EP2241730B1 - Ventilschaftdichtung mit Gasentlastungsfunktionen - Google Patents

Ventilschaftdichtung mit Gasentlastungsfunktionen Download PDF

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EP2241730B1
EP2241730B1 EP09005463.6A EP09005463A EP2241730B1 EP 2241730 B1 EP2241730 B1 EP 2241730B1 EP 09005463 A EP09005463 A EP 09005463A EP 2241730 B1 EP2241730 B1 EP 2241730B1
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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
    • F01L3/00—Lift-valve, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces; Parts or accessories thereof
    • F01L3/08—Valves guides; Sealing of valve stem, e.g. sealing by lubricant

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  • the present disclosure relates to a valve stem seal assembly, and, in particular, to a valve stem seal assembly for use in internal combustion engines.
  • valve stem seals Internal combustion engines are known to employ valve stem seals to regulate oil to the valve guide and minimize oil from entering a combustion chamber.
  • pressure from the combustion chamber and an exhaust port of an engine can affect the function of primary sealing lips of valve stem seals. Gas lips, which provide an additional seal, have been applied, but pressure acting on such a gas lip can cause the orientation of a primary sealing lip against a valve stem to change and result in improper function. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a valve stem seal assembly that can relieve pressure while continuing to prevent excessive oil from entering the combustion chamber.
  • valve stem seal assembly for an internal combustion engine as set out in claim 1
  • a valve stem seal can include an elastomeric component having a first portion for having a sealed engagement with a valve stem, a second portion for engaging a valve guide, and a pressure relief lip extending from the second portion.
  • the pressure relief lip can have a sealing configuration and a venting configuration. The venting configuration can allow excess exhaust gases to vent from a combustion chamber. After the venting of excess exhaust gases, the pressure relief lip can close to the sealing configuration to prevent oil and/or other fluids from entering the combustion chamber.
  • engine 20 can be an internal combustion engine and can have a variety of forms and configurations, including but not limited to an overhead valve configuration and overhead camshaft configuration-
  • Engine 20 can have a variety of components including a housing 22.
  • Housing 22 can define a lubrication or oil chamber 24 and a combustion chamber 26.
  • Housing 22 can further define an inlet or exhaust chamber 28 for combustion chamber 26.
  • inlet chamber 28 herein as "inlet” should also be considered as equally pertaining to the exhaust chamber as well.
  • Engine 20 can further include a valve assembly 30 disposed between oil chamber 24 and combustion chamber 26.
  • Valve assembly 30 can have a variety of components.
  • Valve assembly 30 can include a valve head 32 disposed within combustion chamber 26.
  • Valve head 32 can be connected to a valve stem 34, which can be disposed within a valve guide 36.
  • Valve stem 34 and valve guide 36 can extend through housing 22 between oil chamber 24 and combustion chamber 26.
  • Valve assembly 30 can further include a valve spring 38 within oil chamber 24.
  • Valve spring 38 can be disposed between a valve spring seat 40 and a valve spring retainer 42.
  • Valve spring seat 40 can be coupled to housing 22, and valve spring retainer can be coupled to valve stem 34.
  • Valve assembly 30 can further include an actuation mechanism 44 disposed within oil chamber 24. Actuation mechanism 44 can vary according to the form of engine 20.
  • valve assembly 30 can include a valve stem seal assembly 50 disposed around valve stem 34 and valve guide 36 within oil chamber 24.
  • Valve assembly 30 can be selectively operable to control fluid communication between combustion chamber 26 and inlet chamber 28.
  • valve head 32 can be positioned to close combustion chamber 26 to fluid communication with inlet chamber 28 or to open combustion chamber 26 to fluid communication with inlet chamber 28.
  • the position of valve head 32 can correspond to the position of valve stem 34.
  • Valve guide 36 can be coupled to housing 22, and valve stem 34 can be operable to move in an axial direction relative to valve guide 36.
  • Valve spring 38 can bias valve stem 34 and valve head 32 into a home position. As shown in Figure 1 , the home position can correspond to valve head 32 closing combustion chamber 26 to fluid communication with inlet chamber 28.
