction of increasing or reducing the compression when the conduit connecting the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control cylinder 8 is open.
  • the mapping of the direction of the force applied to the control rack 7 that integrates the computer 84 covers the entire range of speed and operating load of the variable compression ratio engine.
  • the computer 84 controls the opening of the two-way solenoid valve 81 only when the angular position of the crankshaft 9 coincides with a force applied to the control rack 7 which goes in the direction of reducing the compression ratio.
  • the computer 84 controls the opening of the two-way solenoid valve 81 only when the angular position of the crankshaft 9 coincides with a force applied to the rack command 7 which goes in the direction of increasing the compression ratio.

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydroelectric device for controlling the compression rate of a variable compression-rate engine, that comprises at least one dual-flow electrovalve (81) with no check valve and capable of opening and closing at least one hydraulic fluid duct (83) between the upper chamber (121) and the lower chamber (122) of a control jack (8), at least one position sensor (82) of a control rack (7), an angular position sensor (88) of the crankshaft (9) of the engine for adjusting the compression rate, and at least one calculator (84).

Description

DISPOSITIF ELECTROHYDRAULIQUE DE PILOTAGE EN BOUCLE FERMEE DU VERIN DE COMMANDE D'UN MOTEUR A TAUX DE COMPRESSION ELECTROHYDRAULIC DEVICE FOR CLOSED LOOP DRIVING OF THE CONTROL JACK OF A COMPRESSION RATE ENGINE
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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage en boucle fermée du vérin de commande d'un moteur à taux de compression variable comprenant au moins une vanne hydraulique de transfert et un capteur de position de crémaillère de commande.The subject of the present invention is an electrohydraulic closed-loop control device of the control cylinder of a variable compression ratio engine comprising at least one hydraulic transfer valve and a control rack position sensor.
On connaît, d'après les brevets internationaux WO98/51911 , WO00/31377, WO03/008783 appartenant au demandeur, différents dispositifs mécaniques pour moteur à cylindrée variable.It is known from international patents WO98 / 51911, WO00 / 31377, WO03 / 008783 belonging to the applicant, various mechanical devices for variable displacement motor.
On remarque que le brevet international WO98/51911 au nom du demandeur décrit un dispositif servant à améliorer le rendement global des moteurs à combustion interne à pistons utilisés à charge et régime variables par adaptation en marche de leur cylindrée effective et/ou de leur rapport volumétrique. Ce type de moteur étant connu de l'homme de l'art sous la dénomination « moteur à taux de compression variable », cette dénomination sera retenue dans le texte qui suit.Note that the international patent WO98 / 51911 in the name of the applicant describes a device for improving the overall efficiency of piston internal combustion engines used at variable load and speed by adaptation in operation of their effective displacement and / or their volumetric ratio . As this type of engine is known to those skilled in the art under the name "variable compression ratio engine", this name will be retained in the text that follows.
On constate que selon le brevet international WO00/31377 au nom du demandeur, le dispositif de transmission mécanique pour moteur à taux de compression variable comprend un piston solidaire dans sa partie inférieure d'un organe de transmission coopérant d'une part avec un dispositif de guidage à roulement, et d'autre part avec une roue dentée solidaire d'une bielle permettant de réaliser la transmission du mouvement entre ledit piston et ladite bielle.It is noted that according to the international patent WO00 / 31377 in the name of the applicant, the mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine comprises a piston secured in its lower part of a transmission member cooperating on the one hand with a device rolling guide, and secondly with a toothed wheel secured to a connecting rod for transmitting the movement between said piston and said connecting rod.
On note que selon le brevet international WO03/008783 au nom du demandeur le dispositif de transmission mécanique pour moteur à taux de compression variable comprend au moins un cylindre dans lequel se déplace un piston qui est solidaire, dans sa partie inférieure, d'un organe de transmission coopérant d'une part au moyen d'une crémaillère de faible dimension avec un dispositif de guidage à roulement, et d'autre part au moyen d'une autre crémaillère de forte dimension avec une roue dentée solidaire d'une bielle.It is noted that according to the international patent WO03 / 008783 in the name of the applicant the mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine comprises at least one cylinder in which moves a piston which is secured in its lower part, an organ transmission cooperating on the one hand by means of a small rack with a rolling guide device, and on the other hand by means of another rack of large dimension with a toothed wheel secured to a connecting rod.
Ledit dispositif de transmission mécanique pour moteur à taux de compression variable comprend également au moins une crémaillère de commande coopérant avec la roue dentée, des moyens de fixation du piston sur l'organe de transmission qui offrent une précontrainte de serrage, des moyens de liaison qui permettent de rigidifier les dents des crémaillères, et des moyens de renforcement et d'allégement de la structure de la roue dentée.Said mechanical transmission device for variable compression ratio engine also comprises at least one control rack cooperating with the gear wheel, means for fixing the piston on the transmission member which provide a clamping preload, connecting means which make it possible to stiffen the teeth of the racks, and means for reinforcing and lightening the structure of the toothed wheel.
