Mechanical cam phasing systems and methods

US10294830B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLC · US

Inventors

• Austin Schmitt · Menomonee Falls, US
• Brian Heidemann · Superior, US
• Dean Wardle · Oconomowoc, US
• Allen Tewes · Spirit Lake, US
• Michael Kujak · Delafield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2018
• Grant date: May 21, 2019
• Expiry date: May 2, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Systems and methods for varying a rotational relationship between a cam shaft and a crank shaft on an internal combustion engine (i.e., cam phasing) are provided. In particular, systems and methods are provided that facilitates a rotary position of a first component to be accurately controlled with a mechanism causing a second component, which can be coupled to the cam shaft or crank shaft, to follow the rotary position of the first component.