  • actuation mechanism 44 can be selectively operated to move valve stem 34 and valve head 32 from the home position and thereby open combustion chamber 26 to fluid communication with inlet chamber 28.
  • valve stem seal assembly 50 can provide a seal around valve stem 34 and valve guide 36 and can regulate oil and/or other fluids from oil chamber 24 from entering combustion chamber 26.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 50 can include venting features so that, at a predetermined pressure, excess exhaust gases can be vented. Such venting can prevent a decrease in performance of valve stem seal assembly 50 and/or failure of valve stem seal assembly 50 such as blow-off. The venting features of valve stem seal assembly 50 are described in further detail below.
  • valve stem seal assembly 50 can include a seal component 52.
  • Seal component 52 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 52 can include a first or top portion 54.
  • Top portion 54 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 54 can have an inside surface 55 defining sealing feature 56 and support features 57 for directly engaging valve stem 34 ( Figures 3A and 3B ).
  • four support features 57 can be disposed around inside surface 55.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 58 can extend radially outwardly from top portion 54.
  • Seal component 52 can also include a second or bottom portion 60.
  • Bottom portion 60 can extend from connecting portion 58 in an axial direction away from top portion 54.
  • Bottom portion 60 can be configured to extend around and have a selectively sealed engagement with valve guide 36.
  • bottom portion 60 can have an inside surface 62 defining at least one protrusion 63 and channel 64.
  • a plurality of protrusions 63 and channels 64 can be provided around the inside surface 62, as shown in the Figures.
  • Protrusions 63 can be sized to engage with valve guide 36 and can provide for a press fit between bottom portion 60 and valve guide 36: Channels 64 can provide for gas communication between bottom portion 60 and valve guide 36 and, thus, can form part of a passageway in gas communication with combustion chamber 26, as described in further detail below.
  • Bottom portion 60 can also have a pressure relief lip 68 extending therefrom.
  • Pressure relief lip 68 can extend from bottom portion 60 and contact valve guide 36 ( Figure 3A ). As described in further detail below, pressure relief lip 68 can have a selectively sealed engagement with valve guide 36.
  • Bottom portion 60 can also have an outside surface 70.
  • seal component 52 can be made of a variety of elastomeric materials including but not limited to fluoroelastomers, polyacrylics, and natural rubber.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 50 can also include a rigid component 72 ( Figures 3A and 3B ).
  • Rigid component 72 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around seal component 52.
  • Rigid component 72 can include an inside surface 74 configured to engage with outside surface 70 of bottom portion 60 of seal component 52 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 75 engaging intermediate portion 58.
  • Rigid component 72 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • valve stem seal assembly 50 can include a spring 80.
  • Spring 80 can be disposed around top portion 54 of seal component 52.
  • Spring 80 can exert an inward biasing force on top portion 54 to enhance the sealed engagement between seal component 52 and valve stem 34.
  • valve stem seal assembly 50 can be disposed around valve stem 34 and valve guide 36.
  • top portion 54 of seal component 52 can have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34, and bottom portion 60 can engage valve guide 36.
  • rigid component 72 can be disposed around seal component 52 and can help maintain the position of seal component 52.
  • Pressure relief lip 68 can have a sealing configuration, as shown in Figure 3A . In the sealing configuration, pressure relief lip 68 can engage valve guide 36.
  • pressure relief lip 68 can allow valve stem seal assembly 50 to prevent fluid communication between oil chamber 24 and combustion chamber 26.
  • Pressure relief lip 68 can also have a venting configuration, as shown in Figure 3B .
  • excess exhaust gases from combustion chamber 26 or back flow from chamber 28 can exert pressure on valve stem seal assembly 50.
  • excess exhaust gases can cause pressure relief lip 68 to open to the venting configuration.
  • pressure relief lip 68 in the venting configuration excess exhaust gases can vent from combustion chamber 26 through the passageway including channels 64 and to oil chamber 24.
