Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – With means for varying timing
Patent
1992-07-28
1993-11-23
Wolfe, Willis R.
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
With means for varying timing
123 9031, 464 2, 464160, 74568R, F01L 134
Patent
active
052634426
ABSTRACT:
A valve timing control apparatus including a rotary member drivingly connected to an engine crankshaft for rotation with the engine crankshaft, and a drive mechanism for transmitting rotation of the rotary member to a camshaft. The drive mechanism includes a piston member provided for reciprocation between first and second positions within the rotary member to rotate the camshaft with respect to the rotary member. The piston member defines first and second pressure chambers on the opposite sides thereof along with the rotary member. A valve member is provided for movement between third and fourth positions. The valve member is adapted to connect the first pressure chamber to a pressure source while connecting the second pressure chamber to a drain port to produce a pressure differential between the first and second pressure chambers to move the piston member toward the second position when the valve member moves from the third position to the fourth position. The valve member is adapted to connect the first pressure chamber to the drain port while connecting the second pressure chamber to the pressure source to produce a pressure differential between the first and second chambers so as to move the piston member toward the first position when the valve member moves from the fourth position to the third position. The valve member is moved according to engine operating conditions.
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Atsugi Unisia Corporation
Lo Weilun
Wolfe Willis R.
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