Monolithic block and valve train for a four-stroke engine

Details Monolithic block and valve train for a four-stroke engine Monolithic block and valve train for a four-stroke engine

2008-04-23

2010-10-19

Kamen, Noah (Department: 3741)

Internal-combustion engines

Frame construction

Horizontal cylinder

C123S090310, C029S888060

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814879

ABSTRACT:
A cylinder crankcase for a four-stroke engine is disclosed. The cylinder crankcase includes a cylinder head, cylinder block, and crankcase which are monolithic. A half-crank crankshaft bears in a crank arm, which is included in the crankcase. The cylinder crankcase includes a belt driven valve train and crank arm that includes a pocket containing a crank gear attached to the crankshaft for driving the belt.

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