Tappet
US10876441B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignees
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2810/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a tappet capable of supplying lubricating oil to a cam even when provided with a lash adjuster.A tappet (10) includes: a lash adjuster (11) having a plunger (14) and a body (13) in which the plunger (14) is housed so as to be vertically movable, wherein the plunger (14) has a top portion (16) against which a lower end portion of a push rod (88) slidably abuts; and a tappet body (12) which has an assembly hole (45) in which the body (13) is inserted, has a cup-like shape, and has a lower surface portion (27) which slidingly contacts a cam (70). The tappet body (12) has an oil guide passage (30) extending so as to guide lubricating oil from the push rod (88) side to the cam (70).
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