Kinematics and Kinetic Analysis of the Slider-Crank Mechanism in Otto Linear Four Cylinder Samand Engine

Nissan Z24 is one of the numerous vehicles in Iran. MegaMotor's reports show high rate damaging in the crankshaft and connecting rod of this engine vehicle. It is necessary to carry out a complete research about slider-crank mechanism because of high expensive repairs and replacement of these parts and their reverse effects on the other parts such as cylinder block and piston. Results of initial researches show that an important reason of these parts’ damaging is using of downshifting in driving. In this research, we are concerned on the analysis of kinematics and kinetic of slider-crank mechanism of the engine in maximum power, maximum torque and downshifting situation. The influence of different parameters such as engine RPM and downshifting effects were investigated on crankshaft and connecting rod loads. Two methods for analyzing of slider-crank mechanism were used: solving Newton's law and MSC/Adams/Engine software.   Key words: Engine, slider-crank mechanism, kinematics and kinetic, downshifting, Newton's Law, engine rpm.