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Hydraulic tappet for an internal combustion engine

US5239953A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 1993
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2013

Classification

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

Abstract

A hydraulic tappet comprises a body which comprises an outer tube, an inner tube and an upper portion which connects the two tubes at the upper end. Within the inner tube, there are provided inner and outer plungers. The outer plunger abuts a valve stem of an engine valve in a DOHC-type engine. The outer plunger is supported by a reinforcement member directly or via the inner plunger to provide high rigidity.

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