Multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with a system for variable actuation of the intake valves subdivided into separate sub-units
US8662034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02F7/006
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine comprises a system for variable actuation of the intake valves and is subdivided into a plurality of sub-systems independent with respect to each other, carried by a plurality of respective elements, each mounted on the cylinder head at a respective engine cylinder. Among other things, this considerably facilitates the system maintenance operations.
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