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Compact and Long-Stroke Multiple-Link VCR Engine Mechanism
Technical Paper
2007-01-3991
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A multiple-link variable compression ratio (VCR) mechanism is suitable for a long-stroke engine by providing the following characteristics: (1) a nearly symmetric piston stroke and (2) an upper link that stays vertical around the time of the maximum combustion pressure. These two characteristics work to reduce force inputs to the piston. The maximum inertial force around top dead center is reduced by the effect of the first characteristic. The second characteristic is effective in reducing piston side thrust force and helps ease piston pin lubrication. Because of the combined effect of these characteristics, the piston skirt can be made smaller and the piston pin can be shortened. That makes it possible for the piston skirt and piston pin to move between the counterweights, resulting in a downward extension of the piston stroke. As a result, a longer-stroke engine mechanism can be achieved without making the cylinder block taller.
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Tomita, M., Aoyama, S., Ushijima, K., Tanaka, Y. et al., "Compact and Long-Stroke Multiple-Link VCR Engine Mechanism," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-3991, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3991.Also In
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