Retention device for valve actuating mechanism
US9482120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2001/187
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retention device for a valve actuating mechanism to secure a finger follower and lash adjuster together includes a ring member disposed in a groove of a movable piston of the lash adjuster. The retention device also includes a connecting member having a plurality of legs adapted to engage the finger follower and an intermediate base interconnecting the legs and adapted to be disposed below the ring member and about a portion of the lash adjuster to effect a free movement of the connecting member in all pivoted positions of the finger follower.
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