WO2012090605A1 - ベアリングキャップ及びベアリングキャップ複合体 - Google Patents
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- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C35/00—Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02F—CYLINDERS, PISTONS OR CASINGS, FOR COMBUSTION ENGINES; ARRANGEMENTS OF SEALINGS IN COMBUSTION ENGINES
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- the present invention relates to a bearing cap for supporting a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine and the like, and a bearing cap complex such as a ladder frame including the bearing cap as a constituent element.
- crankshaft of an internal combustion engine is supported by, for example, a bulkhead formed in a cylinder block and a bearing cap fixed to the bulkhead.
- JP93-062216U issued by the Japan Patent Office in 1991, proposes a bearing structure in which a bearing cap is fitted into a recess formed in a bulkhead and fixed to the bulkhead with bolts.
- This bearing structure forms chamfers at both ends of the bearing cap with respect to the transverse direction of the crankshaft so that the bearing cap does not cause stress concentration at both ends of the recess of the bulkhead as the internal combustion engine is operated. Grooves are formed at both corners of the opposing recess.
- the object of the present invention is to reduce the stress generated at the joint between the bearing cap and the bulkhead by the crankshaft during operation of the internal combustion engine without impairing the rigidity of the bearing cap.
- the present invention is directed to a bearing cap that is fixed to a bulkhead of a cylinder block with a bolt and rotatably supports a crankshaft.
- the bearing cap includes a joint surface with the bulkhead, a top surface located on the opposite side of the joint surface, and a pair of side surfaces connecting the joint surface and the top surface.
- the bearing cap further includes a pair of projecting portions formed on the pair of side surfaces, each having a joint surface extending in the transverse direction of the crankshaft, and a crankshaft from the pair of side surfaces located on the top surface side of the pair of projecting portions. And a pair of reinforcing portions that protrude in the transverse direction and have a smaller protruding amount than the overhanging portion.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cylinder block of an internal combustion engine showing a state in which a bearing cap according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bulkhead.
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the bearing cap.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the bearing cap as viewed from below.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cylinder block of an internal combustion engine showing a state in which a bearing cap composite comprising a bearing cap and a ladder frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bulkhead.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a bearing cap composite according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front view of a bearing cap according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the bearing cap according to the second embodiment of the present invention viewed from below.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cylinder block of an internal combustion engine showing a state in which a bearing cap composite according to a third embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bulkhead.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view of a bearing cap composite according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a bearing cap according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a bottom view of a bearing cap according to a third embodiment of the present invention viewed from below.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for comparing the stresses exerted on the joint surface of the bearing cap by the bearing cap composite according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention and the conventional bearing cap structure.
- a bearing for supporting a crankshaft of a reciprocating internal combustion engine includes a bulkhead 2 formed in a cylinder block 1 of the internal combustion engine, and a bearing cap 11 fixed to the bulkhead 2 with bolts 52 and 53. Consists of.
- the body of the cylinder block 1 including the bulkhead 2 is made of an aluminum alloy or aluminum material that is lighter than an iron-based material for weight reduction.
- the bulkhead 2 functions as a partition wall for dividing each cylinder into a cylinder block 1.
- the bulkhead 2 In the operating state of the internal combustion engine, the bulkhead 2 constitutes a vertical wall surface.
- the lower end 3 of the bulkhead 2 forms a horizontal straight line, and a semicircular cutout 4 is formed at the approximate center of the lower end 3.
- the cylinder block 1 is, for example, a cylinder block for an in-line multi-cylinder engine in which a plurality of cylinders are arranged in a row.
- the bearing cap 11 made of an iron-based material such as cast iron is fixed to the bulkhead 2.
- the bearing cap 11 has a rectangular thick plate shape.
- a semicircular cutout 13 corresponding to the cutout 4 is formed on the joint surface 12 of the bearing cap 11 with the bulkhead 2.
- the bearing cap 11 is fixed to the lower end 3 of the bulkhead 2 at a position where the notches 4 and 13 are opposed to form a circular bearing hole 51.
- the crankshaft is rotatably supported via a journal bearing mounted in the bearing hole 51 and lubricating oil supplied to the journal bearing.
- the bearing cap 11 is fixed to the bulkhead 2 by a pair of bolts 52 and 53.
- bolt insertion holes 14 and 15 are formed on both sides of the notch 13 of the bearing cap 11.
- screw holes 5 and 6 into which the bolts 52 and 53 are screwed are formed in the bulk head 2.