On observe que selon les brevets internationaux WO98/51911 et PCT/FR2007/000149 le taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable est réglé au moyen d'un vérin hydraulique de commande dont le déplacement est assuré par les efforts résultants de l'inertie des pièces en mouvement et de la pression des gaz du moteur qui sont appliqués à la crémaillère de commande dont ledit vérin est solidaire. Selon ces brevets, on note que la position du vérin de commande suit toujours celle d'une tige de commande qui agit sur l'ouverture ou la fermeture de valves qui sont en contact avec les faces supérieures et inférieures du piston du vérin de commande. Les dites valves permettent au fluide hydraulique de passer de la chambre supérieure à la chambre inférieure du vérin de commande ou inversement pour soit baisser soit augmenter le taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable. Les brevets PCT/FR2007/000150 et PCT/FR2007/000147 décrivent différentes variantes permettant de régler Ia position de la tige de commande au moyen d'un ou de plusieurs moteur(s) électrique(s) commandé(s) par au moins un calculateur.It is observed that according to the international patents WO98 / 51911 and PCT / FR2007 / 000149 the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine is regulated by means of a hydraulic control cylinder whose displacement is ensured by the forces resulting from the inertia of the moving parts and the pressure of the engine gases that are applied to the control rack with said cylinder is secured. According to these patents, it is noted that the position of the control cylinder always follows that of a control rod which acts on the opening or closing of valves which are in contact with the upper and lower faces of the piston of the control cylinder. Said valves allow the hydraulic fluid to pass from the upper chamber to the lower chamber of the control cylinder or vice versa to either lower or increase the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine. Patent PCT / FR2007 / 000150 and PCT / FR2007 / 000147 describe various variants for adjusting the position of the control rod by means of one or more electric motor (s) controlled by at least one computer.
On note également que selon le brevet PCT/FR2007/000149, le vérin de commande comporte une entrée de fluide hydraulique sous pression prévue pour compenser d'éventuelles fuites dudit vérin de commande, et pour assurer une pression de pré-charge visant à augmenter la précision de maintien de la consigne en position verticale dudit vérin de commande en réduisant les effets de Ia compressibilité de l'huile tout en évitant tout phénomène de cavitation.It is also noted that according to patent PCT / FR2007 / 000149, the control cylinder comprises a hydraulic fluid inlet under pressure designed to compensate for any leaks from said control cylinder, and to ensure a pre-charge pressure to increase the pressure. accuracy of keeping the setpoint in the vertical position of said control cylinder by reducing the effects of the compressibility of the oil while avoiding any cavitation phenomenon.
Comme revendiqué dans la demande de brevet international PCT/FR2007/000147 au nom du demandeur, un seul moteur électrique peut commander le taux de compression de plusieurs cylindres via un arbre à cames ou excentriques. Sur ce même brevet, on voit que le réglage du taux de compression initial de chaque cylindre peut être effectué au moyen d'un dispositif de réglage indépendant pouvant être un filetage arrêté en rotation.As claimed in the international patent application PCT / FR2007 / 000147 in the name of the applicant, a single electric motor can control the compression ratio of several cylinders via a camshaft or eccentric shaft. On the same patent, it can be seen that the adjustment of the initial compression ratio of each cylinder can be carried out by means of an independent adjustment device which can be a thread that is stopped in rotation.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage en boucle fermée du vérin de commande selon l'invention permet de résoudre un ensemble de problèmes liés au pilotage du ou des vérin(s) de commande du moteur à taux de compression variable :The electrohydraulic closed-loop control device of the control cylinder according to the invention makes it possible to solve a set of problems related to the control of the control cylinder (s) of the variable compression ratio engine:
- Les valves et leurs ressorts ainsi que la tige de commande impliquent de prévoir un diamètre important pour le vérin de commande, ces composants étant logés en périphérie du piston dudit vérin. Ceci abaisse la pression opérationnelle et la réactivité du vérin de commande, augmente les débits de transfert de fluide hydraulique entre chambre supérieure et inférieure, et augmente l'encombrement et le poids de l'ensemble du vérin de commande.- The valves and their springs and the control rod involve providing a large diameter for the control cylinder, these components being housed at the periphery of the piston of said cylinder. This lowers the operating pressure and responsiveness of the control cylinder, increases the flow rates of hydraulic fluid between upper and lower chambers, and increases the bulk and weight of the entire control cylinder.
- Le pilotage indépendant du taux de compression de chaque vérin de commande du moteur est difficile à mettre en œuvre car il faut en ce cas prévoir un actionneur électrique pour chacune des tiges de commande, chaque actionneur étant relié à sa tige de commande par des moyens de transmission propres.- The independent control of the compression ratio of each engine control cylinder is difficult to implement because it is necessary in this case to provide an electric actuator for each of the control rods, each actuator being connected to its control rod by means transmission.
- La commande du taux de compression commune à tous les cylindres du moteur à taux de compression variable implique des moyens de transmission entre un moteur électrique de commande du taux de compression et les tiges de commande de chaque cylindre du moteur à taux de compression variable, ainsi que des moyens de réglage propres à chaque cylindre. Ces organes augmentent l'encombrement, le poids et le prix de revient du moteur à taux de compression variable.- The control of the compression ratio common to all the cylinders of the variable compression ratio engine involves transmission means between an electric motor for controlling the compression ratio and the control rods of each cylinder of the engine to variable compression ratio, as well as adjustment means specific to each cylinder. These bodies increase the size, weight and cost of the variable compression ratio engine.
