Cam angle sensor mounting structure
US7343889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2820/041
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cam angle mounting structure includes a cylinder head, a sensor bracket and a head cover. The cylinder head is configured and arranged to rotatably support a camshaft. The sensor bracket is configured and arranged to support a cam angle sensor. The sensor bracket is mounted on the cylinder head with the sensor bracket contacting the cylinder head. The head cover is non-rigidly mounted on the cylinder head and the sensor bracket via at least one gasket to cover a top opening of the cylinder head with a space being formed around the at least one gasket between the head cover and the cylinder head and between the head cover and the sensor bracket.
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