Patent · US Expired

Camshaft for an internal combustion engine

US4211192A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 1977
Grant dateJul 8, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 1, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/48
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The camshaft is constructed in portions each of which has an integral flange at one end and a releaseably secured discoid member at the other end. The flange of one shaft portion is secured to the discoid member of an adjacent shaft portion by means of screws. Each shaft portion has a plurality of cams shrink fitted thereon.

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