Apparatus and methods for continuous variable valve timing
US7866292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L1/348
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for shifting the phase between a driver gear and a driven gear in communication by a timing belt are provided as well as methods for configuring the apparatus. The apparatus may continuously vary the phase relationship between the driver gear and the driven gear.
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