  • pressure relief lip 68 can return to the sealing configuration and, thus, prevent oil or other fluids from oil chamber 24 from entering combustion chamber 26.
  • valve stem seal assembly 50 can vent excess exhaust gases from combustion chamber 26 while maintaining a sealed engagement around valve stem 34 and thus preventing oil and/or other fluids from oil chamber 24 from entering combustion chamber 26.
  • valve stem seal assemblies are shown. It will be understood that various embodiments of the present disclosure can incorporate similar components and features, and the descriptions of the components and features herein are not particular to a single embodiment and can apply to components and features in various embodiments.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 150 can include a seal component 152 which includes a gas lip 190.
  • Gas lip 190 can provide an additional seal between seal component 152 and a valve stem 134. Gas lip 190 can also help direct excess exhaust gases toward a pressure relief lip 168.
  • valve stem seal assembly 150 and seal component 152 can be substantially similar to valve stem seal assembly 50 and seal component 52 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 250 can include a seal component 252 having an inverted top portion 254.
  • Seal component 252 can further include a connecting portion 258 extending radially outwardly from top portion 254 and a bottom portion 260 extending axially from connecting portion 258. Due to the inverted configuration of top portion 254, bottom portion 260 can extend around top portion 254. Otherwise, bottom portion 260 can be substantially similar to bottom portion 60 discussed above.
  • the configuration of top portion 254 can help guide excess exhaust gases toward a pressure relief lip 268. Furthermore, due to the configuration of top portion 254, pressure exerted on top portion 254 can enhance the sealed engagement of top portion 254 with a valve stem 234.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 350 can include a seal component 352 and a rigid component 372.
  • Rigid component 372 can be configured to engage valve guide 336 between seal component 352 and valve guide 336.
  • rigid component 372 can have a press fit with valve guide 336.
  • rigid component 372 can define an inner surface 374 and an outer surface 376.
  • Inner surface 374 can include protrusions 377 and channels 378.
  • Channels 378 can provide for fluid communication between rigid component 372 and valve guide 336 and can function substantially similarly to channels 64 of seal component 52 discussed above.
  • seal component 352 can be disposed around rigid component 372 and can have a pressure relief lip 368 in contact with valve guide 336. Pressure relief lip 368 can be substantially similar to pressure relief lip 68 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 450 can include a seal component 452 and a rigid component 472.
  • Seal and rigid components 452, 472 can include all of the features of seal and rigid components 352, 372 discussed above. Additionally, seal component 452 can include an oil lip 492.
  • Oil lip 492 can extend from a connecting portion 458 axially away from a bottom portion 460. Oil lip 492 can define a pool or lubrication fluid trap around valve stem 434 for oil or other lubricant to gather and be available to lubricate valve stem 434 during operation.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 550 can include a seal component 552 having an inverted top portion 554.
  • the configuration of top portion 554 can enhance the sealed engagement between top portion 554 and a valve stem 534 such as is discussed above with regard to seal component 252 and top portion 254.
  • Engine 620 can have many components that are substantially similar to engine 20 discussed above. However, engine 620 can include a valve spring seat 640 which can extend upward and form a part of a valve stem seal assembly 650.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 650 can include a seal component 652 substantially similar to seal component 52 discussed above.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 650 can also include valve spring seat 640.
  • Valve spring seat 640 can be disposed around and can engage with seal component 652.
  • Valve spring seat 640 can help to maintain the position of seal component
  • valve spring seat 640 can include apertures 694 proximate a pressure relief lip 668. Apertures 694 can provide for venting of excess exhaust gases.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 750 can include a seal component 752 and a valve spring seat 740.
  • Seal component 752 can be substantially similar to seal component 152 discussed above, and a valve spring seat 740 can be substantially similar to valve spring seat 640 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 850 can include a seal component 852 and a valve spring seat 840.
  • Seal component 852 can be substantially similar to seal component 252 discussed above, and valve spring seat 840 can be substantially similar to valve spring seat 640 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 950 can include a valve guide 936, a seal component 952, and a rigid component 972.
