Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Rod
Patent
1996-07-23
1998-02-24
Lo, Weilun
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Rod
F01L 114
Patent
active
057202460
ABSTRACT:
A valve train pushrod, for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The pushrod is formed of a hollow rod of continuous, fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite, having hard end caps bonded to each end. A method of manufacture for the pushrod is disclosed as well.
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Griffin Christopher J.
Host D. Lee
Waxon Ronald F.
Allen Gregory D.
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Lo Weilun
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
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