Mechanical cam phasing systems and methods
US10344631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L1/34409
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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