  • Seal component 952 can be substantially similar to seal component 152 discussed above. However, seal component 952 includes a bottom portion 960 which does not have any protrusions or channels formed therein. Rigid component 972 can be substantially similar to rigid component 72 discussed above.
  • Valve guide 936 can include at least one channel 998 formed therein. For example, as shown in Figure 13 , valve guide 936 can have a plurality of channels 998. With seal component 952 disposed around valve guide 936, channels 998 can provide for gas communication between bottom portion 960 and valve guide 936 and, thus, can form part of a passageway in gas communication with a combustion chamber as described above.
  • valve stem seal assembly 1050 can include a valve guide 1036, a seal component 1052, and a rigid component 1072.
  • Seal component 1052 can be substantially similar to seal component 252 discussed above.
  • bottom portion 1060 of seal component 1052 does not include protrusions or channels formed therein.
  • Rigid component 1072 can be substantially similar to rigid component 272 discussed above.
  • valve guide 1036 can be substantially similar to valve guide 936.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 1150 can include a valve guide 1136, a seal component 1152, and a valve spring seat 1140.
  • Seal component 1152 can be substantially similar to seal component 952 discussed above.
  • Valve spring seat 1140 can be substantially similar to valve spring seat 640 discussed above.
  • valve guide 1136 can be substantially similar to valve guide 936 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 1250 can include a valve guide 1236, a seal component 1252, and a valve spring seat 1240.
  • Seal component 1252 can be substantially similar to seal component 1052 discussed above.
  • Valve spring seat 1240 can be substantially similar to valve spring seat 640 discussed above.
  • valve guide 1236 can be substantially similar to valve guide 936 discussed above.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 1350 can include a valve guide 1336, a seal component 1352, and a rigid component 1372.
  • Seal component 1352 can be substantially similar to seal component 952 discussed above.
  • valve guide1336 includes retention groove 1354 for reducing the potential for seal pop off, by providing a ridge that the seal forms where the rubber is not compressed at the groove to improve retention.
  • Rigid component 1372 can be substantially similar to rigid component 972 discussed above.
  • Valve guide 1336 can include at least one channel 1398 formed therein.
  • valve guide 1336 can have a plurality of channels 1398. With seal component 1352 disposed around valve guide 1336, channels 1398 can provide for gas communication between bottom portion 1360 and valve guide 1336 and, thus, can form part of a passageway in gas communication with a combustion chamber as described above.
  • valve stem seal assembly 1050 of Fig. 14 is shown with a retention groove 1454 provided in the valve guide 1036.
  • a valve stem seal assembly 1550 can include a valve guide 1536, a seal component 1552, and a rigid component 1572.
  • the rigid component 1572 includes a radially outwardly stepped portion 1502 and supporting a radially inwardly extending distal end portion 1504 as the pressure relief lip in contact with the surface of the valve guide.
  • the seal component 1552 includes a bottom portion 1560 that has a radially outwardly stepped portion 1506 corresponding to the outwardly stepped portion 1502 of the rigid component 1572.
  • the outwardly stepped portion 1502 provides a valve spring pilot to assist centering of the valve spring, and creates a larger radial space for optional vent lip configurations for increase tuning of the opening pressure of the lip.
  • the rigid component 1572 with an outwardly stepped portion 1502 stepped portion and a supported radially inwardly extending distal end portion 1504 contacting the valve guide 1536 is shown incorporated with a seal component 1650 having an inverted top portion 1654.
  • the outwardly stepped portion 1502 provides a valve spring pilot to assist centering of the valve spring, and creates a larger radial space for optional vent lip configurations for increase tuning of the opening pressure of the lip.
  • the cavity created radially inward by the stepped portion 1502 allows oil to pool above the vent lip which assists sealing any vacuum pressure that may exist outside the vent lip.
  • the pool of oil acts as a barrier to the vacuum pressure but will release the oil when a positive pressure in the cavity occurs, thereby allowing the vent lip to release positive pressure while sealing against a possible vacuum pressure.
  • valve stem seal assembly 1750 can include a seal component 1752.
  • Seal component 1752 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 1752 can include a first or top portion 1754.
