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Mechanical lifter

US9217407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

William D. Bauman · Dorr, US
Gerald R. Stabel · Zeeland, US
Carl R. Kangas · Iron River, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2013
Grant date	Dec 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/18288
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The mechanical lifter generally includes an inner lift member, an outer lift member, and a roller. The inner lift member is at least partly made of a metallic material. The outer lift member is at least partly made of a polymeric material and surrounds the inner lift member. The roller is rotatably coupled with respect to the inner lift member and is partly disposed within the inner lift member. The inner lift member is configured to move a first component in response to a force applied to the roller by a second component.

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