Composite valve-train pushrod

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1991-08-30

1992-10-13

Cross, E. Rollins

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

Rod

F01L 114

Patent

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051541467

ABSTRACT:
An engine valve-train pushrod of composite material construction and a process of manufacturing the same. The pushrod is an elongate, hollow rod of epoxy resin and fibers. The fibers consist essentially of graphite, glass or a combination thereof. Endcaps are secured internally to each end of the elongate hollow rods.

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Shell Chemical Company, Technical Bulletin, SC: 712-88, "Epon Resin, 9310" Dec. 1988.
Lubin et al., Handbook of Composites, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. Inc. 1982, at chapter 17.

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