Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Tappet
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-22
2011-02-22
Eshete, Zelalem (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Tappet
C123S090160, C123S090430, C123S090550
Reexamination Certificate
active
07891329
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus of the present invention provides a lash adjuster feed channel for an engine assembly. The engine assembly includes first and second sets of hydraulic lash adjusters responsive to a variation in hydraulic fluid pressure to cause a variation in lift of first and second sets of engine valves respectively operatively connected thereto. The cylinder head defines a first feed passage in fluid communication with the first set of hydraulic lash adjusters, and a second feed passage in fluid communication with the second set of hydraulic lash adjusters. The valve lift of the first set of engine valves is independently variable by controlling the transfer of hydraulic pressure in the first feed passage, and the valve lift of the second set of engine valves is independently variable by controlling the transfer of hydraulic pressure in the second feed passage. A corresponding method is also provided.
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Marriott Craig D.
Neal Timothy L.
Patel Vimesh M.
Eshete Zelalem
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Quinn Law Group PLLC
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