Three-Dimensional Balancing of the Stiller-Smith Mechanism for Application to an Eight Cylinder I.C. Engine 871917
The Stiller-Smith Mechanism employs a double cross-slider to convert linear reciprocating motion into rotational motion. It has previously been shown that a four-cylinder configuration utilizing this motion conversion device can be balanced in two dimensions. The inherent planar nature of this mechanism makes it possible to produce a compact, eight cylinder configuration for use as an internal combustion engine which is balanced in three dimensions. This paper develops and presents the necessary requirements for such a balanced engine. Relative merits of various configurations are discussed and analytical results of different balancing schemes are presented.
Citation: McKisic, A., Smith, J., Craven, R., and Prucz, J., "Three-Dimensional Balancing of the Stiller-Smith Mechanism for Application to an Eight Cylinder I.C. Engine," SAE Technical Paper 871917, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/871917. Download Citation
Author(s):
A.D. McKisic, James E. Smith, Robert Craven, Jacky Prucz
Affiliated:
West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV
Pages: 12
Event:
Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Engine cylinders
Combustion and combustion processes
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