Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – With means for varying timing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Denion, Thomas E (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
With means for varying timing
C123S090330, C123S090350, C123S090480
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987825
ABSTRACT:
A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an outer body connected with a valve for opening and closing the valve, an inner body that is reciprocally disposed within the outer body and contacts a first input cam configured to an input shaft, a lost motion spring disposed between the outer body and the inner body, a connecting portion selectively connecting the outer body and the inner body, a hydraulic pressure supplying portion supplying hydraulic pressure to the connecting portion, and a lubrication circuit supplying lubricant to a contacting portion of the first input cam and the inner body.
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Bernstein Daniel A
Denion Thomas E
Hyundai Motor Company
Morgan & Lewis & Bockius, LLP
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