Valve actuation system with valve seating control
US7156062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2001/34446
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable valve actuation system to actuate and control the seating velocity of an internal combustion engine valve is disclosed. The system comprises: a housing; a lost motion system disposed in the housing; a rocker arm having a first contact surface, a second contact surface, and a third contact surface, the first contact surface operatively contacting the engine valve, and the second contact surface operatively contacting the lost motion system; and a valve seating device disposed in the housing, operatively contacting the third contact surface.
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