Device for interrupting the power flow between at least one valve and at least one cam of camshaft
US6318317A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2820/031
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for interrupting the power flow between at least one valve and at least one cam of a camshaft, especially in a valve mechanism of a reciprocating internal combustion engine. The device comprises a first actuating lever cooperating with the at least one valve, a second actuating lever that is pivotally mounted in relation to the first actuating lever cooperating with the at least one cam of the camshaft and a coupling element arranged in such a way that it can rotate about an axis parallel to the swiveling axis of the second actuating lever. The coupling element couples both actuating levers in a first swiveling position and decouples both actuating levers in a second swiveling position. In order to reduce overall dimensions, the first actuating lever is mounted on fixed compensation elements and carries the swiveling axis for locating the second actuating lever.
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