Cam follower and method for manufacturing such a cam follower
US9850785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L2810/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cam follower, comprising: a tappet which includes two flanges provided with opposite holes centered on a transverse axis; a pin extending along the transverse axis between two opposite ends received in the opposite holes; and a roller movable in rotation relative to the pin around the transverse axis and adapted to roll on a cam. Each of the opposite holes is provided with: an open portion for mounting the pin by translation in a first direction perpendicular to the transverse axis, a cylindrical portion for supporting the pin along the first direction and a plane portion for retaining the pin along the transverse axis during transport and mounting of the cam follower. A method includes steps for manufacturing such a cam follower.
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