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Variable valve train for an internal combustion engine

US9004023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2013
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable lift valve train for an internal combustion engine, including a pivoted lever with a transmission surface on one end, a counter running surface in a central region and, on a further end, a support element and a contact element, the transmission surface has a zero lift path and, adjoining the zero lift path in lever pivoting direction, a lift path, the transmission surface being in contact with a valve opener, the counter running surface being loaded by at least one lift cam, the support element being guided on a lever guide section, the contact element, for adjusting a valve lift being loaded by an adjusting device in direction of the lever guide section, and the valve train including directly in a region of the pivoted lever, an effective and optionally additionally actuable element for creating an additional valve lift during a base circle phase of the lift cam.

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