Crankshaft for a reciprocating piston engine

摘要

The crankshaft has at least one crank bearing element for supporting the crankshaft, at least one bearing element for a crank rod and at least one crankcam (3) for coupling the crank bearing element with the crank rod bearing element. The crankshaft has a modular construction with the crank bearing element and the crank rod bearing element fitting into respective openings (4,5) in the crankcam. An Independent claim for an assembly method for a crankshaft for a reciprocating piston engine is also included.