Eccentric hydraulic lash adjuster for use with compression release brake
US-2019360362-A1 · Nov 28, 2019 · US
Valve bridge systems comprising valve bridge guide
US11053819B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11053819-B2 |
| Application number | US-202015929504-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Publication date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
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A valve bridge system comprises a valve bridge configured to extend between at least two engine valves of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, a valve bridge guide is operatively connected to the valve bridge and configured to extend between at least two valve springs respectively corresponding to the at least two engine valves, the valve bridge guide defining a surface conforming to a valve spring of the at least two valve springs. In another embodiment, the valve bridge guide may comprise at least a first member maintained in a first fixed position relative to and at a predetermined distance from the valve bridge. In both embodiments, the valve bridge guide is configured to avoid contact with the valve bridge in a controlled state, but to permit contact with valve bridge to resist uncontrolled movement of the valve bridge.
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What is claimed is: 1. A valve bridge for use with an engine valve assembly of an internal combustion engine, the engine valve assembly comprising at least two engine valves, wherein the at least two engine valves are actuated by a main rocker arm and a first engine valve of the at least two engine valves is actuated by an auxiliary rocker arm via a bridge pin, the valve bridge comprising: a valve bridge body configured to extend between the at least two engine valves, the valve bridge body comprising a through-bore configured to align with the first engine valve and to receive the bridge pin, the valve bridge body further comprising a receptacle configured to align with a second engine valve of the at least two engine valves and to receive a stem of the second engine valve; and an upper surface formed on the valve bridge body and having a height such that the upper surface contacts a surface of the main rocker arm or the auxiliary rocker arm so as to resist uncontrolled movement of the valve bridge when the valve bridge is in an uncontrolled state relative to the at least two engine valves. 2. The valve bridge of claim 1 , wherein the valve bridge further comprises: a bridge pin boss having the through-bore formed therein, the bridge pin boss terminating in the upper surface. 3. The valve bridge of claim 1 , wherein the valve bridge further comprises: a portion of the valve bridge body aligned with the main rocker arm terminating in the upper surface.
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Compression release engine retarders of the "Jacobs Manufacturing" type · CPC title
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Manufacturing of components used in valve arrangements · CPC title
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- What does patent US11053819B2 cover?
- A valve bridge system comprises a valve bridge configured to extend between at least two engine valves of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, a valve bridge guide is operatively connected to the valve bridge and configured to extend between at least two valve springs respectively corresponding to the at least two engine valves, the valve bridge guide defining a surface conforming …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F01L1/267. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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