Cylinder head for an internal-combustion engine
US4329949A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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