Variable cam timing system and method
US9021998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2001/34469
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A phase control apparatus in a variable cam timing (VCT) system of an engine is described herein. The phase control apparatus includes a locking pin coupled to a vane, the locking pin extending into a locking pin recess in a cover plate in a locked configuration, the locking pin and locking pin recess having a backlash and a housing at least partially enclosing the vane and spaced away from the vane forming a gap in the locked configuration.
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