公开(公告)号：US5398648A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-21

申请号：US262303

申请日：1994-06-20

Applicant: Mark J. Spath ,  Timothy J. Peterson ,  Ivan R. Samalot ,  Christopher M. Deminco ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Scott H. Nather

Inventor： Mark J. Spath ,  Timothy J. Peterson ,  Ivan R. Samalot ,  Christopher M. Deminco ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Scott H. Nather

IPC: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/245 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/25 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00

Abstract: Compact valve lifters are disclosed for overhead camshaft engines with direct acting valve gear and for engines with indirect acting valve actuation such as push rod actuated overhead valves. Two step variable lift and non-variable lift valve lifters are included as are roller and non-roller follower types with various features in common.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于具有直动阀齿轮的顶置凸轮轴发动机和具有间接作用阀致动的发动机的紧凑型气门挺杆，例如推杆致动的顶置阀。 包括两级可变升程和非可变提升阀提升器，其中包括具有各种功能的滚子和非滚子跟随器类型。

公开(公告)号：US07610887B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-03

申请号：US11820756

申请日：2007-06-20

Applicant: Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/245 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F02D13/0253 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A valve-deactivation hydraulic valve lifter including a recessed face on the pin housing for making contact with the a crowned surface region of a roller follower. The lifter includes a pin housing that is slidably disposed within an axial bore in a lifter body. Pins for variably locking the pin housing to the lifter body may be disengaged to place the lifter in lost-motion mode by application of engine oil to the outer ends of the pins. A surface of the pin housing, preferably configured as a dished surface, is formed on the bottom end face of the pin housing that approaches the cam-following lifter roller for making contact with the roller follower so as to avoid contacting the roller follower's crowned surface region.

Abstract translation: 一种阀止停液压阀提升器，其包括在销壳体上的凹面，用于与滚子从动件的冠状表面区域接触。 提升器包括可滑动地设置在升降机主体中的轴向孔内的销壳体。 用于将销壳体可变地锁定到升降机主体的销可以被分离，以通过将发动机油施加到销的外端而将升降机放置在空动模式中。 销壳体的表面，优选地构成为平面，形成在销壳体的靠近凸轮跟随升降辊的底端面上，用于与滚子从动件接触，以避免与滚子从动件的凸面 地区。

公开(公告)号：US07395792B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11518645

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A deactivation valve lifter includes a lifter body. The lifter body has a first end configured for engaging a cam of an engine and at least one annular pin chamber. A pin housing includes a pin housing bottom. The pin housing bottom defines at least one pin stop aperture and a radially directed pin bore. A deactivation pin assembly is disposed within the pin bore and includes pin members. The pin housing is concentrically disposed within the lifter body. A portion of each pin member may be disposed within the annular pin chamber to thereby selectively couple and decouple the lifter body to the pin housing. A drain aperture defined by the pin housing bottom extends from the pin bore to an outside surface of the pin housing. A stop pin is disposed in the at least one pin stop aperture for limiting the inward motion of the pin members.

Abstract translation: 停用气门挺杆包括升降机体。 升降机体具有构造成用于接合发动机的凸轮和至少一个环形销腔的第一端。 销壳体包括销壳底部。 销壳体底部限定至少一个销止动孔和径向定位的销孔。 销销组件设置在销孔内并且包括销构件。 销壳体同心地设置在升降机体内。 每个销构件的一部分可以设置在环形销腔内，从而选择性地将升降器主体联接到销壳体上。 由销壳体底部限定的排水孔从销孔延伸到销壳体的外表面。 止动销布置在所述至少一个销止动孔中，以限制销构件的向内运动。

公开(公告)号：US07263956B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10305311

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Mark J. Spath ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Michael J. Fox

Inventor： Mark J. Spath ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Michael J. Fox

