US10385918B1 - Bearing with visco-metal layers reactive to increase dynamically clearance and minimum oil film thickness - Google Patents

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US10385918B1
US10385918B1 US16/042,270 US201816042270A US10385918B1 US 10385918 B1 US10385918 B1 US 10385918B1 US 201816042270 A US201816042270 A US 201816042270A US 10385918 B1 US10385918 B1 US 10385918B1
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  • the present disclosure relates to motor vehicles, and more specifically to high-load rotating components within motor vehicle powertrains.
  • Rotating masses within motor vehicle internal combustion engines are subject to significant stresses as the rotating components of the engines operate.
  • ICEs internal combustion engines
  • linear motions of pistons in cylinder bores is converted into rotational motion of a crankshaft by way of a series of bearings connecting each of the pistons to a connecting rod, and connecting the connecting rod to the crankshaft.
  • the crankshaft rotates within a series of crankshaft or main bearings.
  • Each of the bearings is lubricated to prevent thermal stress and strain, and to reduce frictional losses.
  • the loading of a bearing in an ICE is generally not homogenous.
  • a bearing supporting a non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component of a motor vehicle engine includes a plurality of bearing portions joined together and forming a substantially cylindrical outer surface and a substantially cylindrical center bore, the substantially cylindrical central bore surrounding and supporting the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • a lubricating fluid is supplied to the multi-layer bearing and forming a lubricating film between the substantially cylindrical central bore and the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the bearing having a plurality of bearing layers unevenly distributed about a circumference and along a longitudinal axis of the bearing, and the bearing layers reactively ovalize and alter a minimum lubricating fluid thickness on a portion of the substantially cylindrical central bore that ovalizes in response to transient local loads imparted by the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the plurality of bearing portions include a first or lower bearing portion joined to a second or upper bearing portion, the plurality of bearing layers further including a first bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a second bearing layer, the second bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a third bearing layer, the third bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a fourth bearing layer.
  • the first bearing layer includes a coating layer forming the substantially cylindrical central bore, the coating layer directly supporting and in contact with the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the second bearing layer includes one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material and a metal insert or metal layer.
  • the third bearing layer includes one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material, and is unevenly distributed about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing, and wherein the third bearing layer has a non-uniform thickness.
  • the third bearing layer includes a plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas at predetermined locations of peak transient load.
  • the fourth bearing layer includes a metallic bearing substrate, the metallic bearing substrate forming the substantially cylindrical outer surface, the metallic bearing substrate unevenly distributed about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing, the fourth bearing layer having a non-uniform thickness, and the fourth bearing layer having a plurality of wells receiving the plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas.
  • the third bearing layer and the fourth bearing layer have a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the reactively ovalizing bearing layers increase a clearance at predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • the increased clearance further includes a localized increased minimum oil film thickness or fluid lubricating film thickness at the predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • a multi-layer bearing supporting a non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component of a motor vehicle engine includes a first or upper bearing portion joined to a second or lower bearing portion, the first and second bearing portions forming a substantially cylindrical outer surface and a substantially cylindrical center bore, the substantially cylindrical central bore surrounding and supporting the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • a lubricating fluid is supplied to the multi-layer bearing and forming a lubricating film between the substantially cylindrical central bore and the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the multi-layer bearing having a first bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a second bearing layer, the second bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a third bearing layer, the third bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a fourth bearing layer, at least two of the first, second, third and fourth bearing layers having variable thicknesses distributed unevenly about a circumference and along a longitudinal axis of the multi-layer bearing; wherein the variable thicknesses of the at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth bearing layers reactively locally ovalize and alter a minimum lubricating fluid thickness on a portion of the substantially cylindrical central bore that ovalizes in response to transient loads imparted by the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the first or upper bearing layer includes a metallic coating or spray powder multi-chemical component coating layer forming the substantially cylindrical central bore, the coating layer directly supporting and in contact with the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • the second or lower bearing layer includes one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material and a metal insert or metal layer.
