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With the solenoid valve closed, actuation of the intake valve follows the contour of the intake lobe on
the camshaft. When the solenoid valve opens, oil pressure is quickly reduced, varying intake valve
timing or lift. The intake valve is fully open only when the solenoid valve is closed and the oil pump
completes a full stroke (link to animation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK3CLMr8qwg ).
SOLENOID VALVE
OIL PUMP
3. Diverts oil
according to
computer inputs,
reducing oil
pressure as needed
to vary intake valve
timing and lift.
2. Actuated by the
camshaft to
pressurize the
intake valve
actuators via the
solenoid valve.
CAMSHAFT
VALVE
ACTUATOR
1. Directly
actuates exhaust
valves. Indirectly
actuates intake
valves with oil
pressure via 2, 3,
and 4.
FULLY OPEN
OPENING
LIMITED
VARIABILITY
CLOSING
POTENTIAL VARIABILITY
(NOT USABLE)
CLOSED
Intake valve actuation follows the intake cam lobe profile when
the solenoid valve stays closed (normal system pressure).
Intake valve actuation varies according to when and how long the
solenoid valve is open (less than normal system pressure at times).
The intake valve stays closed when the solenoid valve stays open
(system pressure is less than intake valve spring pressure).
360 CRANK
ROTATION
CLOSED
Compressed air
OPEN
Collar separates
upper and lower
control volumes.
FULLY OPEN
CLOSE
Cylinder head
LIM
MultiAir
Vary timing
Vary lift
Vary dwell
Rapid open-close cycle
Repeat rapid open-close
cycles in quick succession
Open fully at any point
before or after intake stroke
BDC
Stay fully open
Close fully at any point
Stay closed
Valve springs and
camshaft eliminated
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