Piston
US10473056B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05C2201/0448
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ferrous piston for gasoline powered engines having dimensions which achieve reduced mass and improved performance is provided. The piston crown has a thickness of less than 4 mm and includes valve pockets with an axial clearance between the valve pockets and an uppermost ring groove of less than 1.5 mm. The pin bosses have an axial thickness of less than 3.7% of a bore diameter, which is the largest outer diameter of the piston, measured between a pin bore and the crown at 1 mm from an inner face forming the pin bore. Each pin boss has a radial thickness of less than 3% of the bore diameter measured between the pin bore and a lower end of the pin boss. An undercrown surface presents a projected area of less than 45% of a total piston bore area, wherein the total piston bore area is πBD2/4, BD being the bore diameter.
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