Varying the phase and lift of a rocker arm on a camshaft actuating a valve or injector
US8544431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2107
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an internal combustion engine using poppet type valves, a center pivot rocker arm is moved through a specific path wherein the roller in contact with a cam is moved to alter the phasing of the valves or injectors in the engine. Depending on the interface between the valve or injector and the rocker arm, the rocker ratio of the rocker arm may be altered, giving a change in lift as well. By positioning a control arm at desired points on either side of a centered position, and rotating the control arm about its own pivot point via an arm actuator, phase change is achieved. The arm actuator controls the location of the control arm and thus the timing of the valve or injector relative to the rotation of the cam. Advanced, centered, and retarded phase change is possible depending upon the movement of the control arm.
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