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Camshaft drive for an automotive engine

US5178108A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 1992
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2275/18
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A camshaft drive of an automotive engine includes a flexible drive member which powers two driven sprockets which occupy different planes such that different portions of the flexible drive member contact the sprockets.

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