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Rotationally locked tappet of a valve timing mechanism

US8201532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2007
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L2307/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-rotationally secured tappet of a valve drive of an internal combustion engine may include a bucket tappet including an external lateral surface. A floor and a skirt for may be arranged between a cam and a valve of the valve drive and guided in a receiving bore of a cylinder head. The skirt may include an internal lateral surface and the cylinder head may include a guide groove. A radially outward protruding anti-rotation component may be arranged in a recess of the skirt that glides in the guide groove of the cylinder head. Two spring arms may be included with the anti-rotation component and extend in a circumferential direction of the tappet.

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