  • Top portion 1754 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 1754 can have a sealing feature 1756 and a gas lip 1757 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 1758 can extend radially outward from top portion 1754.
  • Seal component 1752 can also include a second or bottom portion 1760.
  • Bottom portion 1760 can extend from connecting portion 1758 in an axial direction away from top portion 1754.
  • Bottom portion 1760 can be configured to extend around and have sealed engagement with valve guide 36.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1750 can also include a rigid component 1772.
  • Rigid component 1772 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around seal component 1752.
  • Rigid component 1772 can include an inside surface 1774 configured to engage with an outside surface 1770 of bottom portion 1760 of seal component 1752 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 1775 engaging intermediate portion 1758.
  • Rigid component 1772 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1750 can include a spring 1780.
  • Spring 1780 can be disposed around top portion 1754 of seal component 1752.
  • Spring 1780 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 1754 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 1752 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 1752 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 1782 extending from the top portion 1754 and engaging an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • a bumper 1784 can extend axially from either the top portion 1754 or the connecting portion 1758 of the seal component 1752 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • a pressure relief channel 1786 is formed radially through the bumper 1784.
  • the valve guide 36 can further include an axially extending pressure relief channel 1790 in an outer surface thereof. Excessive back pressure or gases are directed at the pressure relief lip 1782 which will open and allow pressure/gases to exit out along the channel 1786 and channel 1790 thereby allowing the primary sealing lip 1756 to function properly.
  • valve stem seal assembly 1850 can include a seal component 1852.
  • Seal component 1852 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 1852 can include a first or top portion 1854.
  • Top portion 1854 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 1854 can have a sealing feature 1856 and a gas lip 1857 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 1858 can extend radially outward from top portion 1854.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1850 can also include a rigid component 1872.
  • Rigid component 1872 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around valve guide 36.
  • Rigid component 1872 can include an inside surface 1874 configured to engage with an outside surface of the valve guide 36 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 1875 engaging connecting portion 1858.
  • Rigid component 1872 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1850 can include a spring 1880.
  • Spring 1880 can be disposed around top portion 1854 of seal component 1852.
  • Spring 1880 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 1854 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 1852 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 1852 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 1882 extending from the top portion 1854 and engaging an end face of the valve guide.
  • a bumper 1884 can extend axially from either the top portion 1854 or the connecting portion 1858 of the seal component 1852 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • the valve guide 36 can further include an axially extending pressure relief channel 1890 in an outer surface thereof that extends beyond a lower edge of the rigid component 1872.
  • the pressure relief channel 1890 can also engage with a radially inwardly extending channel 1892 provided on an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • the channel 1892 extends radially inward beyond a radially inner edge of a shoulder 1876 of the rigid components 1872.
  • the shoulder 1876 is disposed against an end face of the valve guide 36. Excessive back pressure or gases are directed at the pressure relief lip 1882 which will open and allow pressure/gases to exit out along the channel 1892 and channel 1890 thereby allowing the primary sealing lip 1856 to function properly.
  • valve stem seal assembly 1950 can include a seal component 1952.
  • Seal component 1952 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 1952 can include a first or top ortion 1954.
  • Top portion 1954 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 1954 can have a sealing feature 1956 and a gas lip 1957 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 1958 can extend radially outward from top portion 1954.
  • Seal component 1952 can also include a second or bottom portion 1960.
  • Bottom portion 1960 can extend from connecting portion 1958 in an axial direction away from top portion 1954.
  • Bottom portion 1960 can be configured to extend around and have sealed engagement with valve guide 36.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1950 can also include a rigid component 1972.
  • Rigid component 1972 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around seal component 1952.
  • Rigid component 1972 can include an inside surface 1974 configured to engage with an outside surface 1970 of bottom portion 1960 of seal component 1952 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 1975 engaging intermediate portion 1958.
  • Rigid component 1972 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 1950 can include a spring 1980.
  • Spring 1980 can be disposed around top portion 1954 of seal component 1952.
