Variable valve timing
US5671706A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2102
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve operating mechanism comprises a hollow shaft (10), a sleeve journalled on the hollow shaft and having a cam, a coupling yoke (16) connected by a first pivot pin (18) to the hollow shaft (10) and by a second pivot pin (20) to the sleeve and means for pivoting the yoke (16) to effect a phase change between the hollow shaft (10) and the sleeve, wherein the means for pivoting the yoke (16) comprises an actuating rod (24) slidably received in the hollow shaft (10), a cam surface on the actuating rod (24) and a plunger (22) passing through a generally radial bore in the hollow shaft (10) to cause the yoke (16) to pivot in response to axial movement of the actuating rod (24).
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