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/16 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2001/2427 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A valve lifter assembly for deactivating a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. The valve lifter assembly is provided with a plunger movably disposed within a bore of a main body member to controllably isolate the cam lift from the rocker arm and valve of the engine. The plunger is normally locked in an extended position to transmit cam lift to reciprocatingly operate the valve. At least one locking pin is moveably disposed within the plunger to engage an inner annular groove of the main body member. Pressurized oil is provided to dislodge the locking pins from the annular groove and allow the plunger to move within the main body member, thereby isolating the cam lift from the rocker arm and valve. The deactivating lifter is preferably disposed within the recess conventionally provided for hydraulic valve lifters.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使内燃机中的汽缸停用的气门挺杆组件。 气门挺杆组件设置有可移动地设置在主体构件的孔内的柱塞，以可控制地将凸轮升降机与发动机的摇臂和阀门隔离。 柱塞通常被锁定在延伸位置以传递凸轮升程以往阀门运行。 至少一个锁定销可移动地设置在柱塞内以接合主体构件的内部环形槽。 提供加压油以将锁定销从环形槽移出并允许柱塞在主体构件内移动，从而将凸轮升程与摇臂和阀隔离。 停用升降机优选地设置在通常为液压气门挺杆提供的凹槽内。

公开(公告)号：US06866014B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10422308

申请日：2003-04-24

Applicant: Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/245 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/46

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/245 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: An anti-rotation guide for a deactivation hydraulic valve lifter for an internal combustion engine. The guide includes a through bore accommodating of a hydraulic valve lifter and is sized such that the outer end of the lifter may be inserted into the through bore of the guide. The guide is securable to the engine such that the lifter is reciprocable within the guide. The guide is provided with two opposing keepers for mating with corresponding flats on the lifter to prevent rotation of the lifter. Further, a keyway means is provided in the guide and lifter to prevent the lifter being inserted into the guide 180° from the correct orientation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的停用液压阀提升器的防旋转引导件。 引导件包括一个液压阀提升器的通孔，其尺寸使得升降机的外端可插入导向件的通孔中。 引导件可靠地安装在发动机上，使得升降器可在引导件内往复运动。 引导件设置有两个相对的保持器，用于与提升器上的对应的平面配合以防止升降机的旋转。 此外，在引导和升降器中设置有键槽装置，以防止升降机从正确的方向插入引导件180°。

公开(公告)号：US5361733A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-08

申请号：US011667

申请日：1993-01-28

Applicant: Mark J. Spath ,  Timothy J. Peterson ,  Ivan R. Samalot ,  Christopher M. De Minco ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Scott H. Nather

Inventor： Mark J. Spath ,  Timothy J. Peterson ,  Ivan R. Samalot ,  Christopher M. De Minco ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Scott H. Nather

IPC: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/245 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/25 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00

Abstract: Compact valve lifters are disclosed for overhead camshaft engines with direct acting valve gear and for engines with indirect acting valve actuation such as push rod actuated overhead valves. Two step variable lift and non-variable lift valve lifters are included as are roller and non-roller follower types with various features in common.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于具有直动阀齿轮的顶置凸轮轴发动机和具有间接作用阀致动的发动机的紧凑型气门挺杆，例如推杆致动的顶置阀。 包括两级可变升程和非可变提升阀提升器，其中包括具有各种功能的滚子和非滚子跟随器类型。

公开(公告)号：US5090364A

公开(公告)日：1992-02-25

申请号：US628694

申请日：1990-12-14

Applicant: Michael E. McCarroll ,  Mark J. Spath ,  Mark A. Shost ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Guy E. Giannone ,  John Castellana

Inventor： Michael E. McCarroll ,  Mark J. Spath ,  Mark A. Shost ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Guy E. Giannone ,  John Castellana

IPC: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F02B2275/18

Abstract: A camshaft has, for each valve lifter, a high lift cam between two low lift cams, the high lift cam fitting within the envelope of the low lift cams. The lifter comprises an outer tappet elongated in the direction of the camshaft and slidably mounted in an elongated bore in a cam carrier. The outer tappet is contacted by both low lift cams and operates two valves simultaneously. An elongated bore extending transverse of the outer tappet carries an elongated inner tappet which is contacted by the high lift cam. A hydraulically actuated locking mechanism couples the tappets for movement together for high lift operation and unlocks for low lift operation to allow the inner tappet to idle in the outer tappet.