  • Spring 1980 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 1954 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 1952 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 1952 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 1982 extending from the top portion 1954 and engaging an end face of the
  • a bumper 1984 can extend axially from either the top portion 1954 or the connecting portion 1958 of the seal component 1952 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • a pressure relief channel 1986 is formed radially through the bumper 1984.
  • the bottom portion 1960 of the seal component 1952 can further include an axially extending pressure relief channel 1992 in an inner surface thereof. Excessive back pressure or gases are directed at the pressure relief lip 1982 which will open and allow pressure/gases to exit out along the channel 1986 and channel 1992 thereby allowing the primary sealing lip 1956 to function properly.
  • valve stem seal assembly 2050 can include a seal component 2052.
  • Seal component 2052 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 2052 can include a first or top portion 2054.
  • Top portion 2054 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 2054 can have a sealing feature 2056 and a gas lip 2057 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 2058 can extend radially outward from top portion 2054.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2050 can also include a rigid component 2072.
  • Rigid component 2072 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around valve guide 36.
  • Rigid component 2072 can include an inwardly protruding portion 2074 configured to engage with an outside surface of the valve guide 36 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 2075 engaging connecting portion 2058.
  • Rigid component 2072 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2050 can include a spring 2080.
  • Spring 2080 can be disposed around top portion 2054 of seal component 2052.
  • Spring 2080 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 2054 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 2052 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 2052 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 2082 extending from the top portion 2054 and engaging an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • a bumper 2084 can extend axially from either the top portion 2054 or the connecting portion 2058 of the seal component 2052 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • a pressure relief channel 2086 is formed radially through the bumper 2084.
  • valve stem seal assembly 2150 can include a seal component 2152.
  • Seal component 2152 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 2152 can include a first or top portion 2154.
  • Top portion 2154 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 2154 can have a sealing feature 2156 and a gas lip 2157 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 2158 can extend radially outward from top portion 2154.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2150 can also include a rigid component 2172.
  • Rigid component 2172 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around valve guide 36.
  • Rigid component 2172 can include an inwardly protruding portion 2174 configured to engage with an outside surface of the valve guide 36 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 2175 engaging connecting portion 2158.
  • Rigid component 2172 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2150 can include a spring 2180.
  • Spring 2180 can be disposed around top portion 2154 of seal component 2152.
  • Spring 2180 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 2154 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 2152 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 2152 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 2182 extending from the top portion 2154 and engaging an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • a bumper 2184 can extend axially from either the top portion 2154 or the connecting portion 2158 of the seal component 2156 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • the valve guide 36 can include a radially extending pressure relief channel 2190 in an end surface thereof. The pressure relief channel 2190 extends beyond inner and outer edges of bumper 2184.
  • valve stem seal assembly 2250 can include a seal component 2252.
  • Seal component 2252 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 2252 can include a first or top portion 2254.
  • Top portion 2254 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 2254 can have a sealing feature 2256 and a gas lip 2257 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 2258 can extend radially outward from top portion 2254.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2250 can also include a rigid component 2272.
  • Rigid component 2272 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around valve guide. Rigid component 2272 can tightly engage valve guide 36 and can include a venting aperture 2290 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 2275 engaging connecting portion 2258. Rigid component 2272 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2250 can include a spring 2280.
  • Spring 2280 can be disposed around top portion 2254 of seal component 2252.
  • Spring 2280 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 2254 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 2252 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 2252 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 2282 extending from the top portion 2254 and engaging an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • a bumper 2284 can extend axially from either the top portion 2254 or the connecting portion 2258 of the seal component 2252 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • a pressure relief channel 2286 is formed radially through the bumper 2284. Excessive back pressure or gases are directed at the pressure relief lip 2282 which will open and allow pressure/gases to exit out along the channel 2286 and venting aperture 2290 thereby allowing the primary sealing lip 2256 to function properly.
  • valve stem seal assembly 2350 can include a seal component 2352.
  • Seal component 2352 can be a single, unitary body having a generally annular shape.
  • Seal component 2352 can include a first or top portion 2354.
