Mode-switching cam follower

Details Mode-switching cam follower Mode-switching cam follower

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Eshete, Zelalem (Department: 3748)

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

Electrical system

C123S090270, C123S090160

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006657

ABSTRACT:
A mode-switching cam follower is disclosed, wherein the follower includes a body, a cam contact movably coupled to the body, and a latch member movably coupled to the body. A shape-memory alloy in communication with the latch member couples and decouples the latch member with the cam.

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