Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Tappet
Patent
1994-05-31
1995-01-31
Dolinar, Andrew M.
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Tappet
123 9051, 123 9055, 74569, F01L 114, F01L 124
Patent
active
053851242
ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic roller tappet for an internal combustion engine wherein the tappet body is formed of hardenable cast iron, the roller axle is formed of a through hardened steel and wherein the axle bores in the body and the axle are dimensioned such that the axle is in floating relationship with the bores. In a preferred embodiment the axle is axially retained by retaining rings received in grooves formed in the body.
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Blowers Bryan K.
Hillebrand George A.
Dolinar Andrew M.
Eaton Corporation
Lo Weilun
Sajovec Frank M.
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