  • Top portion 2354 can be configured to be disposed around and have a sealed engagement with valve stem 34.
  • top portion 2354 can have a sealing feature 2356 and a gas lip 2357 each engaging the valve stem 34.
  • an intermediate or connecting portion 2358 can extend radially outward from top portion 2354.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2350 can also include a rigid component 2372.
  • Rigid component 2372 can have a generally annular shape and can extend around valve guide 36.
  • Rigid component 2372 can tightly engage with an outside surface of valve guide 36 and can include a venting aperture 2390 and a radially inwardly extending flange portion 2375 engaging connecting portion 2358.
  • Rigid component 2372 can be made of a variety of relatively rigid materials.
  • Valve stem seal assembly 2350 can include a spring 2380.
  • Spring 2380 can be disposed around top portion 2354 of seal component 2352.
  • Spring 2380 can exert an inward biasing against top portion 2354 to enhance sealed engagement between seal component 2352 and valve stem 34.
  • the seal component 2352 can further include an axially extending pressure relief lip 2382 extending from the sealed portion 2354 and engaging an end face of the valve guide 36.
  • a bumper 2384 can extend axially from either the top portion 2354 or the connecting portion 2358 of the seal component 2352 and engages an end of the valve guide 36.
  • the valve guide 36 includes a radially extending pressure relief channel 2392 in an end surface thereof.
  • the pressure relief channel 2392 extends radially beyond inner and outer edges of the bumper 2384. Excessive back pressure or gases are directed at the pressure relief lip 2382 which will open and allow pressure/gases to exit out along the channel 2392 and through venting aperture 2390 thereby allowing the primary sealing lip 2356 to function properly.

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  1. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung (950; 1050; 1150; 1250; 1350; 1550; 1650; 1750; 1850; 2150; 2350) für einen Verbrennungsmotor, wobei der Motor ein Gehäuse (22) einschließt, welches eine Schmierkammer (24) und eine Verbrennungskammer (26) trennt, wobei die Ventilschaftdichturgsanordnung umfasst:
    eine Ventilführung (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536), die in dem Gehäuse befestigt ist und sich zwischen der Schmierkammer und der Verbrennungskammer erstreckt;
    einen Ventilschaft (34; 934; 1034; 1134; 1234), der sich durch die Ventilführung hindurch zwischen der Schmierkammer und der Verbrennungskammer erstreckt,
    und einen ringförmigen Elastomerkörper, der zur Unordnung um den Ventilschaft herum vorgesehen ist, wobei der Elastomerkörper einen ersten Abschnitt (954; 1054; 1254; 1254; 1354; 1654; 1754; 1854; 2154; 2354) einschließt, der für einen dichtenden Eingriff mit dem Ventilschaft (34; 934; 1034; 1134; 1234) vorgesehen ist, der sich von dem ersten Abschnitt erstreckt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    die Ventilführung einen Druckentlastungskanal (998; 1098; 1198; 1298; 1398; 1790; 1890; 2190; 2392) in ihrer Oberfläche einschließt; 1068; 1168; 1268; 1763; 1882; 1982; 2082; 2182; 2382) vorgesehen ist, der sich von dem ersten Abschnitt erstreckt,
    wobei die Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung eine Druckentlastungslippe (968; 1068; 1168; 1268; 1768; 1882; 1982; 2082; 2182; 2382) einschließt, wobei die Druckentlastungslippe eine dichtende Konfiguration und eine entlüftende Konfiguration aufweist, wobei die dichtende Konfiguration zum Verschließen eines Durchgangs in Fluidverbindung mit einer Verbrennungskammer des Motors zu einer Schmierkammer des Motors vorgesehen ist, wobei die entlüftende Konfiguration zum Öffnen des Durchgangs zu der Schmierkammer vorgesehen ist; und
    die Druckentlastungslippe (968; 1068; 1168; 1268; 1768; 1882; 1982; 2082; 2182; 2382) betriebsfähig ist, um bei einem vorgegebenen Druck innerhalb des Durchgangs und der Verbrennungskammer (26) zu der Entlüftungskonfiguration zu öffnen, damit überschüssige Abgase aus dem Durchgang und der Verbrennungskammer (26) entlüften können, und die Druckentlastungslippe (968; 1068; 1168; 1268; 1768; 1882; 1982; 2082; 2182; 2382) betriebsfähig ist, um nach dem Entlüftet der überschüssigen Abgase zu der dichtenden Konfiguration zu verschließen, damit Fluid aus der Schmierkammer (24) nicht in den Durchgang und die Verbrennungskammer (26) eintreten wann.
