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Integral EVT/cylinder head assembly with self-purging fluid flow

US5255639A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1992
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L13/0031
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure for mounting electronic valve timing control system components wherein any bubbles or other air carrying obstructions are purged from the system. The inlet and outlet passageways (14, 18) to and from the actuator (16) are displaced either a predetermined vertical distance ("H") or are in-line and inclined along the same passageway axis.

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