  • the third bearing layer includes one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic materials unevenly distributed about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • the third bearing layer includes a plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas at predetermined locations of peak transient load.
  • the fourth bearing layer includes a metallic bearing substrate, the metallic bearing substrate forming the substantially cylindrical outer surface, the metallic bearing substrate unevenly distributed about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing and the fourth bearing layer having a plurality of wells receiving the plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas at the predetermined locations of peak load.
  • the third bearing layer and the fourth bearing layer have a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the reactively ovalizing bearing layers increase a clearance at predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • the increased clearance further includes a localized increased minimum oil film thickness or fluid lubricating film thickness at the predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • a multi-layer bearing supporting a non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component of a motor vehicle engine includes a first or upper bearing portion joined to a second or lower bearing portion, the first or upper and second or lower bearing portions forming a substantially cylindrical outer surface and a substantially cylindrical center bore, the substantially cylindrical central bore surrounding and supporting the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component, and a plurality of bearing layers.
  • a lubricating fluid is supplied to the multi-layer bearing and forming a lubricating film between the substantially cylindrical central bore and the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component.
  • a first of the plurality of bearing layers being a metallic coating or spray powder multi-chemical component coating bearing layer forming the substantially cylindrical bore, directly supporting and in contact with the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component, and the first metallic coating or spray powder multi-chemical component coating bearing layer disposed radially inward of and overtop a second of the plurality of bearing layers.
  • the second of the plurality of bearing layers composed of one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material and a metal insert, the second of the plurality of bearing layers disposed radially inward of and overtop a third of the plurality of bearing layers.
  • the third of the plurality of bearing layers composed of one or more hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic materials, the third of the plurality of bearing layers disposed radially inward of and overtop a fourth of the plurality of bearing layers.
  • the fourth bearing layer including a metallic bearing substrate forming the substantially cylindrical outer surface of the bearing.
  • At least two of the plurality of bearing layers having variable thicknesses distributed unevenly about a circumference and along a longitudinal axis of the multi-layer bearing.
  • One of the at least two of the plurality of bearing layers has a plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas at predetermined locations of peak transient load.
  • Another of the at least two of the plurality of bearing layers has a plurality of wells receiving the plurality of thickened smooth lobate areas at the predetermined locations of peak load, the variable thicknesses of the at least two of the plurality of bearing layers reactively ovalizing in response to transient local loads imparted by the non-homogeneously or homogeneously loaded rotating component, and the reactively ovalizing bearing layers increasing a clearance at predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing and increase minimum oil film thickness or fluid lubricating film thickness at the predetermined locations about the circumference and along the longitudinal axis of the bearing.
  • FIG. 1 is an environmental view of a motor vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine having one or more bearings with visco-metallic layers reactive to dynamically increase clearance and minimum oil thickness according to an aspect of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2A is a plan view of a bearing showing exemplary load patterns at a first crankshaft position according to an aspect of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2B is a plan view of a bearing showing exemplary load patterns at a second crankshaft position according to an aspect of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2C is a plan view of a bearing showing exemplary load patterns at a third crankshaft position according to an aspect of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3A is a plan view of a bearing according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is a cross sectional view taken across line C-C of the bearing of FIG. 3A according to an aspect of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is an axonometric view of the bearing of FIG. 3A according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
  • Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
  • first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
  • Spatially relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
  • a motor vehicle having a bearing with visco-metallic layers reactive to dynamically increase clearance and minimum oil thickness is shown and generally indicated by reference number 10 . While the motor vehicle 10 is depicted as a car, it should be understood that the motor vehicle 10 may be a car, a truck, an SUV, a van, a motor home, a semi, a tractor, a bus, a go-kart, or any other such motor vehicle 10 without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • the motor vehicle 10 is equipped with a powertrain 12 having an engine 14 , and a transmission 16 operable to translate power from the engine 14 into drive motion.
