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Oil supply

US12129777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2020
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N2210/14
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An internal combustion engine includes at least one cylinder crankcase, at least one cylinder head (1), at least one overhead camshaft (2), at least two rocker arms (3) which are driven by the camshaft (2) and actuate the combustion valves, the camshaft(s) (2) being mounted in the cylinder head housing, and an oil supply line (9) which is situated in particular in the area of the top face of the cylinder head (1) for lubricating camshaft bearing brackets (10) and the rocker arm brackets (11).

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