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Mechanical system forming a cam follower or a rocker arm and method for manufacturing such a mechanical system

US9528397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2015
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/8053
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical system forming a cam follower or a rocker arm; the mechanical system including a support element, a pin extending between two opposite ends along a first axis and supported by the support element, and a roller mounted on the pin, movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis and adapted to roll on a cam. The mechanical system further includes an insert made from separate parts and including holding members supporting the pin ends.

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