A Study for Improving the Leakage Problem by Analyzing the Characteristics of T-Joint Part Movement

엔진 T-JOINT부 거동특성 분석을 통한 누유 개선

  • 이종황 (현대자동차 내구신뢰성팀) ;
  • 박준식 (현대자동차 가솔린엔진시험팀) ;
  • 심양진 (현대자동차 내구신뢰성팀) ;
  • 정원욱 (현대자동차 내구신뢰성팀)
  • Published : 2009.03.24

Abstract

Due to the excellent durability of Timing Chain, it has been widely used for vehicle engine system. Unlike the timing belt, since the timing chain is operated with the metallic sprocket, the lubrication system is absolutely needed to get this system start. As frequently met at the field, the lubricant has a strong tendency to leak out from the engine due to its severe operating environment. In this paper, results of investigation for thermal movement of aluminum chain cover were described to maximize the sealing ability which is desperately needed at the development stage of engine. Based on these results, some ideas for reproducing the leakage phenomenon and solving methods were proposed.

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