  • the engine 14 is an internal combustion engine (ICE).
  • the motor vehicle 10 powertrain 12 of FIG. 1 is depicted as having only an ICE 14 and a transmission 16 , it should be appreciated that the powertrain 12 may include hybrid systems such as battery packs (not shown), electric motors (not shown), or the like without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • the ICE 14 includes a variety of reciprocating and rotating components that operate to translate energy released by combustion of fuel and air within a combustion chamber 18 of the ICE 14 combustion energy into rotational motion.
  • the ICE 14 includes a crankshaft 20 rotatingly supported in an engine block 22 of the ICE 14 by a first or main bearing (not specifically shown), and rotatingly connected at a crank arm 25 to a connecting rod 26 via a second or connecting rod bearing 28 .
  • the connecting rod 26 is rotatingly connected via a third bearing or piston pin carrier 30 carrying a piston pin, gudgeon pin, or wrist pin 31 to a piston 32 disposed in a cylinder bore 34 of the ICE 14 .
  • the piston 32 moves in a linear fashion through a portion of the cylinder bore 34 .
  • Linear motion of the piston 32 is translated into rotational motion of the crankshaft 20 via the first and second bearings 28 , 30 in conjunction with the connecting rod 26 .
  • the second bearing 28 usually is composed of an “upper connecting rod bearing” 28 A and “lower connecting rod bearing” 28 B: both upper bearing 28 A and lower bearing 28 B can be fixed to or installed in the connecting rod 26 with limited mutual movement.
  • Upper bearing 28 A and lower bearing 28 B participate to create a cylindrical surface surrounded the crankshaft.
  • the ICE 14 operates in either two or four-stroke manner. That is, in a first example, the ICE 14 is a two stroke engine 14 in which the end of a combustion stroke and the beginning of a compression stroke occur simultaneously, and an intake and exhaust or scavenging stroke occur simultaneously. In the first example, a single rotation of the crankshaft 20 allows a full combustion cycle for a given piston 32 . In a second example, the ICE 14 is a four-stroke engine 14 in which each of an intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust stroke are separated from one another. That is, during the intake stroke, the piston 32 moves towards the crankshaft 20 within the cylinder bore 34 , drawing a mixture of fuel and air into the cylinder bore 34 via an intake port or valve (not specifically shown).
  • the piston 32 reverses direction from the intake stroke, moving away from the crankshaft 20 , and compressing the fuel and air mixture.
  • the fuel and air mixture is ignited within the cylinder bore 34 causing an increase in pressure within that drives the piston 32 back towards the crankshaft 20 again.
  • the piston 32 reverses direction again and moves away from the crankshaft 20 , thereby pushing exhaust material out of the cylinder bore 34 via an exhaust port or valve (not specifically shown).
  • the ICE 14 is a rotary engine such as a Wankel-type engine (not specifically shown).
  • the ICE 14 includes a substantially triangular rotary piston or rotor (not shown) that rotates eccentrically via a toothed gear-like interface about a central eccentric shaft or E-shaft.
  • Wankel-type engines operate as two stroke engines 14
  • Wankel-type engines operate as four-stroke engines 14 .
  • first bearing 24 support the shaft in the cylinder block 22 and is usually called “main bearing”.
  • loads on the first bearings 24 vary as the pistons 32 or the rotor reciprocate within the ICE 14 .
  • the second or connecting rod bearing 28 experiences inconsistent load as a piston 32 of the ICE 14 moves within the ICE 14 .
  • the second or connecting rod bearing 28 is shown as a part of a four-stroke ICE 14 having pistons 32 linearly reciprocating within cylinder bores 34 .
  • Each of first and second bearings 24 , 28 is subjected to periodic compression stresses as the ICE 14 operates.
  • the connecting rod 26 of FIG. 2A is shown just before achieving top dead center (TDC) in a maximum compressive load at the peak of combustion.
  • TDC top dead center
  • the connecting rod 26 and the piston 32 are disposed as far away from an axis of rotation “A” of the crankshaft 20 .
