Stamped cam follower and method of making a stamped cam follower

Details Stamped cam follower and method of making a stamped cam follower Stamped cam follower and method of making a stamped cam follower

1993-02-23

1994-10-25

Cross, E. Rollins

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

Rocker

123 9041, 123 9044, 123 9051, 74519, 74559, F01L 118

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053579178

ABSTRACT:
A follower for translating rotational motion of a cam into reciprocal motion of an intake or exhaust valve is disclosed. The follower comprises a first portion adapted to be pivotably mounted on a follower shaft and a second portion adapted to contact a cam surface. The first and second portions form a generally V shape. The first portion includes a bottom and a pair of side walls connected to the bottom. Each of the side walls has a hole therethrough, and the holes are coaxially aligned to accept the follower shaft. The second portion includes a first end connected to the first portion and a second distal end which contacts the cam surface. Also disclosed is a method of making a follower from common sheet metal.

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"The Little Engine That Could," by Judith A. Gunther, Mar., 1993 issue of Popular Science.

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