- the bearing cap 11 is fixed to the lower end 3 of the bulkhead 2 by passing the bolt 52 through the bolt insertion hole 14 and tightening it into the screw hole 5 and passing the bolt 53 through the bolt insertion hole 15 and tightening it into the screw hole 6. .
- the bearing cap 11 is composed of a half-cut cylindrical portion 21 that forms the notch 13 and a base-like portion 31 that continues below the cylindrical portion 21, and is formed symmetrically as a whole. Yes.
- the cylindrical portion 21 is formed with overhang portions 25 and 26 that protrude from the side surfaces 33 and 34 in the horizontal direction and perpendicular to the crankshaft, that is, in the left and right directions in the figure.
- the dimensions of the joint surface 12 corresponding to the overhang portions 25 and 26 in the crankshaft axial direction are the same as other portions of the joint surface 12.
- the overhang portions 25 and 26 expand the joint surface 12 of the bearing cap 11 to the bulkhead 2 on both sides in the horizontal direction, and increase the joint area between the bearing cap 11 and the bulkhead 2.
- the enlargement of the joint area between the bearing cap 11 and the bulkhead 2 reduces the contact surface pressure between them, and brings about the effect that the bearing cap 11 reduces the stress generated in the bulkhead 2.
- reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are formed on the base portion 31 located on the top surface 19 side of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 project from the side surfaces 33 and 34 in the same direction as the projecting portions 25 and 26.
- the overhang amounts of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are set smaller than the overhang amounts of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the amount of overhang means the amount of protrusion from the side surfaces 33 and 34 in the horizontal direction.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 have a role of increasing the rigidity of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the overhanging portion 25 located on the left side of the figure decreases in thickness toward the tip, that is, away from the crankshaft.
- the overhanging portion 26 located on the right side of the figure also decreases in thickness toward the distal end, that is, away from the crankshaft.
- the lower surfaces of the overhang portions 25 and 26 are inclined. This is because the thickness of the overhang portions 25 and 26 is changed in this way to suppress an increase in the weight of the bearing cap 11 due to the formation of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 constitute a part of the base portion 31 and are coupled to the inclined lower surfaces of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the overhang portions 25 and 26 having a large overhang amount can maintain sufficient rigidity.
- auxiliary reinforcing portions 81 and 82 projecting from the side surfaces 33 and 34 in the left and right directions in the figure are formed on the base portion 31 of the bearing cap 11 so as to enlarge the top surface 19.
- the auxiliary reinforcing portions 81 and 82 also serve to increase the rigidity of the bearing cap 11.
- the bearing cap 11 reduces the stress generated in the bulkhead 2 from the crankshaft through the bearing cap 11 by the overhang portions 25 and 26 projecting horizontally from the side surfaces 33 and 34, while the side surface 33.
- Reinforcing portions 36 and 37 projecting from the projecting portions 34 and 34 with a smaller projecting amount in the same direction support the projecting portions 25 and 26 and ensure the rigidity of the bearing cap 11.
- the bearing cap 11 it is possible to reduce the stress generated in the bearing cap 11 and the bulkhead 2 by the crankshaft during operation of the internal combustion engine.
- FIG. 1 A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to 4-7.
- the bearing cap composite includes a bearing cap 11 and a ladder frame 71 as a bearing cap holding member.
- the ladder frame 71 is formed of a metal material such as an aluminum alloy that is lighter than the bearing cap 11 made of an iron-based material and has a lower melting point than the bearing cap 11.
- the bearing cap 11 is cast into the ladder frame 71 to constitute an integral bearing cap composite.
- the ladder frame 71 has a ladder shape in which both ends of five cross members 74 arranged in parallel are coupled by a pair of beam members 75 and 76 to be applied to an in-line four-cylinder internal combustion engine.
- the crosspiece member 74 is disposed so as to be located immediately below the bulkhead formed in the cylinder block.
- the bearing cap complex having the ladder frame 71 configured as described above is obtained by changing the number of crosspiece members 74.
- the present invention is not limited to an in-line four-cylinder internal combustion engine, and can be applied to an internal combustion engine having an arbitrary number of cylinders.
- FIG. Referring to FIG. 4, the bearing cap 11 is cast between cap extensions 72 and 73 which are part of a crosspiece member 74 located on the outer side in the horizontal direction.
- the cap extensions 72 and 73 are made of an aluminum alloy in the same manner as other portions of the ladder frame 71.
