[특허]System and method for actuating an engine valve

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System and method for actuating an engine valve

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국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	F01L-001/34
미국특허분류(USC)	123/090.16; 123/090.15; 123/090.12; 123/198.F
출원번호	US-0457351 (2003-06-10)
발명자 / 주소	Robel, Wade James Cornell, Sean O.
출원인 / 주소	Caterpillar Inc
대리인 / 주소	Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett &
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 4 인용 특허 : 29

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An engine valve actuator is provided. The actuator includes an actuator housing that defines a tank adapted to store a supply of fluid and a bore in fluid communication with the tank. A piston is slidably disposed in the bore of the actuator housing. The piston is adapted to move between a first position and a second position where the piston selectively engages an engine valve. A mechanical biasing element acts on the piston to move the piston towards the second position. A control valve is disposed between the tank and the bore in the actuator housing. The control valve is moveable between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the tank and the bore and a second position where fluid is prevented from flowing between the bore and the tank to trap fluid in the bore. The trapped fluid prevents the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing to thereby prevent the engine valve from moving to a closed position.

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1. An engine valve actuator, comprising:an actuator housing defining a tank adapted to store a supply of fluid and a bore in fluid communication with the tank;a piston slidably disposed in the bore of the actuator housing, the piston adapted to move between a first position and a second position where the piston engages an engine valve;a mechanical biasing element acting on the piston to move the piston towards the second position; anda control valve disposed between the tank and the bore in the actuator housing, the control valve selectively moveable between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the tank and the bore and a second position where fluid is prevented from flowing between the bore and the tank to trap fluid in the bore, the trapped fluid preventing the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing to thereby prevent the engine valve from returning to a closed position.2. The actuator of claim 1, wherein the mechanical biasing element is a spring.3. The actuator of claim 1, further including:an accumulator disposed in the actuator housing and in fluid connection with the tank and the bore; anda restrictive orifice disposed at the inlet to the accumulator.4. The actuator of claim 3, further including a first leak passageway connecting the accumulator with the tank.5. The actuator of claim 4, further including a second leak passageway connecting the control valve with the tank.6. The actuator of claim 1, further including an air-bleed valve adapted to allow air to escape from the tank.7. The actuator of claim 1, wherein the tank includes a spring-loaded piston.8. The actuator of claim 1, wherein the actuator housing defines a chamber between the tank and the bore and wherein the chamber includes a spring-loaded piston.9. The actuator of claim 8, further including a check valve disposed in the chamber and adapted to allow fluid to flow from the tank towards the bore.10. The actuator of claim 1, further including a snubbing valve adapted to slow a seating velocity of the piston.11. The engine valve actuator of claim 1, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position extends an engine valve lift period.12. The engine valve actuator of claim 1, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position increases an average valve lift height during a valve lift period.13. An engine valve actuator, comprising:an actuator housing defining a tank adapted to store a supply of fluid and a bore in fluid communication with the tank;a piston slidably disposed in the bore of the actuator housing and moveable between a first position and a second position where the piston engages an engine valve;a mechanical biasing means for moving the piston relative towards the second position; anda flow control means for controlling a flow of fluid between the tank and the bore, the flow control means adapted to selectively prevent the flow of fluid between the tank and the bore to trap fluid in the bore, the trapped fluid preventing the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing to thereby prevent the engine valve from returning to a closed position.14. The actuator of claim 13, wherein the mechanical biasing means is a spring disposed between the piston and the actuator housing, the spring adapted to bias the piston into operative engagement with the engine valve.15. The actuator of claim 13, further including a means for dampening pressure fluctuations in a fluid passageway connecting the tank and the bore.16. The actuator of claim 13, wherein the flow control means is a control valve moveable between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the tank and the bore and a second position where fluid is prevented from flowing between the bore and the tank.17. The engine valve actuator of claim 13, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position extends an engine valve lift period.18. The engine valve actuator of claim 13, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position increases an average valve lift height during a valve lift period.19. A method of actuating an engine valve, comprising:operating a cam assembly to