What is the Role of Engine Flywheel?
Inside the engine, the flywheel is a very simple but very important component. This metal disc installed at the rear end of the crankshaft has many functions during engine operation.
The first function of engine flywheel is to store energy. When the engine is working, the flywheel stores energy and inertia so that the crankshaft can continue to rotate. Because the inertia of the flywheel rotation is large, it can reduce the fluctuations in engine speed and make the operation more stable. Without the cushioning effect of the flywheel, the speed of the engine will fluctuate significantly, and the power output will be incoherent. This makes the flywheel an indispensable component in a single-cylinder or multi-cylinder engine.
Engine flywheel also has a role in transmitting power. It is paired with the clutch to transmit the power of the engine to the gearbox. The ring gear on the outer edge of the engine flywheel coincides with the starter gear, allowing the engine to start. This design combines functions such as starting, transmitting power, and saving energy. In manual transmission vehicles, the weight and size of the flywheel directly affect the smoothness of the shift.
The manufacturing process demonstrates the performance of engine flywheel. A good-quality flywheel requires high-strength materials, precision machining and balance testing. Uneven weight distribution of the flywheel will intensify the vibration of the engine, and long-term use may damage other components.
Engine flywheel also plays an important role in damping. Especially in the application of dual-mass flywheels, through two sets of mass blocks and an intermediate spring damping mechanism, the torsional vibration of the engine is effectively absorbed when the engine is working. This design reduces the noise and impact of the transmission system and improves driving comfort. The dynamic balance treatment of the flywheel also guarantees the stability of the engine when running at high speed, and reduces vibration damage caused by imbalance during operation.
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