MECHATRONIC COMPONENTS FOR SMALL ENGINES
MAHLE's expertise in small engines extends to providing specialized components for various markets, including lawn and garden, forestry, marine applications, power generation, and powersports vehicles. One of the key offerings in this segment is the flywheel and ignition coil with integrated ignition system. These components play a crucial role in electronic ignition systems, where flywheels with integrated magnets and ignition coils with integrated ignition electronics enable efficient operation of the engine. The magnetic field generated by the rotating flywheel produces an electrical current that ignites the combustible mixture in the engine. Additionally, the ignition coils control the ignition process, offering solutions for both high-voltage capacitor discharge ignition (CDI) and transistor-controlled ignition (TCI). In CDI systems, the high-voltage capacitor discharge is used to ignite the air-fuel mixture through the spark plug, while TCI systems use a continuous current flow through the ignition coils to generate the ignition spark.
MAHLE PERMANENT-MAGNET ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATORS
For efficient power generation in recreational vehicles and compressors, MAHLE offers permanent-magnet alternating current generators (ACGs) and voltage regulators. These generators are directly connected to the combustion engine crankshaft, producing electricity to charge the battery or power electronic control units. The alternator's rotor inertia stabilizes the engine speed, resulting in smoother operation. By converting the alternating current generated into direct current, the voltage regulators ensure a constant battery charge voltage. Moreover, the alternator's ring gear, probed by a sensor, provides signals to the ignition management system to calculate engine speed accurately, further enhancing the overall performance and efficiency of the engine.
MAHLE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
Fuel efficiency and emissions control are essential considerations in modern engines, and MAHLE addresses these requirements with its advanced fuel injection systems. These systems precisely regulate the fuel quantity and timing based on the engine's operating conditions, ensuring optimal performance with minimal emissions and consumption. The comprehensive MAHLE fuel injection system includes components like the electronic control unit, sensors, fuel pump, injectors, and throttle valve. By adjusting the fuel delivery to match specific load conditions, these systems maximize engine efficiency and overall environmental friendliness. Offering both battery-powered and battery-free concepts, MAHLE's fuel injection systems cater to diverse engine requirements in recreational vehicles and compressors.