Oiltight hydraulic tappet for controlling an internal combustion engine valve
US4632075A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2309/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Hydraulic tappet essentially comprising a first cup member sliding in a seat; a second member sliding axially in relation to the first; a third annular member located inside the said first cup member and having a sleeve, inside the inner bore of which the said second member slides axially, and a ring projecting radially from the said sleeve and connected in fluidtight manner to the side wall on the said first cup member in such a manner as to form a first chamber for fluid under pressure; and a fourth annular member made of flexible material and located essentially inside the said first cup member and outside the said sleeve on the said third annular member in such a manner as to form a second activating fluid chamber connected hydraulically to the said first chamber over a duct with an on-off member.
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