Offset tappet assembly
US6435150B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2107
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tappet is provided including a foot having a cam contact surface and an axial bore formed therein; a tappet body having a body portion with an axially extending hub for reception in the axial bore of the foot; and a bearing assembly positioned between the foot and the tappet body, the bearing assembly operating to reduce friction as the foot separately rotates axially about a centerline of the tappet body.
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