C'est donc pour réduire de façon significative l'encombrement, le prix de revient, et le poids, et augmenter la réactivité et la précision du contrôle du taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable que le dispositif selon l'invention permet :It is therefore to significantly reduce the size, the cost, and the weight, and increase the responsiveness and accuracy of the control of the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine that the device according to the invention allows :
• De supprimer la tige de commande et ses moyens de guidage et d'étanchéité, ainsi que les valves et les ressorts avec lesquels elle coopère ;• Remove the control rod and its guiding and sealing means, as well as the valves and springs with which it cooperates;
• De réduire le diamètre et la cylindrée du piston de vérin à même course de contrôle du taux de compression ;• To reduce the diameter and the cylinder capacity of the piston with the same control stroke of the compression ratio;
• De supprimer le moteur électrique de commande du taux de compression et les moyens de transmission et de réglage qui lui sont associés et qui le mettent en liaison avec la tige de commande.• To suppress the electric motor of control of the compression ratio and the means of transmission and adjustment which are associated with it and which put it in connection with the control rod.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention comprend au moins une électrovanne pouvant ouvrir ou fermer au moins un conduit de fluide hydraulique entre la chambre supérieure et inférieure d'un vérin de commande, au moins un capteur de position d'une crémaillère de commande, un capteur de position angulaire du vilebrequin du moteur pour régler le taux de compression et au moins un calculateur.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises at least one solenoid valve that can open or close at least one hydraulic fluid duct between the upper and lower chambers of a control cylinder at least one position sensor of a control rack, an angular position sensor of the engine crankshaft for adjusting the compression ratio and at least one computer.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention comprend un conduit entre la chambre supérieure et inférieure du vérin de commande qui est aménagé dans le piston dudit vérin.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises a duct between the upper and lower chamber of the control jack which is arranged in the piston of said jack.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention comprend un conduit entre la chambre supérieure et inférieure du vérin de commande qui est aménagé dans le carter cylindres du moteur à taux de compression variable.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises a duct between the upper and lower chamber of the control cylinder which is arranged in the crankcase of the engine with a variable compression ratio.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant présente invention comprend une chambre supérieure et une chambre inférieure du vérin de commande qui sont respectivement alimentées en fluide hydraulique sous pression en provenance d'une centrale hydraulique par deux clapets anti-retour de gavage qui débouchent respectivement dans chacune des deux chambres et qui permettent au fluide hydraulique d'entrer dans les dites chambres tout en en interdisant la sortie. Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention coopère avec un détecteur de cliquetis afin de régler indépendamment le taux de compression de chaque cylindre du moteur en fonction de ses caractéristiques physiques propres.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber of the control cylinder which are respectively supplied with pressurized hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic power unit by two feed-back check valves which open respectively into each of the two chambers and which allow the hydraulic fluid to enter the said chambers while prohibiting the exit. The electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention cooperates with a knock detector in order to independently adjust the compression ratio of each cylinder of the engine according to its own physical characteristics.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention comporte une électrovanne de dégazage permettant de mettre en relation la chambre supérieure du vérin de commande avec le carter d'huile du moteur.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises a degassing solenoid valve enabling the upper chamber of the control cylinder to be connected to the engine oil sump.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention comprend une électrovanne à double sens ne comportant aucun clapet anti-retour.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention comprises a two-way solenoid valve having no non-return valve.
La description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, permettra de mieux comprendre l'invention, les caractéristiques qu'elle présente et les avantages qu'elle est susceptible de procurer :The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, will provide a better understanding of the invention, the characteristics it has and the advantages that it is likely to provide:
Figure 1 est une vue en coupe schématique illustrant les principaux composants et leur positionnement dans le moteur à taux de compression variable du dispositif électrohydraulique selon l'invention et selon une première variante de réalisation qui comporte deux électrovannes indépendantes placées chacune sur un circuit muni d'un clapet anti-retour, les dites électrovannes coopérant avec un capteur de position de la crémaillère de commande et un calculateur.FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a first embodiment which comprises two independent solenoid valves each placed on a circuit provided with a check valve, said solenoid valves cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack and a computer.
Figure 2 est une vue en coupe schématique illustrant les principaux composants et leur positionnement dans le moteur à taux de compression variable du dispositif électrohydraulique selon l'invention et selon une deuxième variante de réalisation qui comporte une seule électrovanne comportant un tiroir à commande électrique à deux entrées et deux sorties séparées définissant deux circuits indépendants munis chacun d'un clapet anti-retour, ladite électrovanne coopérant avec un capteur de position de la crémaillère de commande et un calculateur.FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a second variant embodiment which comprises a single solenoid valve comprising a two-way electrical slide inputs and two separate outputs defining two independent circuits each provided with a non-return valve, said solenoid valve cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack and a computer.
