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valve-in-head engine

/ˈvælv ɪn hɛd ˈɛndʒɪn/

翻译: 一种老式内燃机结构,其气门安装在气缸盖上而不是气缸体中,也称为顶置气门发动机(OHV)。该术语在很大程度上已成为历史,因为现代发动机普遍采用这种配置。

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/ˈvælv ɪn hɛd ˈɛndʒɪn/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh一种老式内燃机结构,其气门安装在气缸盖上而不是气缸体中,也称为顶置气门发动机(OHV)。该术语在很大程度上已成为历史,因为现代发动机普遍采用这种配置。

An older type of internal combustion engine design where the valves are located in the cylinder head rather than in the engine block, also known as an overhead valve (OHV) engine. This term is largely historical as modern engines universally use this configuration.

  1. Overhead valve engineC2formal

    An internal combustion engine design where the intake and exhaust valves are located in the cylinder head, rather than in the engine block.

    zh顶置气门发动机

    • The valve-in-head engine design allows for better airflow and higher compression ratios.
    • Many classic cars from the 1950s used a valve-in-head engine configuration.
    • Mechanics often prefer valve-in-head engines for their easier maintenance access.