Electromagnetic Fully Flexible Valve Actuator

2006-01-0044

04/03/2006

Event
SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
An electromagnetic fully flexible valve actuator (FFVA) for internal combustion engines is described which offers the potential for significant improvements in fuel economy, emissions, and performance, especially at low end torque, in internal combustion engines. The FFVA offers variable lift and timing combined with controllable seating velocity. It operates on a design principle distinct from existing actuators: the electromagnetic actuator exerts appreciable bidirectional force throughout the device stroke mitigating the need for mechanical spring-derived resonance. The FFVA is a direct drive device with a unique magnetic structure that combines high bandwidth and strong forces to meet the engine performance requirements.
This paper presents the innovative electromagnetic design, simulation, and bench testing of the actuator on a single cylinder engine.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0044
Pages
14
Citation
Cope, D., and Wright, A., "Electromagnetic Fully Flexible Valve Actuator," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0044, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0044.
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Publisher
Published
Apr 3, 2006
Product Code
2006-01-0044
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English