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Operating arrangement for internal combustion engine poppet valves and the like

US4928650A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L1/32
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A first rocker arm is used to induce valve lift while a second one used to move the valve back to closed position. The rocker arms are arranged to engage the valve top or retainer surfaces at locations offset from the axis of the valve and to induce the valve to rotate during the lift and closing operations. Springs, hydraulic lifters or double adjust screw type arrangements are used to control clearances.

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