Balance shaft assembly

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Vibration compensating device

Balancing arrangement

Reexamination Certificate

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06971361

ABSTRACT:
Balance shaft assemblies are used in internal combustion engines to dampen primary and second order inertia forces. Known balance shaft assemblies typically require precision manufacturing and a rigid frame or housing. A balance shaft assembly (1) in accordance with this invention provides a low cost and less complex solution to engine balancing. The balance shaft assembly (1) includes an elongate housing (2) having a front end and a rear end, a balance shaft (5) which is rotatably supported between a front end bearing (6), a rear end bearing (7) and an intermediate bearing (12) in the housing (2). The housing (2) is transversely flexible relative to the balance shaft (5) to accommodate misalignment of the intermediate bearing (12) relative to the front and rear end bearings (6, 7). Consequently, the balance shaft assembly (1) can be less complicated and manufactured at a lower cost than known balance shaft assemblies.

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