Dual lift rocker arm latch mechanism and actuation...

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2008-01-15

2008-01-15

Chang, Ching (Department: 3748)

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

Rocker

C123S090160, C123S090440, C074S559000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07318402

ABSTRACT:
A valve control system for an engine having a camshaft with first and second cam profiles, the valve control system comprising a rocker arm assembly including a first rocker arm having a first cam follower in engagement with the first cam profile, and a second rocker arm having a second cam follower in engagement with the second cam profile. The first rocker arm includes a latch member biased toward a latched condition by a fluid pressure in a chamber, and the first rocker arm defines a fluid passage having a first end in open fluid communication with the pressure source, and a second end in open fluid communication with the pressure chamber. An alignment feature cooperates with the latch member to ensure proper alignment with a latch surface.

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