Figure 3 est une vue en coupe schématique illustrant les principaux composants et leur positionnement dans le moteur à taux de compression variable du dispositif électrohydraulique selon l'invention et selon une troisième variante de réalisation qui comporte une seule électrovanne coopérant avec un capteur de position de la crémaillère de commande, un capteur de position angulaire du vilebrequin du moteur à taux de compression variable, et un calculateur.FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic sectional view illustrating the main components and their positioning in the variable compression ratio motor of the electrohydraulic device according to the invention and according to a third variant embodiment which comprises a single solenoid valve cooperating with a position sensor of the control rack, an angular position sensor of the crankshaft of the variable compression ratio engine, and a calculator.
DESCRIPTION DE L'INVENTION :DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
On a montré en figures 1 à 3 un dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage en boucle fermée 80 du vérin de commande 8 d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la présente invention. Selon les demandes de brevet et brevets d'invention appartenant au demandeur, le moteur à taux de compression variable comprend un dispositif de transmission mécanique 1 comportant dans la partie inférieure du piston 2 un organe de transmission 3 solidaire dudit piston et coopérant, d'une part avec un dispositif de guidage à roulement 4, et d'autre part avec une roue dentée 5.FIGS. 1 to 3 show an electrohydraulic closed loop control device 80 of the control cylinder 8 of a variable compression ratio engine according to the present invention. According to the patent applications and patents belonging to the applicant, the variable compression ratio engine comprises a mechanical transmission device 1 comprising in the lower part of the piston 2 a transmission member 3 integral with said piston and co-operating, of a part with a rolling guide device 4, and secondly with a gear wheel 5.
La roue dentée 5 coopère avec une bielle 6 reliée à un vilebrequin 9 afin de réaliser la transmission du mouvement entre le piston 2 et ledit vilebrequin 9.The toothed wheel 5 cooperates with a connecting rod 6 connected to a crankshaft 9 in order to carry out the transmission of the movement between the piston 2 and said crankshaft 9.
La roue dentée 5 coopère à l'opposé de l'organe de transmission 3 avec une crémaillère de commande 7 dont la position verticale par rapport au carter cylindres 100 est pilotée par un dispositif de contrôle 12 comportant le vérin de commande 8, dont le piston de vérin 13 est guidé dans un cylindre de vérin 112 aménagé dans le carter cylindres 100.The toothed wheel 5 cooperates opposite the transmission member 3 with a control rack 7 whose vertical position relative to the cylinder block 100 is controlled by a control device 12 comprising the control cylinder 8, whose piston cylinder 13 is guided in a cylinder cylinder 112 arranged in the cylinder block 100.
Le vérin de commande 8 comporte au dessus en en dessous du piston de vérin 13 une chambre supérieure 121 et une chambre inférieure 122. Le vérin de commande 8 est constitué d'une tige supérieure de vérin 10, d'une tige inférieure de vérin 16 coopérant avec le piston de vérin 13.The control cylinder 8 comprises above an actuator cylinder 13 an upper chamber 121 and a lower chamber 122. The actuating cylinder 8 consists of an upper cylinder rod 10, a lower piston rod 16 cooperating with the jack piston 13.
La tige supérieure de vérin 10 du vérin de commande 8 coopère dans son prolongement et de manière étanche avec une chambre 184 aménagée dans la culasse 300 du moteur à taux de compression variable.The upper cylinder rod 10 of the control cylinder 8 cooperates in its extension and in a sealed manner with a chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 of the variable compression ratio engine.
La tige supérieure de vérin 10 peut comporter dans sa partie interne et en son centre un clapet anti-retour de gavage 185 dont l'entrée est en communication avec la chambre 184 aménagée dans la culasse 300 du vérin de commande 8, tandis que la sortie dudit clapet anti-retour de gavage 185 est reliée à un conduit 187, ménagé dans le piston de vérin 13 du vérin de commande 8 et débouchant dans la chambre inférieure 122.The upper cylinder rod 10 may comprise in its inner part and at its center a check valve 185, the inlet of which is in communication with the chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 of the control cylinder 8, while the output of said booster check valve 185 is connected to a duct 187, formed in the jack piston 13 of the control jack 8 and opening into the lower chamber 122.
La chambre 184 aménagée dans la culasse 300 est reliée par l'intermédiaire d'un conduit à un autre clapet anti-retour de gavage 188 logé dans ladite culasse et communiquant avec la chambre supérieure 121 du vérin de commande 8.The chamber 184 arranged in the cylinder head 300 is connected via a conduit to another booster check valve 188 housed in said cylinder head and communicating with the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8.
Ainsi, la chambre supérieure 121 et la chambre inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 sont respectivement alimentées en fluide hydraulique sous pression en provenance d'une centrale hydraulique par les deux clapets anti-retour de gavage 185, 188 qui débouchent respectivement dans chacune des deux chambres 121 , 122 et qui permettent au fluide hydraulique d'entrer dans les dites chambres tout en en interdisant la sortie.Thus, the upper chamber 121 and the lower chamber 122 of the control jack 8 are respectively fed with hydraulic fluid under pressure from a hydraulic unit by the two feed-back valves 185, 188 which open respectively into each of the two chambers 121, 122 and which allow the hydraulic fluid to enter the said rooms while prohibiting the exit.
