An Electrical Distribution System for In-Crankcase Applications

2010-01-0038

04/12/2010

Event
SAE 2010 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
As the influence of electronic controls on powertrain systems continues to grow, there are increasing requirements for providing electrical connections to the transducers which are located within the crankcase and transmission.
Where it is not possible to provide such interfaces conventionally, through connections directly to the external environment, it is necessary to implement an internal electrical distribution system (EDS). Although these are used extensively in transmissions, their application within crankcases has, to date, been less common.
The development of an EDS for operation within the crankcase of a high-performance petrol engine is described, from the driving forces, through to the application, design concept and product realisation.
Specific challenges associated with the development of a new connector system are explained in detail, together with the subsequent design solutions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-0038
Pages
5
Citation
Evans, H., "An Electrical Distribution System for In-Crankcase Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-0038, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-0038.
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Publisher
Published
Apr 12, 2010
Product Code
2010-01-0038
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English