  2. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung (950; 1050; 1150; 1250; 1350; 1550; 1650; 1750; 1850; 2150; 2350) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Druckentlastungskanal (998; 1098; 1198; 1298; 1398; 1790; 1890; 2190; 2392) in einer Außenfläche der Ventilführung (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536) bereitgestellt wird.
  3. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung (950; 1050; 1150; 1250; 1350; 1550; 1650; 1750; 1850; 2150; 2350) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei der ringförmige Elastomerkörper (952; 1052; 1052; 1152; 1252; 1352; 1552; 1752; 1852; 2152; 2352) zur Anordnung um den Ventilschaft (34; 934; 1034; 1134; 1234) und die Ventilführung (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536) herum vorgesehen ist.
  4. Ventilschaftdichtungsanardnung (950; 1050; 1150; 1250; 1350; 1550; 1650; 1750; 1850; 2150; 2350) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei der Elastomerkörper einen zweiten Abschnitt, der adaptiert ist, um sich um die Ventilführung (36; 936; 1096; 1136; 1236; 1396; 1536) herum zu erstrecken, einen Verbindungsabschnitt (1758; 1858; 1958; 2158; 2258; 2358), welcher sich von dem ersten Abschnitt radial auswärts zu dem zweiten Abschnitt erstreckt, und die Druckentlastungslippe (966; 1068; 1168; 1268; 1782; 1882; 1982; 2082; 2182; 2382) einschließt, die sich von dem ersten Abschnitt (954; 1054; 1154; 1254; 1354; 1354; 1654; 1754; 1854; 2154; 2354) erstreckt.
  5. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung nach Anspruch 4, ferner umfassend einen Stoßfänger (1784; 1884; 1984; 2084; 2184; 2284; 2384), der sich axial von dem Verbindungsabschnitt (1758; 1858; 1958; 2158; 2258; 2358) erstreckt und mit einem Endabschnitt der Ventilführung (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536) in Eingriff kommt.
  6. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung nach Anspruch 5, wobei der Druckentlastungskanal (998; 1098; 1198; 1298; 1398; 1790; 1890; 2190; 2392) in der Ventilführung sich radial einwärts über eine Innenkante des Schulterabschnitts (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536) des ringförmigen starren Körpers (972; 1072; 1372; 1572; 1772; 1872; 2072; 2172; 2372) hinaus und axial über ein Ende des ringförmigen starren Körpers hinaus erstreckt.
  7. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung nach Anspruch 4, ferner umfassend einen Stoßfänger (1784; 1884; 1984; 2084; 2184; 2284; 2384), der sich von dem ringförmigen Elastomerkörper (952; 1052; 1152; 1252; 1352; 1552; 1752; 1852; 2152; 2352) erstreckt und mit einem Ende der Ventilführung (36; 936; 1036; 1136; 1236; 1336; 1536) in Eingriff kommt, wobei sich der Druckentlastungskanal (998; 1098; 1198; 1296; 1398; 1790; 1890; 2190; 2392) radial einwärts von einer Innenkante des Stoßfängers (1784; 1884; 1984; 2084; 2184; 2284; 2384) und radial auswärts von einer Außenkante des Stoßfängers (1784; 1884; 1984; 2084; 2184; 2284; 2384) erstreckt.
  8. Ventilschaftdichtungsanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Anspräche, wobei der erste Abschnitt (954; 1054; 1154; 1254; 1354; 1654; 1784; 1884; 1984; 2084; 2184; 2284; 2384) ein Dichtungsabschnitt ist.
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