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Cylinder head for an internal-combustion engine

US4329949A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1980
Grant dateMay 18, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02F2001/245
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylinder head for an automotive type engine has an overhead camshaft and oil collecting basins adjacent the tappet guides to collect excess oil exuded from the guides; the basins have holes aligned with the cams on the camshaft to drip oil thereon for proper camshaft lubrication; inserts may be used in the oil drip holes, or specially formed drip edges adjacent the holes may be used.

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