  • the piston 32 moves to the top-most position within the cylinder bore 34 , thereby compressing an air/fuel mixture within a combustion chamber of the cylinder bore 34 .
  • the TDC position places peak compressive load “L1” on the second bearing 28 , on upper portion 28 A at locations approximately within ⁇ 45° and 45° displaced from the longitudinal axis “B” of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the longitudinal axis B is defined as the axis that starts from a center of a first substantially cylindrical aperture 48 within a big end 50 of the connecting rod 26 and extends to a center of a second substantially cylindrical aperture 52 disposed in a small end 54 of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the connecting rod 26 is shown in a second position in which the second bearing 28 experiences a max inertial or tension load.
  • the connecting rod 26 is shown at TDC just as the piston 32 is about to begin descending towards the crankshaft 20 during the combustion stroke.
  • peak inertial loads “L2” are transmitted through the piston 32 to the connecting rod 26 and into the second bearing 28 on lower bearing portion 28 B at locations approximately between 135° and 225° displaced from the longitudinal axis “B” of the connecting rod 26 , as shown in FIG. 2B .
  • the connecting rod 26 is shown in a third position in which the second bearing 28 experiences a maximum lateral loading.
  • the connecting rod 26 is shown at maximum engine 14 speed when the crank arm 25 direction is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis “B” of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the second bearing 28 is loaded substantially on upper bearing 28 A, at 45° to the longitudinal axis “B” of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the second bearing 28 experiences maximum load at specific rotational positions of the crankshaft 20 and connecting rod 26 .
  • the maximum loads may vary substantially with respect to the particular ICE 14 application, and location within the particular ICE 14 .
  • the maximum transient loads and peaks loads during a rotation of crankshaft vary relative to the angular velocity of the engine and depending by the combustion and the engine working conditions. Additionally, while only three positions have thus far been described, it should be appreciated that depending on the type of ICE 14 , the directionality and the locations of the maximum bearing loads may vary substantially. Additionally, while the foregoing descriptions of FIGS.
  • first, second, and third bearings 24 , 28 , 30 have been described as having a single or two part construction, e.g. lower and upper bearing portions 28 A and 28 B, it should be appreciated that each of the bearings 24 , 28 , 30 may be constructed of more than two bearing portions without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • a bearing 36 according to one or more of the first, second, or third bearings 24 , 28 , 30 is shown in plan view supporting a shaft 37 of an engine part.
  • the bearing 36 has a substantially cylindrical outer surface 38 and defines a substantially cylindrical central bore 40 .
  • the substantially cylindrical outer surface 38 is sized and shaped to engage with and fit within a substantially cylindrical carrier 42 .
  • the first bearing 24 fits into a substantially cylindrical carrier 42 defined by a main bearing cap and main bearing seat (not specifically shown) while in the example of the second or connecting rod bearing 28 , the substantially cylindrical outer surface 38 fits within a cylindrical aperture 48 in a big end 50 of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the substantially cylindrical outer surface 38 fits within a second substantially cylindrical aperture 52 disposed within a small end 54 of the connecting rod 26 .
  • the substantially cylindrical central bore 40 of the bearing 36 carries an inconsistently loaded part 37 .
  • the substantially cylindrical central bore 40 of the first bearing 24 fits around and rotates about a portion of the crankshaft 20 .
  • the substantially cylindrical central bore 40 of the second bearing 28 fits around and rotates about the crank pin or rod journal 56 at a distal end of the crank arm 25 of the crankshaft 20 .
  • the substantially cylindrical central bore 40 of the third bearing 30 fits around and rotates about the piston pin, gudgeon pin, or wrist pin 31 .
  • the third bearing 30 fits within the small end 54 of the connecting rod 26 , and can be called “small end bushing”.
  • a fourth bearing fits within the piston 32 and supports the piston wrist pin 31 . That is, in some examples, the wrist pin 31 is rotatably supported within both the small end 54 of the connecting rod 26 and within the piston 32 by third bearing 30 or small end bushing.
