Piston clash Screenshot from Lotus Concept Valve Train

Mechanism viewerDynamic analysisHydraulic tappetsPiston clashProfile definitionSpring designValve train statics analysis

A simplified flat-top-piston model using rigid body motion is included to calculate the variation in valve to piston clearance with changes in profile and valve timing. Valve lift data would normally be used directly from the current profile section, but users can load data from an external file or enter a separate lift curve in directly if required

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