L'organe de transmission 3 solidaire du piston 2 est pourvu sur l'une de ses faces d'une première crémaillère de forte dimension 35 dont les dents 34 coopèrent avec celles 51 de la roue dentée 5. L'organe de transmission 3 comporte, à l'opposé de la première crémaillère 35, une seconde crémaillère 37 dont les dents 38 de faible dimension coopèrent avec celles d'un rouleau 40 du dispositif de guidage à roulement 4.The transmission member 3 integral with the piston 2 is provided on one of its faces with a first large-sized rack 35 whose teeth 34 cooperate with those 51 of the toothed wheel 5. The transmission member 3 comprises, opposite the first rack 35, a second rack 37 whose teeth 38 of small dimensions cooperate with those of a roller 40 of the rolling guide device 4.
Le carter cylindres 100 est solidaire d'un support 41 comportant des crémaillères 46 assurant Ia synchronisation du déplacement du rouleau 40 du dispositif de guidage à roulement 4 avec celui du piston 2.The crankcase 100 is secured to a support 41 comprising racks 46 ensuring the synchronization of the displacement of the roller 40 of the rolling guide device 4 with that of the piston 2.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage 80 du taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable comprend au moins une électrovanne 81 par vérin de commande 8 pouvant ouvrir ou fermer au moins un conduit 83 de fluide hydraulique entre la chambre supérieure 122 et inférieure 121 dudit vérin de commande 8.The electrohydraulic control device 80 of the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine comprises at least one solenoid valve 81 by control cylinder 8 that can open or close at least one conduit 83 of hydraulic fluid between the upper chamber 122 and lower 121 of said cylinder order 8.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage 80 comporte dans la culasse 300 et au niveau de chaque vérin de commande 8 au moins un capteur de position 82 permettant de déterminer à l'aide d'au moins un calculateur 84 la position de la crémaillère de commande 7.The electro-hydraulic control device 80 comprises in the cylinder head 300 and at each control cylinder 8 at least one position sensor 82 making it possible to determine, using at least one computer 84, the position of the control rack 7.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression 80 d'un moteur à taux de compression variable comprend un conduit 83 entre la chambre supérieure 121 et inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 qui est aménagé dans le piston de vérin 13 dudit vérin de commande 8.The electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio 80 of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a duct 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control jack 8 which is arranged in the jack piston 13 of said control cylinder 8 .
En variante, le conduit 83 entre la chambre supérieure 121 et inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 peut être aménagé dans le carter cylindres 100 du moteur à taux de compression variable.Alternatively, the conduit 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control cylinder 8 can be arranged in the crankcase 100 of the variable compression ratio engine.
Le dispositif électrohydraulique 80 de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable comprend deux électrovannes 81 à une entrée et une sortie pouvant chacune ouvrir ou fermer le conduit 83 reliant la chambre supérieure 121 à la chambre inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8, comme illustré en figure 1.The electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises two solenoid valves 81 with an inlet and an outlet each of which can open or close the duct 83 connecting the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 122 of the cylinder. control 8, as illustrated in FIG.
Chaque électrovanne 81 comporte un clapet anti-retour 85, 86 afin que le clapet anti-retour 85 de la première électrovanne 81 interdise au fluide hydraulique d'aller de la chambre supérieure 121 à la chambre inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 mais non l'inverse, tandis que le clapet anti-retour 86 de la deuxième électrovanne 81 interdit au fluide hydraulique d'aller de la chambre inférieure 122 à la chambre supérieure 121 du vérin de commande 8 mais non l'inverse.Each solenoid valve 81 comprises a non-return valve 85, 86 so that the non-return valve 85 of the first solenoid valve 81 prevents the hydraulic fluid from going from the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 122 of the control cylinder 8 but not the reverse, while the check valve 86 of the second solenoid valve 81 prohibits the hydraulic fluid to go from the lower chamber 122 to the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa.
En figure 2 on a illustré une seconde variante du dispositif électrohydraulique 80 de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable qui comprend une électrovanne 81 comportant deux entrées et deux sorties qui définissent deux circuits indépendants, et d'un tiroir à trois positions 87 permettant soit de relier la première entrée à la première sortie la deuxième entrée étant obturée, soit de relier la deuxième entrée à la deuxième sortie la première entrée étant obturée, soit d'obturer les deux entrées.FIG. 2 illustrates a second variant of the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine which comprises a solenoid valve 81 comprising two inlets and two outlets which define two independent circuits, and a drawer three positions 87 allowing to connect the first input to the first output the second input being closed, either to connect the second input to the second output the first input being closed, or to close the two inputs.
Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'électrovanne 81 à tiroir 87 à commande électrique comporte deux clapets anti-retour 85, 86, le premier clapet anti-retour 85 interdisant au fluide hydraulique d'aller de la chambre supérieure 121 à la chambre inférieure 121 du vérin de commande 8 mais non l'inverse, tandis que le deuxième clapet anti-retour 86 interdit au fluide hydraulique d'aller de la chambre inférieure 122 à la chambre supérieure 121 du vérin de commande 8 mais non l'inverse.In this embodiment, the electrically operated solenoid valve 81 with slide 81 has two check valves 85, 86, the first check valve 85 prohibiting the hydraulic fluid from going from the upper chamber 121 to the lower chamber 121. of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa, while the second non-return valve 86 prohibits the hydraulic fluid to go from the lower chamber 122 to the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 but not vice versa.