  • first, second, and third bearings 24 , 28 , 30 are non-homogeneous, as described with respect to FIGS. 2A-2C .
  • the multi-layer construction of the bearing 36 includes a first or coating layer 58 .
  • the first layer 58 is composed of a metal or metal alloy such as bronze, brass, tin compounds, or the like, having desirable friction and wear characteristics.
  • the first or coating layer 58 is disposed overtop and concentrically inward of a second or hard viscoplastic/viscoelastic material and metal insert/layer 60 .
  • the second layer 60 is composed of a viscoelastic material having desirable stiffness, compression resistance, resiliency, and the like.
  • the second layer 60 is disposed concentrically inward and overtop a third or hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material layer 62 .
  • the third layer 62 is composed of a polyetherketone, or a thermoplastic, viscoplastic or viscoelastic material.
  • the material of the third layer 62 is mixed with carbon, such as graphite.
  • the hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material 62 is disposed concentrically inward and overtop of a fourth metallic or steel bearing substrate 64 layer.
  • each of the second and third layers 60 , 62 is a thin metal layer in combination with a viscoplastic layer or a thin metal layer coated directly in viscoplastic material.
  • at least a viscoplastic layer in the second and third layers 60 , 62 are reactive, ovalizing and opening increased clearance for the engine part 31 , loaded by oil pressure, when and where there is more fluid load due to reactions of the viscoplastic/viscoelastic material making up the second and third layers 60 , 62 .
  • the dynamic change of curvature of an inner support surface 65 of the bearing 36 is dependent on the properties of the viscoplastic/viscoelastic material.
  • the dynamic change of curvature of the inner support surface 65 of the bearing is dependent on the limit of elasticity to ovalization, and a viscoplastic/viscoelastic radial layer reaction limit for each of the second and third layers 60 , 62 .
  • Higher minimum oil film thickness or fluid lubricating film thickness caused by higher clearances, i.e. local increased eccentricity due to ovalization of the multilayer bearing 36 is induced by load reactive bearing 36 layers locally on loaded oil or lubricating fluid film thickness of a given sector of the bearing 36 support surface 65 .
  • the oil or fluid film thickness forms an enlarged pillow providing increased support and lubrication to the engine part 31 supported by the bearing 36 as distributed film thickness loads are increased.
  • the bearing 36 provides a pathway for lubricant to enter areas of the bearing 36 that are experiencing increased load.
  • increased lubrication is provided at times and locations where the bearing 36 and engine part 31 are most prone to wear.
  • the axial or longitudinal loading of the bearing 36 can be mitigated by providing localized ovalization that generates a higher lubricant film thickness or pillow that reactively allows additional lubricant to enter and better lubricate the support surface 65 of the bearing 36 where it contacts the engine part 31 .
  • the third or hard viscoplastic or viscoelastic material layer 62 and the fourth metallic or steel bearing substrate layer 64 each have a variable thickness which will be described in greater detail below.
  • the third and fourth layers, 62 , 64 form a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the third layer 62 includes four substantially smooth lobate protrusions or areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 protruding into and received by wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 within the fourth layer 64 .
  • the circumferential locations of the smooth lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , and 72 and the corresponding wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 are defined by predetermined locations of non-homogeneous transient peak loads experienced by the bearing 36 .
  • the placement of the lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 is optimized to improve oil film thickness and to improve oil film distribution to reduce wear of the bearing 36 and an engine 14 supported by the bearing 36 . That is, in order to provide increased support and/or lubrication for the bearing 36 at predetermined locations where the bearing 36 experiences transient peak loads, wells are formed in the metallic or steel bearing substrate.
  • annular or circumferential aspects the smooth lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 , and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 have a substantially continuous smooth shape optimized to reduce friction and improve lubrication of a part 37 supported by the bearing 36 .
