Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (대한기계학회)
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Mixed Lubrication Analysis of Cam/Tappet Interface on the Direct Acting Type Valvetrain System

  • Cho, Myung-Rae (Power Train R & D Center, Hyundai Motor Co) ;
  • Shin, Heung-Ju (Graduate Student, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Eng., Seoul Natl. Univ.) ;
  • Han, Dong-Chul (School of Mechanical & Aerospace Eng., Seoul Natl. Univ.)
  • Published : 2001.06.01
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Abstract

This paper reports on the mixed lubrication characteristics between the cam and the tappet contact surface of direct acting type valve train systems. First, the dynamic characteristics are solved by using the lumped mass method to determine the load conditions at the contact point. Then, the minimum oil film thickness is calculated with consideration of elastohydrodynamic line contact theory and the friction force is obtained by using the mixed lubrication model which separates the hydrodynamic and the boundary friction. Finally, the average surface temperatures are calculated by using the flash temperature theory. The results show that, there are some peaks in the friction force due to the asperity contact friction, and flash temperature at the position of minimum oil film thickness. It is thought that there is a relationship between the surface temperature and cam surface wear, and therefore, the analysis on the worn cam profile has been performed.

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