Switchable hydraulic lash adjuster with spherical locking pins
US7992532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L1/2405
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The switchable hydraulic lash adjuster uses balls that move radially in order to lock and unlock the switchable elements in the hydraulic lash adjuster. An axially movable piston acts on the ball to force it to engage and to allow it to disengage the inner housing.
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