MEN 370 REPORT

Name: Omar sidawi

ID: 20217090

Date: 14/5/2023
 Introduction
The SolidWorks 4-cylinder engine assembly with a propeller is thoroughly discussed in this study. The
installation demonstrates the integration of mechanical systems often seen in aviation and maritime
applications by combining the design and modeling of a propeller with a four-cylinder combustion
engine. A robust CAD program called SolidWorks makes it possible to create and visualize intricate
structures with precise motion analysis.

Components of the engine assembly

The following are the main parts of the 4-cylinder engine and propeller assembly in SolidWorks:

The engine's major structural component, the cylinder block houses the cylinders and provides mounting
places for further engine parts.

Cylinder Head: The cylinder head, which is affixed to the top of the cylinder block, houses the
spark plugs, valves, and intake and exhaust ports.

Pistons: The crankshaft is attached to four pistons via connecting rods. The cylinders' internal
pistons oscillate up and down, transforming the combustion energy into linear motion.

Crankshaft: The crankshaft is the engine's main rotating part and transforms the pistons' linear
action into rotational motion.

Connecting Rods: Connecting rods deliver motion and force by connecting the pistons to the
crankshaft.
Camshaft: The engine's intake and exhaust cycles are precisely timed thanks to the camshaft,
which regulates valve opening and shutting.
Valves: Intake and exhaust valves are located on each cylinder and are in charge of regulating
the flow of the exhaust gases and the air-fuel combination.

Timing Belt/Chain: By synchronizing the speed of the crankshaft and camshaft, the timing belt
or chain ensures precise valve timing.

Propeller: In maritime or aviation applications, the propeller is the rotating part that produces
thrust. It transforms the force of the engine into forward or backward motion.

Propeller Shaft: To provide propulsion, the propeller shaft transfers rotational power from the
engine to the propeller.

Assembly Method
The general stages for creating the SolidWorks 4-cylinder engine and propeller assembly are as
follows:
a) Produce separate component files: Within SolidWorks, each component (such as a cylinder
block, cylinder head, piston, propeller, etc.) is modelled as a distinct part file.

b) Describe assembly constraints: To precisely align and place the components, assembly
constraints including mates, coincident, concentric, and tangent relations are used.

c) Incorporate components: The assembly file is loaded with the individual part files, which are
then positioned according to the established limitations.

d) Establish part connections: A number of part relationships are formed, including those
between the propeller and the propeller shaft, the connecting rods and the pistons, and the
crankshaft and the pistons.

Thank you for reading.