Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Rocker
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Chang, Ching (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Rocker
C123S090390, C123S090440, C123S090450, C123S090610, C074S569000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07861680
ABSTRACT:
A multiple-cylinder internal combustion engine having a camshaft-driven valvetrain with a camshaft disposed within an engine block includes at least two intake and/or exhaust valves with multiple valves operated by a common lifter and pushrod that engages a follower having multiple independent lash adjusters coupled to associated rocker arms. The lifter contacts the common camshaft lobe and a corresponding pushrod that engages a reciprocating bucket follower with a compliant coupling to corresponding rocker arms.
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Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Chang Ching
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Voutyras Julia
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