  • symmetrical multi-layer bearings 36 are advantageous, as loads are applied from bilaterally, rather than generally from a single side as in an inline engine configuration.
  • FIG. 3B a cross section taken across line C-C of the bearing 36 of FIG. 3A is shown.
  • the lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 , and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 are limited in extent.
  • the lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 , and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 extend for only a portion of a total length “L” of the bearing 36 .
  • the lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 , and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 extend for the total length “L” of the bearing 36 .
  • the smooth lobate areas 66 , 70 , and wells 74 , 78 have a discontinuous shape.
  • the wells 74 , 78 in the metallic or steel bearing substrate 64 have angular or beveled flange areas 82 extending to a well bottom 84 .
  • the smooth lobate areas 66 , 70 fit concentrically within the metallic or steel bearing substrate 64 and have matching beveled flange areas 86 and a lobate outer portion 88 disposed within and in contact with the wells 74 , 78 . While only the smooth lobate areas 66 , 70 and wells 74 , 78 are shown in FIG. 3B , it should be appreciated that the smooth lobate areas 68 , 72 and wells 76 , 80 of FIG. 3A are constructed to have substantially the same topography.
  • each of the lobate areas 66 , 70 , and the wells 74 , 78 have been shown and described as having angular, or beveled, discontinuous axial shapes, each of the lobate areas 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 and the wells 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 may have other continuous, or discontinuous shapes without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • each of the smooth lobate areas 64 , 66 , 68 , 70 , and each of the wells, 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 have longitudinal section of layers that can be trapezoidal, with multi lobate areas, or of other shapes along the cylindrical bearing axis, creating three-dimensional continuous shape approximating a longitudinal half of one or more quenelles for example.
  • the bearing 36 has been described as having four layers (namely the coating 58 , viscoplastic/viscoelastic and metal insert/layer 60 , the hard viscoelastic or viscoplastic material 62 , and the metallic or steel bearing substrate 64 ), it should be appreciated that the bearing 36 may include a greater number of layers, or fewer layers, depending on the design constraints and needs of a particular application.
  • the multi-layer bearing 36 is shown in axonometric form so that the construction of the bearing 36 can be better understood.
  • the multi-layer bearing 36 is composed of two separate halves, namely a first or upper half 90 , and a second or lower half 92 .
  • the upper and lower halves 90 , 92 have interlocking teeth 94 . While in the diagram of FIG. 4 the interlocking teeth 94 are shown as having a shape substantially like a square wave or a series of substantially rectangular crenellations, it should be understood that the interlocking teeth 94 may take other forms without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • the interlocking teeth 94 may have a curvilinear or substantially sinusoidal shape, a sawtooth shape, a triangular shape, or the like.
  • the interlocking teeth 94 are located around the bearing 36 so that a joint area 96 between the interlocking teeth 94 of the upper half 90 and the interlocking teeth 94 of the lower half 92 allow ovalization or change of the overall cylindrical shape of the inner support surface 65 of the bearing 36 as the bearing 36 experiences non-homogeneous loads.
  • the bearings 36 have been described with respect to various rotating components within an ICE 14 , it should be appreciated that similar bearings 36 may be used in other applications within a motor vehicle 10 , or in other applications entirely. That is, the bearings 36 may be used to support and provide lubrication to any rotating component within an ICE 14 , such as a crankshaft 20 , camshaft (not shown), or any other such shaft in rotational motion in an ICE 14 . More generally, the bearings 36 may be used to support and provide lubrication to any rotating mechanism or shaft without departing from the scope or intent of the present disclosure.
  • a bearing 36 with visco-metallic layers dynamically reactive to increase clearance and minimum oil film thickness or fluid lubricating film thickness offers several advantages. These include incrementing or enlarging an oil film thickness and providing additional lubrication in areas within the bearing that experience increased load relative to other areas of the bearing, thereby increasing reliability and longevity of the ICE 14 , while reducing repair and manufacturing costs and improving fuel economy of the ICE 14 by way of reduced internal friction

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