公开(公告)号：US07757648B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12152253

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A deactivation valve lifter includes a lifter body. The lifter body has a first end configured for engaging a cam of an engine and at least one annular pin chamber. A pin housing includes a pin housing bottom. The pin housing bottom defines at least one pin stop aperture and a radially directed pin bore. A deactivation pin assembly is disposed within the pin bore and includes pin members. The pin housing is concentrically disposed within the lifter body. A portion of each pin member may be disposed within the annular pin chamber to thereby selectively couple and decouple the lifter body to the pin housing. A drain aperture defined by the pin housing bottom extends from the pin bore to an outside surface of the pin housing. A stop pin is disposed in the at least one pin stop aperture for limiting the inward motion of the pin members.

Abstract translation: 停用气门挺杆包括升降机体。 升降机体具有构造成用于接合发动机的凸轮和至少一个环形销腔的第一端。 销壳体包括销壳底部。 销壳体底部限定至少一个销止动孔和径向定位的销孔。 销销组件设置在销孔内并且包括销构件。 销壳体同心地设置在升降机体内。 每个销构件的一部分可以设置在环形销腔内，从而选择性地将升降器主体联接到销壳体上。 由销壳体底部限定的排水孔从销孔延伸到销壳体的外表面。 止动销布置在所述至少一个销止动孔中，以限制销构件的向内运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080289597A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12152253

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A deactivation valve lifter includes a lifter body. The lifter body has a first end configured for engaging a cam of an engine and at least one annular pin chamber. A pin housing includes a pin housing bottom. The pin housing bottom defines at least one pin stop aperture and a radially directed pin bore. A deactivation pin assembly is disposed within the pin bore and includes pin members. The pin housing is concentrically disposed within the lifter body. A portion of each pin member may be disposed within the annular pin chamber to thereby selectively couple and decouple the lifter body to the pin housing. A drain aperture defined by the pin housing bottom extends from the pin bore to an outside surface of the pin housing. A stop pin is disposed in the at least one pin stop aperture for limiting the inward motion of the pin members.

Abstract translation: 停用气门挺杆包括升降机体。 升降机体具有构造成用于接合发动机的凸轮和至少一个环形销腔的第一端。 销壳体包括销壳底部。 销壳体底部限定至少一个销止动孔和径向定位的销孔。 销销组件设置在销孔内并且包括销构件。 销壳体同心地设置在升降机体内。 每个销构件的一部分可以设置在环形销腔内，从而选择性地将升降器主体联接到销壳体上。 由销壳体底部限定的排水孔从销孔延伸到销壳体的外表面。 止动销布置在所述至少一个销止动孔中，以限制销构件的向内运动。

公开(公告)号：US07455040B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11545198

申请日：2006-10-10

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath ,  Michael J. Dinkel

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath ,  Michael J. Dinkel

IPC: F01M1/06

CPC classification number: F01L13/0015 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2001/0476 ,  F01M9/102 ,  F01M2001/064

Abstract: An oil distribution system for an internal combustion engine comprising a longitudinal bore in the engine head or block connected to an engine oil pump. A longitudinal insert is disposed in the engine bore, the insert being formed and disposed to define segmented galleries within the bore, a first oil gallery being in communication with the engine camshaft bearings and a second oil gallery being in communication with switchable cam followers in the engine. The two galleries are separated but connected by one or more oil control valves. Thus, the camshaft bearings are exposed to high engine oil pressure at all times independent of the switchable cam followers; likewise, the switchable cam followers may be latched and unlatched at any time or condition deemed beneficial for engine operation without jeopardizing lubrication sufficiency to the camshaft bearings.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的油分配系统，包括在与发动机油泵连接的发动机机头或块中的纵向孔。 纵向插入件设置在发动机孔中，插入件被形成并设置成在孔内限定分段的画廊，第一油画廊与发动机凸轮轴轴承连通，第二油画廊与可切换的凸轮从动件连通 发动机。 两个画廊分开，但由一个或多个油控阀连接。 因此，独立于可切换的凸轮从动件，凸轮轴轴承始终暴露于高发动机机油压力。 同样地，可切换的凸轮从动件可以在任何时候被认定为有利于发动机运转的状态而被锁定和解锁，而不会危及凸轮轴轴承的润滑足够。