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Cup tappet with hydraulic play compensation device

US4802448A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1988
Grant dateFeb 7, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L1/25
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup tappet is disclosed which has a hydraulic play compensation device for a breather valve of an internal-combustion engine. The play compensation device includes a play compensating element which is composed of components of the cup and of the valve shank in order to simplify the cup tappet structurally.

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