What is the structure of a cylinder?
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The structure of a cylinder consists of the cylinder barrel, end covers, piston, piston rod, and seals. The cylinder block is the main body of the engine, integrating all cylinders and the crankcase into one unit, serving as the supporting framework for installing pistons, crankshafts, and other components and accessories. The function of the engine is to convert the thermal energy of gasoline into mechanical energy by burning the fuel in a sealed cylinder, causing the gas to expand and push the piston to perform work. The arrangement forms of cylinder blocks include: 1. L-type in-line: All cylinders are aligned at the same angle and arranged in a single plane, using only one cylinder head. 2. V-type arrangement: All cylinders are divided into two groups, with adjacent cylinders arranged at a certain angle to each other, forming two angled planes. 3. W-type arrangement: Composed of two small V shapes forming a large V shape, with two groups of V-type engines sharing a single crankshaft. 4. H-type arrangement: The angle between the cylinders is 180 degrees. 5. VR arrangement: Refers to an engine with a 15-degree angle between cylinders.