Table 1 Structure parameters of the hydraulic tensioner

Inner radius of the plunger(mm)

4

Outer radius of the plunger(mm)

5

Initial chamber volume(mm³)

392.7

Stiffness retainer spring(N/mm)

1

Preload retainer spring(N)

20

Average leakage gap(mm)

0.035

Leakage length(mm)

30

Radius of the ball(mm)

2

Value seat diameter(mm)

2.5

Max. ball lift(mm)

0.5

Mass of ball(g)

0.2