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Bearing block

US9175727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

18Claims

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Assignee

Mahle International GmbH · DE

Inventors

Michael Kreisig · Gerlingen, DE
Falk Schneider · Neuerburg, DE
Stefan Steichele · Gerlingen, DE
Justus Himstedt · Stuttgart, DE
Thomas Flender · Eberdingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 23, 2012
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2360/18
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing block may support a camshaft on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The bearing block is formed in one-piece and is provided with an annular closed bearing eye for the camshaft. Thus, the bearing block may be made smaller and thus lighter.

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