Switching rocker arm assembly having spring retaining configuration
US10215062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2107
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switching rocker arm assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes an outer arm, an inner arm, a bearing axle, and a first and second torsional bearing axle spring. The outer arm has a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm. The outer arm further includes a first tang extending from the first outer side arm and a second tang extending from the second outer side arm. The outer arm defines a first slot inboard of the first tang and a second slot inboard of the second tang. The first torsional bearing axle spring is mounted around a first torsional spring boss and has a first end nestingly received at the first slot and a second end engaged to the bearing axle. The first ends of the first and second torsional springs are laterally constrained by the respective first and second tangs.
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