Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – With means for varying timing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-06
2008-07-22
Eshete, Zelalem (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
With means for varying timing
C123S090150, C123S090310
Reexamination Certificate
active
07401583
ABSTRACT:
An adjustment device for changing the relative rotation between a cam and a crankshaft is provided. The adjustment device includes a driven device operatively connected to the crankshaft. The driven device has a first plurality of channels directed radially inward toward a central axis. The adjustment device also has a hub axially aligned with the driven device along the central axis and connectable to the cam. The hub has a second plurality of channels directed inward toward a point radially offset from the central axis.
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Caterpillar Inc.
Eshete Zelalem
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
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