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Camshaft phaser intermediate locking pin and seat

US8881698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Delphi Technologies · US

Inventors

Daniel R. Cuatt · Henrietta, US
Michael J. Fox · Stafford, US
Thomas H. Fischer · Wenden, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2011
Grant date	Nov 11, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 29, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF01L2001/34483
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vane-type camshaft phaser for an internal combustion engine includes an intermediate locking pin and seat for locking the camshaft phaser at a position intermediate of its full advanced and retard positions. A feature is provided for radially orienting the locking pin with the seat.

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