Variable length connecting rod of an internal combustion engine
US9784305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connecting rod for an internal combustion engine having an adjustable length between a first connecting rod eye and a second connecting rod eye. An eccentric member having a bearing bore which is positioned eccentrically to an outer diameter is rotated to adjust the length. The eccentric member is rotated by a rack and pinion drive and a double acting hydraulic cylinder.
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