En figure 3 on a représenté une troisième variante du dispositif électrohydraulique 80 de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable qui est constitué d'une seule électrovanne 81 pouvant ouvrir ou fermer au moins un conduit de fluide hydraulique 83 entre la chambre supérieure 121 et inférieure 122 d'un vérin de commande 8.FIG. 3 shows a third variant of the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine which consists of a single solenoid valve 81 able to open or close at least one hydraulic fluid conduit 83 between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of a control cylinder 8.
Dans ce mode de réalisation l'électrovanne 81 est à double sens, ne comporte aucun clapet anti-retour et peut être pilotée en rapport cyclique d'ouvertureIn this embodiment, the solenoid valve 81 is in two directions, has no check valve and can be controlled in a cyclic opening ratio.
Dans ce mode de réalisation l'électrovanne à double sens 81 coopère avec un capteur de position angulaire 88 du vilebrequin 9 du moteur pour régler le taux de compression, en plus du capteur de position 82 de la crémaillère de commande 7 et du calculateur 84.In this embodiment, the two-way solenoid valve 81 cooperates with an angular position sensor 88 of the crankshaft 9 of the engine to adjust the compression ratio, in addition to the position sensor 82 of the control rack 7 and the computer 84.
L'électrovanne à double sens 81 comporte deux canaux parallèles, l'un obturé par un dispositif d'obturation à gros débit et à réactivité lente, l'autre obturé par un dispositif d'obturation à petit débit et à réactivité rapide.The two-way solenoid valve 81 comprises two parallel channels, one closed by a slow-speed, high-volume shutter device, the other closed by a fast-response, low-flow shutter device.
Dans chaque cas de réalisation le dispositif électrohydraulique 80 de pilotage du taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable peut coopérer avec un détecteur de cliquetis, non représenté, afin de régler indépendamment le taux de compression de chaque cylindre 110 du moteur en fonction de ses caractéristiques physiques propres.In each case of embodiment the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine can cooperate with a knock detector, not shown, in order to independently adjust the compression ratio of each cylinder 110 of the engine as a function of its own physical characteristics.
Egalement, le dispositif électrohydraulique 80 de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable comporte une électrovanne de dégazage, non représentée, permettant de mettre en relation la chambre supérieure 121 du vérin de commande 8 avec le carter d'huile du moteur.Also, the electrohydraulic device 80 for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine comprises a degassing solenoid valve, not shown, for connecting the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 with the oil sump. of the motor.
FONCTIONNEMENT :OPERATION:
Selon un mode particulier de réalisation, il est prévu deux électrovannes 81 par vérin de commande 8 à une entrée et une sortie munie chacune d'un clapet anti- retour 85, 86 tel qu'illustré en figure 1 , le fonctionnement du dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage 80 du taux de compression est le suivant : Les efforts exercés sur la crémaillère de commande 7 changent cycliquement de sens en fonction du régime et de la charge selon lesquels Ie moteur à taux de compression variable opère.According to a particular embodiment, there are provided two solenoid valves 81 by control jack 8 to an inlet and an outlet each provided with a non-return valve 85, 86 as illustrated in FIG. 1, the operation of the electrohydraulic device of FIG. 80 driving the compression ratio is as follows: The forces exerted on the control rack 7 change cyclically according to the speed and load in which the variable compression ratio engine operates.
En conséquence, la pression de la chambre supérieure 121 du vérin de commande 8 devient cycliquement plus élevée et cycliquement plus faible que celle de la chambre inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8.As a result, the pressure of the upper chamber 121 of the control cylinder 8 becomes cyclically higher and cyclically lower than that of the lower chamber 122 of the control cylinder 8.
Lorsque - pour optimiser le rendement, le couple ou réduire les émissions polluantes du moteur à taux de compression variable - il est nécessaire de baisser le taux de compression, l'ouverture de l'électrovanne 81 de réduction du taux de compression est commandée par le calculateur 84.When - to optimize the efficiency, the torque or to reduce the pollutant emissions of the engine with variable compression ratio - it is necessary to lower the compression ratio, the opening of the electrovalve 81 for reducing the compression ratio is controlled by the calculator 84.
Tenant compte des efforts appliqués à la crémaillère de commande 7, et de l'effet de cliquet produit par le clapet anti-retour 86 placé sur le même conduit 83 que l'électrovanne 81 maintenue ouverte, ladite crémaillère de commande 7 va se déplacer en une ou plusieurs fois jusqu'à ce que le capteur de position 82 de ladite crémaillère de commande 7 indique au calculateur 84 que la position de ladite crémaillère de commande 7 correspond bien au taux de compression demandé.Taking into account the forces applied to the control rack 7, and the ratchet effect produced by the non-return valve 86 placed on the same conduit 83 that the solenoid valve 81 kept open, said control rack 7 will move in one or more times until the position sensor 82 of said control rack 7 indicates to the computer 84 that the position of said control rack 7 corresponds to the desired compression ratio.
