Compact valve actuation mechanism for barrel internal combustion engines
US8079336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B75/26
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-cylinder barrel internal combustion engine includes a valve actuation mechanism having generally L-shaped rockers for actuating valves in the engine. The rockers are arranged in pairs each pivotally coupled to a common rocker support. The pair of rockers actuate respective valves of an adjacent pair of cylinders in the engine.
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