- an integral thick plate-like cross member 74 is formed.
- the pair of girder members 75 and 76 are also formed of an aluminum alloy.
- Five bearing caps 11 are cast in the ladder frame 71.
- the bearing cap 11 does not include the auxiliary reinforcing portions 81 and 82. This is because the cap extensions 72 and 73 coupled to the left and right sides of the bearing cap 11 provide a rigidity enhancing action equal to or greater than that of the auxiliary reinforcing parts 81 and 82.
- the bearing cap 11 also extends from the side surfaces 33 and 34 to the cylindrical portion 21 in a direction that is horizontal and orthogonal to the crankshaft, that is, a protruding portion 25 that protrudes in the left and right directions in the figure.
- And 26 are formed.
- Reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are formed on the base portion 31 located on the top surface 19 side of the overhang portions 25 and 26. The overhang amounts of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are set smaller than the overhang amounts of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the shapes of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are slightly different from those of the first embodiment. This will be described later.
- the reason why the bearing cap 11 made of an iron-based material is cast into the aluminum alloy ladder frame 71 is to reduce the weight of the bearing cap composite. That is, the weight of the bearing cap composite can be reduced as compared with the case where the ladder frame 71 is made of the same iron-based material as the bearing cap 11.
- the adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 is enhanced.
- the enhancement of the adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extensions 72 and 73 brings about an increase in the rigidity of the entire ladder frame 71.
- the load in the rotation direction centering on the bearing hole 51 acts on the bearing cap 11 according to the rotation of the crankshaft. Since the adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 is enhanced by the overhang portions 25 and 26 and the reinforcement portions 36 and 37, the load in the rotational direction can be supported by the cap extension portions 72 and 73. It becomes possible.
- the bearing cap 11 In order to hold the bearing cap 11 in close contact with the cap extensions 72 and 73, the bearing cap 11 according to this embodiment has two projecting portions 43 projecting on the side surface 33 below the reinforcing portion 36 in the same direction as the reinforcing portion 36. And 45. Similarly, two projecting portions 44 and 46 projecting in the same direction as the reinforcing portion 37 are provided on the side surface 34 below the reinforcing portion 37.
- the protrusions 43 and 44 have the same shape and are arranged at equal intervals in the vertical direction from the reinforcing portion 36.
- the protrusions 44 and 46 have the same shape and are arranged at equal intervals from the reinforcing portion 37 in the vertical direction.
- the protrusions 43 and 45 bite into the cap extension 72 of the ladder plate 71 by arranging the bearing cap 11 in the mold, and the cap extension. With the projecting portions 44 and 46 biting into the portion 73, an integral bearing cap composite is formed.
- the protrusions 43 and 45 that bite into the cap extension 72 increase the contact area between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension 72, and the protrusions 44 and 46 that bite into the cap extension 73 become the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension.
- the contact area of the part 73 is increased. As a result, the bearing cap 11 is firmly attached to the ladder frame 71.
- the reinforcing portion 36 provided on the side surface 33 of the bearing cap 11 and the reinforcing portion 37 provided on the side surface 34 are set to dimensions different from those of the first embodiment. That is, in this embodiment, the dimensions of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 in the vertical direction or the vertical direction in the figure are set smaller than the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 of the first embodiment. Further, a concave portion 38 that is recessed in the horizontal direction is formed between the reinforcing portion 36 and the protruding portion 25, and a concave portion 39 that is recessed in the horizontal direction is formed between the reinforcing portion 37 and the protruding portion 26.
- the shape formed by the reinforcing portion 36 and the recessed portion 38 is made similar to the protruding portions 43 and 45.
- the shape formed by the reinforcing portion 37 and the recessed portion 39 is made similar to the protruding portions 44 and 46.
- Such similarity in the shapes of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 and the protruding portions 43 to 46 indicates that the adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 which are two members of different materials is as shown in FIG. 4 is preferable in order to equalize the vertical direction.
- the size of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 in the vertical direction or the vertical direction in the figure is made smaller than that of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 of the first embodiment, the rigidity of the bearing cap 11 itself is lowered.
- the cap extensions 72 and 73 compensate for the decrease in rigidity of the bearing cap 11, and the rigidity as the bearing cap composite does not decrease.
- the joint area between the bearing cap 11 of the iron-based member and the cap extensions 72 and 73 of the aluminum alloy is expanded, and the adhesion between two members of different materials is improved.
