Cylinder Liner Thermal Conductivity Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The variation in temperature along the axial direction of cylinder liners in engines causes thermal expansion, leading to increased friction and degraded fuel consumption rates due to uneven deformation of cylinder bores.

Innovation Solution

A cylinder liner with a high thermal conductive film on the upper portion and a low thermal conductive film on the lower portion, along with a laminated film portion in the middle, is used to reduce temperature differences and stabilize cylinder bore deformation, achieved through specific thickness and material configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a uniform thermal conductive film is formed on the entire outer circumferential surface, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the temperature difference along the axial direction cannot be suppressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature difference along axial directionVSAvoidfilm structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The outer circumferential surface is divided into multiple axial sections (upper, middle, lower portions) with different film configurations. The upper portion has a high thermal conductive film, the lower portion has a low thermal conductive film, and the middle portion has a laminated film structure. This segmentation allows different thermal conductivity requirements to be met in different sections, suppressing temperature differences along the axial direction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different thermal conductive properties are applied to different local sections of the cylinder liner based on their specific thermal requirements. The upper portion near the combustion chamber uses high thermal conductivity material to dissipate heat, while the lower portion uses low thermal conductivity material to maintain temperature. This local quality approach optimizes heat distribution throughout the liner.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Quantity of substance

If the spraying device is close to the surface for thick film formation, then the film thickness is sufficient, but the upper portion receives excessive material

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesprayed material thicknessVSAvoidfilm thickness control
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The spraying device employs dynamic control of the spray parameters, adjusting the spray distance and material flow rate based on the axial position. When spraying the upper portion, the device maintains a closer distance with higher material flow to ensure sufficient thickness. When spraying the lower portion, it increases the distance and reduces material flow to achieve the desired thinner film, thus controlling thickness precision across different sections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The spraying process changes key parameters (spray distance, material flow rate, spray pressure) according to the axial position on the cylinder liner. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the system achieves different film thicknesses in different sections without requiring multiple spraying passes or complex masking operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration reduces friction and improves fuel consumption rates by equalizing cylinder bore deformation and stabilizing temperature variations, resulting in enhanced engine efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a high thermal conductive film is formed in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the upper portion, and a low thermal conductive film is formed in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the lower portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

a low thermal conductive film is formed in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the lower portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

forming, on the outer circumferential surface, a sprayed layer that is continuous from the upper portion to the lower portion by using a spraying device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDeposition: Deposition (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS7685987B2Cylinder liner and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2010.03.30 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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  • US7685987B2 patent drawing
  • US7685987B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A cylinder liner for insert casting used in a cylinder block is disclosed. The cylinder liner has an outer circumferential surface, and upper, middle, and lower portions with respect to an axial direction of the cylinder liner. A high thermal conductive film is formed in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the upper portion, and a low thermal conductive film is formed in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the lower portion. The high thermal conductive film and the low thermal conductive film are laminated in a section of the outer circumferential surface that corresponds to the middle portion, thereby forming a laminated film portion. As a result, temperature difference along the axial direction of the cylinder is reduced.