Patent · US Expired

Camshaft drive

US5540207A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1995
Grant dateJul 30, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B3/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described is a camshaft drive for the outlet and inlet valves and for actuating the fuel-injection pump (6) of a diesel engine, the invention calling for the three actuation functions to be carried out by the same cam (2) indirectly via a rocker arm (3, 5) for each cylinder.

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