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Variable length connecting rod of an internal combustion engine

US9784305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 2014
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 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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