- the bearing cap composite including the bearing cap 11 of the ironing member and the aluminum alloy ladder frame 71 in which the bearing cap 11 is cast has high adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extensions 72 and 73. In general, high rigidity can be provided.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 have substantially the same shape as the protruding portions 43-46 by forming the concave portions 38 and 39, the degree of close contact between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 in the vertical direction is made uniform. be able to.
- the reinforcing portion 36 and the protruding portions 43 and 44 are arranged along the side surface 33 in FIG. 4, the reinforcing portion 37 and the projecting portions 44 and 46 are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the vertical direction along the side surface 34, so that the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 are The degree of adhesion in the vertical direction can be made even more uniform.
- the concave portions 38 and 39 increase the joint area between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73. This increase in the bonding area also contributes to improving the adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extensions 72 and 73, which are two members of different materials.
- FIG. 1 A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to 8-11.
- a bearing cap 11 made of an iron-based material is cast into a ladder frame 71 made of, for example, an aluminum alloy metal warehouse material that is lighter and has a lower melting point than the bearing cap 11.
- a ladder frame 71 made of, for example, an aluminum alloy metal warehouse material that is lighter and has a lower melting point than the bearing cap 11.
- the bearing cap 11 is provided with overhangs 25 and 26 similar to those of the first embodiment.
- Reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are formed on the base portion 31 located on the top surface 19 side of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 project from the side surfaces 33 and 34 in the same direction as the projecting portions 25 and 26.
- the overhang amounts of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are set smaller than the overhang amounts of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the amount of overhang means the amount of protrusion in the horizontal direction from the side surfaces 33 and 34.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 have a role of increasing the rigidity of the overhang portions 25 and 26.
- the vertical lengths of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 are set shorter than those in the first embodiment. Further, the recesses 38 and 39 of the second embodiment are not formed.
- the bearing cap 11 according to this embodiment corresponds to a deformation of the bearing cap 11 according to the second embodiment. That is, in this embodiment, the side surface 33 of the bearing cap 11 is provided with a protruding portion 47 that protrudes outward in the horizontal direction. A protrusion 48 is provided on the side surface 34 of the bearing cap 11. By limiting the protrusions 47 and 48 provided on the side surfaces 33 and 34 to one each in this way, the bearing cap 11 can be easily manufactured as compared with the second embodiment.
- the protrusion portions 47 and 48 protrude more outward in the horizontal direction than the reinforcing portions 36 and 37. .
- the amount of protrusion of the projecting portions 47 and 48 is set larger than that of the reinforcing portions 36 and 37.
- the protrusions 47 and 48 are preferably provided at the center of the bearing cap 11 in the vertical direction. This is because if the protrusions 47 and 48 are provided at positions deviated upward or downward from the central portion, the degree of adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extension portions 72 and 73 is uneven in the vertical direction.
- the reinforcing portions 36 and 37 with a small amount of protrusion outward in the horizontal direction also contribute to some extent in increasing the joint area with the cap extension portions 72 and 73 of the bearing cap 11. Taking this contribution into account, disposing the protrusions 47 and 48 slightly below the center of the bearing cap 11 in the up-and-down direction can increase the degree of adhesion between the bearing cap 11 and the cap extensions 72 and 73 in the up-and-down direction. Is preferable for averaging.
- This embodiment can provide the same effects as those of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 12 Referring to FIG. 12, the stresses caused by the bearing cap composite according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention and the conventional bearing cap structure on the joint surface between the bearing cap and the bulkhead are compared.
- FIG. 1 The “average stress” on the horizontal axis of the twelve diagrams means the average stress when the sum of these stresses acts on the joint surface 12 during operation of the internal combustion engine.
- a fluctuating stress that fluctuates in a manner that approximates a sine curve acts on the joint surface 12.
- “Variable piece amplitude stress” on the horizontal axis of the diagram means half of the amplitude of this variable stress.
- the lower-right line shown in the diagram represents the boundary line that can maintain the durability of the cylinder block 1. That is, if the operating state of the internal combustion engine is above the boundary line, the durability of the cylinder block 1 cannot be maintained. An area labeled “NG” on the diagram corresponds to this condition. If the operating state of the internal combustion engine is below the boundary line, the durability of the cylinder block 1 can be maintained. An area labeled “OK” on the diagram corresponds to this condition.
- the bearing cap composite according to the second or third embodiment of the present invention is employed even if the operating state is above the boundary line as indicated by the black circles. Therefore, it is expected that the driving state will be below the boundary line as shown by the squares and diamonds in the figure. Therefore, according to the present invention, the durability of the cylinder block 1 can be enhanced.
