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System and method for modifying engine valve lift

US6920868B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2004
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices for modifying engine valve lift during an engine valve event are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises: a housing having a hydraulic fluid dump port formed therein; a sleeve slidably disposed in a bore formed in the housing, the sleeve having a cavity formed therein; a piston slidably disposed in the sleeve cavity; and a clip passage formed in the piston, the clip passage in selective communication with the dump port.

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