L'opération est identique lorsqu'il s'agit de remonter le taux de compression du moteur, mais implique alors l'ouverture de l'autre électrovanne 81 d'augmentation du taux de compression, coopérant avec le clapet anti-retour 85.The operation is identical when it comes to raising the compression ratio of the engine, but then involves the opening of the other solenoid valve 81 for increasing the compression ratio, cooperating with the nonreturn valve 85.
Si une fuite de fluide hydraulique existe entre la chambre supérieure 121 et inférieure 122 du vérin de commande, le capteur de position 82 de la crémaillère de commande 7 va informer le calculateur 84 de la dérive progressive de la position de la crémaillère de commande 7.If a hydraulic fluid leak exists between the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control cylinder, the position sensor 82 of the control rack 7 will inform the computer 84 of the progressive drift of the position of the control rack 7.
Au delà d'un certain écart entre la position de consigne et la position réelle de la crémaillère de commande 7, le calculateur 84 va ouvrir soit l'électrovanne 81 de réduction du taux de compression soit l'électrovanne 81 d'augmentation du taux de compression pour rétablir la position de consigne de ladite crémaillère de commande 7.Beyond a certain difference between the setpoint position and the actual position of the control rack 7, the computer 84 will open either the solenoid valve 81 for reducing the compression ratio or the solenoid valve 81 for increasing the compression rate. compression to restore the set position of said control rack 7.
Si une fuite de fluide hydraulique survient entre l'une quelconque des chambres supérieure 121 ou inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 et l'extérieur dudit vérin, ladite fuite est automatiquement compensée par un apport de fluide hydraulique dans la chambre opposée à la chambre qui fuit, ledit fluide provenant d'une centrale hydraulique telle que décrite, par exemple, dans la demande de brevet FR 06/00714 appartenant au demandeur et étant apporté via l'un ou l'autre des clapets anti-retour de gavage 185, 188.If a hydraulic fluid leak occurs between any of the upper 121 or lower chamber 122 of the control cylinder 8 and the outside of said cylinder, said leakage is automatically compensated by a supply of hydraulic fluid in the chamber opposite the chamber which leaks, said fluid from a hydraulic unit as described, for example, in the patent application FR 06/00714 belonging to the applicant and being provided via one or other of the feed-back valves 185, 188 .
La deuxième variante de réalisation exposée en figure 2 fonctionne selon le même principe que celui précédemment décrit en figure 1 , à cette différence que les fonctions des électrovannes distinctes 81 sont en ce cas assurées par une seule électrovanne 81 comportant un tiroir à commande électrique 87 à deux entrées et deux sorties.The second variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2 operates according to the same principle as that previously described in FIG. 1, with the difference that the functions of the separate solenoid valves 81 are in this case provided by a single solenoid valve 81 having an electrically operated slide 87 with two inputs and two outputs.
Il en est cependant différent du mode de réalisation exposé en figure 3, qui prévoit la suppression des clapets anti-retour 85, 86 au profit d'un capteur de position angulaire 88 du vilebrequin 9 du moteur à taux de compression variable, étant entendu que cet organe est déjà préexistant sur la plupart des moteurs modernes.However, it is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, which provides for the suppression of the check valves 85, 86 in favor of an angular position sensor 88 of the crankshaft 9 of the variable compression ratio engine, it being understood that this organ is already pre-existing on most modern engines.
Selon le mode particulier de réalisation exposé en figure 3, une seule électrovanne 81 à double sens est prévue, ladite électrovanne étant capable de s'ouvrir et de se fermer suffisamment rapidement pour autoriser le déplacement de la crémaillère de commande 7 seulement durant quelques degrés de déplacement angulaire du vilebrequin 9.According to the particular embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a single solenoid valve 81 with two directions is provided, said solenoid valve being able to open and close fast enough to allow the control rack 7 to move only for a few degrees of angular displacement of the crankshaft 9.
Selon le mode de réalisation exposé en figure 3, le calculateur 84 intègre dans sa mémoire les plages de position angulaire du vilebrequin 9 durant lesquelles l'effort appliqué à la crémaillère de commande 7 va dans le sens d'augmenter ou de réduire le taux de compression lorsque le conduit qui relie la chambre supérieure 121 et inférieure 122 du vérin de commande 8 est ouvert.According to the embodiment set out in FIG. 3, the computer 84 includes in its memory the angular position ranges of the crankshaft 9 during which the force applied to the control rack 7 is in the direction of increasing or reducing the compression when the conduit connecting the upper chamber 121 and lower 122 of the control cylinder 8 is open.
Selon ce mode de réalisation, la cartographie du sens de l'effort appliqué à la crémaillère de commande 7 qu'intègre le calculateur 84 couvre l'ensemble de la plage de régime et de charge d'exploitation du moteur à taux de compression variable.According to this embodiment, the mapping of the direction of the force applied to the control rack 7 that integrates the computer 84 covers the entire range of speed and operating load of the variable compression ratio engine.
