Oil supply
US12129777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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