Design and analysis of engine timing silent chain system

Based on the meshing principle of silent chain and the structure of an automobile engine, timing silent chain system including involute tooth sprocket, guide plate, tension plate, and silent chain is designed in this paper. Dynamics analysis model is built, and vibration of the chain system is studied. The link tensile force and the contact force between link and other components, and the transmission error of crankshaft sprocket and exhaust camshaft sprocket are analyzed. The design and analysis method of the timing silent chain system is proposed. The wear elongation of the timing silent chain system is studied through the road test. The wear morphology of the link plate and pin working surface are observed. Analysis results show that the design method of the timing silent chain system is feasible. The major wear mechanism of the pin is fatigue wear, and the major wear mechanism of the link plate is fatigue wear and abrasive wear. The results of the dynamic simulation and the experimental research show that the design and analysis method of timing silent chain system is scientific and feasible, and wear resistant of the timing silent chain system is high.