Valve system for automobile engine
US5099806A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2275/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve system for an automobile engine opens and closes intake and exhaust valves by reciprocative force of a crankshaft. Specifically, the valve system controls timing for operating and stopping these valves, and the amount of cam lift. The valve system comprises a camshaft, a rocker shaft in parallel to the camshaft, a main rocker arm mounted on the rocker shaft, a sub-rocker arm pivotally supported on the rocker shaft, engaging means for engaging and disengaging the rocker shaft with and from the sub-rocker arm, and driving means for driving the engaging means. The engaging means includes an opening on a rotating surface of the sub-rocker arm, a plunger located in the rocker shaft and an oil chamber located at an upper or lower end of the plunger. The driving means includes an oil gallery in the rocker shaft and an oil pressuring member.
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