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Device for actuating the decompression engine brake in an internal combustion engine

US8307806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2008
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L13/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for actuating the decompression engine brake in an internal combustion engine provided with hydraulic tappets is described, characterized by: an additional rocker arm (9) for each cylinder, pivoting about an axis (4) common to the rocker arms of the exhaust valves, and suitable to engage with a corresponding additional cam (10) arranged on the cam axis (7) of the cylinders; an actuator system for said additional rocker arm (9), for each cylinder. In the actuator system of said additional rocker arm (9) there is a piston (15) hinged to an end of said rocker arm, said piston (15) being in its turn moved hydraulically or by a mechanical system comprising an additional arm (12) controlled by eccentric cams (13).

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