move an engine valve between a first position where the engine valve prevents a flow of fluid and a second position where the engine valve allows a flow of fluid;extending a piston from an actuator housing to engage the engine valve;directing a flow of fluid from a tank disposed within the actuator housing to a bore in the actuator housing, the bore being associated with the piston; andselectively preventing fluid from flowing from the bore to the tank to trap fluid in the bore and prevent the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing, the piston engaging the engine valve to prevent the engine valve from returning to the first position.20. The method of claim 19, further including allowing fluid to flow from the bore to the tank to release the piston and thereby allow the engine valve to return to the first position.21. The method of claim 20, wherein fluid is allowed to flow from the bore to the tank after a predetermined period of time.22. The method of claim 19, further including directing a portion of the flow of fluid between the tank and the bore to an accumulator.23. The engine valve actuator of claim 19, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position extends an engine valve lift period created by the cam assembly.24. The engine valve actuator of claim 19, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position increases an average valve lift height during a valve lift period created by the cam assembly.25. An engine valve actuation system, comprising:an engine valve moveable between a first position where the engine valve prevents a flow of fluid and a second position where the engine valve allows a flow of fluid;a spring acting on the engine valve to move the engine valve towards the first position;a cam assembly operatively connected to the engine valve to move the engine valve between the first position and the second position;an actuator housing defining a tank adapted to store a supply of fluid and a bore in fluid communication with the tank;a piston slidably disposed in the bore of the actuator housing, the piston adapted to engage the engine valve;a mechanical biasing element acting on the piston to move the piston to operatively engage the engine valve; anda control valve disposed between the tank and the bore in the actuator housing, the control valve selectively moveable between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the tank and the bore and a second position where fluid is prevented from flowing from the bore to the tank to trap fluid in the bore, the trapped fluid preventing the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing to thereby prevent the engine valve from returning to the first position.26. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, wherein the mechanical biasing element is a spring.27. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, further including an accumulator disposed in the actuator housing and in fluid connection with the tank and the bore.28. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, further including an air-bleed valve adapted to allow air to escape from the tank.29. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, wherein the tank includes a spring-loaded piston.30. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, wherein the actuator housing defines a chamber between the tank and the bore and wherein the chamber includes a spring loaded piston.31. The engine valve actuation system of claim 30, further including a check valve disposed in the chamber and adapted to allow fluid to flow from the tank towards the bore.32. The engine valve actuation system of claim 25, further including a pair of supports adapted to secure the actuator housing to a cylinder head.33. The engine valve actuator of claim 25, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position extends an engine valve lift period created by the cam assembly.34. The engine valve actuator of claim 25, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position increases an average valve lift height during a valve lift period created by the cam assembly.35. A self-contained engine valve actuation arrangement adapted to selectively engage an engine valve moveable relative to a cylinder head:an actuator housing defining a tank containing a closed supply of fluid and a bore in fluid communication with the tank, the actuator being fixed to the cylinder head;a piston slidably disposed in the bore of the actuator housing, the piston adapted to move between a first position and a second position where the piston engages an engine valve;a mechanical biasing element acting on the piston to move the piston towards the second position; anda control valve disposed between the tank and the bore in the actuator housing, the control valve selectively moveable between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the tank and the bore and a second position where fluid is prevented from flowing between the bore and the tank to trap fluid in the bore, the trapped fluid preventing the piston from moving with respect to the actuator housing to thereby prevent the engine valve from returning to a closed position.36. The arrangement of claim 35, further including a support structure connecting the actuator housing to the cylinder head.37. The arrangement of claim 36, wherein the support structure is bolted to the cylinder head.38. The engine valve actuator of claim 35, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position extends an engine valve lift period.39. The engine valve actuator of claim 35, wherein preventing the engine valve from returning to a closed position increases an average valve lift height during a valve lift period.

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