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Variable valve universal bracket design

US9188003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Xuewei Chen · Novi, US
Anna Strehlau · Windsor, US
Jesse Myers · Waterford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 14, 2013
Grant date	Nov 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 31, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF01L2303/01
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal multi-orientation bracket design for attaching solenoids to a housing of a hydraulically actuated variable valve system. The bracket having at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, a cupped lower surface and at least one mounting flange. The cupped lower surface is shaped to insert a solenoid main body and gaps included in the side walls for a protruding solenoid connector.

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