Lorsque - pour optimiser le rendement, le couple ou réduire les émissions polluantes du moteur à taux de compression variable - il est nécessaire de baisser le taux de compression dudit moteur, le calculateur 84 commande l'ouverture de l'électrovanne à double sens 81 seulement lorsque la position angulaire du vilebrequin 9 coïncide avec un effort appliqué à la crémaillère de commande 7 qui va dans le sens de réduire le taux de compression.When - to optimize the efficiency, the torque or to reduce the pollutant emissions of the engine with a variable compression ratio - it is necessary to lower the compression ratio of said engine, the computer 84 controls the opening of the two-way solenoid valve 81 only when the angular position of the crankshaft 9 coincides with a force applied to the control rack 7 which goes in the direction of reducing the compression ratio.
A l'inverse, pour augmenter le taux de compression du moteur à taux de compression variable, le calculateur 84 commande l'ouverture de l'électrovanne à double sens 81 seulement lorsque la position angulaire du vilebrequin 9 coïncide avec un effort appliqué à la crémaillère de commande 7 qui va dans le sens d'augmenter le taux de compression.Conversely, to increase the compression ratio of the variable compression ratio engine, the computer 84 controls the opening of the two-way solenoid valve 81 only when the angular position of the crankshaft 9 coincides with a force applied to the rack command 7 which goes in the direction of increasing the compression ratio.
Ces deux opérations se produisent et se répètent aussi longtemps que nécessaire et jusqu'à ce que la crémaillère de commande 7 se soit déplacée en une ou plusieurs fois jusqu'à ce que le capteur de position 88 de ladite crémaillère de commande 7 indique au calculateur 84 que la position de ladite crémaillère correspond bien au taux de compression demandé.These two operations occur and repeat as long as necessary and until the control rack 7 has moved in one or more times until the position sensor 88 of said control rack 7 indicates to the calculator 84 that the position of said rack corresponds to the desired compression ratio.
II doit d'ailleurs être entendu que la description qui précède n'a été donnée qu'à titre d'exemple et qu'elle ne limite nullement le domaine de l'invention dont on ne sortirait pas en remplaçant les détails d'exécution décrits par tout autre équivalent. It must, moreover, be understood that the foregoing description has been given only by way of example and that it in no way limits the field of the invention of which no would not come out by replacing the execution details described by any other equivalent.

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1. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une électrovanne (81) pouvant ouvrir ou fermer au moins un conduit de fluide hydraulique (83) entre la chambre supérieure (121 ) et inférieure (122) d'un vérin de commande (8), au moins un capteur de position (82) d'une crémaillère de commande (7), un capteur de position angulaire (88) du vilebrequin (9) du moteur pour régler le taux de compression et au moins un calculateur (84).1. Electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine, characterized in that it comprises at least one solenoid valve (81) which can open or close at least one hydraulic fluid conduit (83) between the upper (121) and lower (122) chamber of a control cylinder (8), at least one position sensor (82) of a control rack (7), an angular position sensor (88) of the crankshaft ( 9) of the motor to adjust the compression ratio and at least one calculator (84).
2. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le conduit (83) entre la chambre supérieure (121) et inférieure (122) du vérin de commande (8) est aménagé dans le piston (13) dudit vérin.Electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the duct (83) between the upper (121) and lower (122) chamber of the control cylinder ( 8) is arranged in the piston (13) of said cylinder.
3. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le conduit (83) entre la chambre supérieure (121 ) et inférieure (122) du vérin de commande (8) est aménagé dans le carter cylindres (100) du moteur à taux de compression variable.Electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the duct (83) between the upper (121) and lower (122) chamber of the control cylinder ( 8) is arranged in the crankcase (100) of the variable compression ratio engine.
4. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que la chambre supérieure (121 ) et la chambre inférieure (122) du vérin de commande (8) sont respectivement alimentées en fluide hydraulique sous pression en provenance d'une centrale hydraulique par deux clapets antiretour de gavage (188, 185) qui débouchent respectivement dans chacune des deux chambres et qui permettent au fluide hydraulique d'entrer dans les dites chambres tout en en interdisant la sortie.Electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the upper chamber (121) and the lower chamber (122) of the control cylinder (8) are respectively fed with pressurized hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic power plant by two non-return feed valves (188, 185) which open respectively into each of the two chambers and which allow the hydraulic fluid to enter the said chambers while prohibiting the exit.
5. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il coopère avec un détecteur de cliquetis afin de régler indépendamment le taux de compression de chaque cylindre (110) du moteur en fonction de ses caractéristiques physiques propres.Electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to Claim 1, characterized in that it cooperates with a knock detector in order to independently adjust the compression ratio of each cylinder (110). engine according to its own physical characteristics.
6. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une électrovanne de dégazage permettant de mettre en relation la chambre supérieure (121) du vérin de commande (8) avec le carter d'huile du moteur.6. Electrohydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a degassing solenoid valve for connecting the upper chamber (121) of the control cylinder. (8) with the engine oil sump.
7. Dispositif électrohydraulique de pilotage du taux de compression d'un moteur à taux de compression variable suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l'électrovanne (81 ) est à double sens et ne comporte aucun clapet antiretour. Electro-hydraulic device for controlling the compression ratio of a variable compression ratio engine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the solenoid valve (81) is in two directions and has no check valve.
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