- a bearing cap complex is formed by casting the bearing cap 11 into a bearing holding member made of a metal material that is lighter and has a lower melting point than the bearing cap 11.
- the bearing holding member is composed of a plurality of crosspiece members 74 and a ladder frame 71 including girder members 75 and 76 that connect both ends of the crosspiece members 74.
- the crosspiece member 74 is comprised by the cap extension parts 72 and 73 and the bearing cap 11 cast between these.
- the bearing cap holding member is not limited to the ladder frame 71, and various configurations are possible.
- a crosspiece member 74 in which the bearing cap 11 is cast between the cap extension portions 72 and 73 can be used as the bearing holding member.
- the crosspiece 74 is independent for each bulkhead 2 and is individually fixed to the bulkhead 2.
- the bearing cap and the bearing cap composite according to the present invention reduce the stress generated at the joint between the bulkhead and the bearing cap of the internal combustion engine. Therefore, for example, it is expected to bring about a favorable effect for improving the durability of an automobile engine.
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- シリンダブロック(1)のバルクヘッド(2)にボルト(52,53)で固定され、クランクシャフトを回転可能に支持するベアリングキャップ(11)において:
バルクヘッド(2)との接合面(12)と;
接合面(12)と反対側に位置する頂面(19)と;
接合面(12)と頂面(19)を接続する一対の側面(33,34)と;
接合面(12)をクランクシャフトの横断方向に拡大する、一対の側面(33,34)に各々突設された一対の張り出し部(25,26)と;
一対の張り出し部(25,26)より頂面(19)側に位置して、一対の側面(33,34)からクランクシャフトの横断方向に突出する、一対の張り出し部(25,26)より突出量の小さな一対の補強部(36,37)と;
を備える。 - 一対の補強部(36,37)の頂面(19)側において一対の補強部(36,37)から独立して、一対の側面(33,34)からクランクシャフトの横断方向に各々突出する、一対の張り出し部(25,26)より突出量の小さな一対の突出部(47,48)をさらに備える、請求項1に記載のベアリングキャップ(101)。
- 一対の突出部(47,48)はベアリングキャップ(11)の両側面(33,34)の中央部に設けられる、請求項2に記載のベアリングキャップ(101)。
- 一対の補強部は各々凹部(38,39)を備える請求項2または3に記載のベアリングキャップ。
- 一対の補強部(36,37)の頂面(19)側において一対の補強部(36,37)から独立して、一対の側面(33,34)からクランクシャフトの横断方向に各々突出する、一対の張り出し部(25,26)より突出量の小さな、等間隔で配置された複数対の突出部(43-46)を備える、請求項1に記載のベアリングキャップ。
- シリンダブロック(1)のバルクヘッド(2)にボルト(52,53)で固定され、クランクシャフトを回転可能に支持するベアリングキャップ複合体において:
バルクヘッド(1)との接合面(12)と;
接合面(12)の反対側に位置する頂面(19)と;
接合面(12)と頂面(19)を接続する一対の側面(33,34)と;
接合面(12)をクランクシャフトの横断方向に拡大する、一対の側面(33,34)に各々形成された一対の張り出し部(25,26)と;
一対の張り出し部(25,26)より頂面(19)側に位置して、一対の側面(33,34)からクランクシャフトの横断方向に突出する、一対の張り出し部(25,26)より突出量の小さな一対の補強部(35,36)と;
を備えるベアリングキャップ(11)と、
ベアリングキャップ(11)よりも軽くかつ融点の低い金属材料によるベアリングキャップ保持部材と、
を備えるベアリングキャップ複合体。 - クランクシャフトの軸方向に間隔をおいて配置された複数のベアリングキャップ(11)と;
各ベアリングキャップ(11)に結合して、各ベアリングキャップ(11)からクランクシャフトの横断方向両側へとそれぞれ突出する桟部材(72,73)と、クランクシャフトの軸方向に延設され、同一方向に突出する桟部材(72,73)の先端を結合する一対の桁部材(75,76)とからなるラダーフレーム(71)で構成されたベアリングキャップ保持部材と;
を備える請求項6のベアリングキャップ複合体。 - ベアリングキャップ保持部材は、ベアリングキャップ(11)より軽くかつ融点の低い金属材料で構成される、請求項7のベアリングキャップ複合体。
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