公开(公告)号：US07185618B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US11306838

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Thomas C. Edelmayer

Inventor： Thomas C. Edelmayer

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: A sheet metal rocker arm of the welded and brazed tube and “boat type” rocker arm formed from sheet metal and characterized by having a reinforcing cross member which is integrally formed from a tab created by slitting the tube insert and which yields a unitary structure that introduces substantially greater stiffness to the rocker arm. The tube may be optionally rolled from sheet metal or by using seamless tubing. The method of creating integrally formed reinforcing cross-members by appropriate lancing slits in the sheet metal can be applied to any stamped rocker arm that has a U-channel architecture, e.g., including, for example, rocker arms for pushrod type valve trains as well as roller finger follower type rocker arms. Provision of the integrally formed cross member renders stiffness to the rocker arm that enables an engine to operate at a higher rpm and thereby to produce more horsepower.

Abstract translation: 焊接和钎焊管的钣金摇臂和由钣金形成的“船型”摇臂，其特征在于具有加强横向构件，该加强横向构件由通过切割管插件产生的翼片整体形成，并且产生一体结构， 对摇臂施加显着更大的刚度。 管可以任选地从金属板轧制或通过使用无缝管。 通过在金属片中适当的穿刺狭缝形成整体形成的加强横向构件的方法可以应用于具有U形通道结构的任何冲压式摇臂，例如包括用于推杆式阀门的摇臂 作为滚针式跟随器摇臂。 整体形成的横向构件的设置使得摇臂的刚度能够使发动机以更高的转速运转，从而产生更多的马力。

公开(公告)号：US07089899B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US11178266

申请日：2005-07-11

Applicant: David G. Genise ,  Austin R. Zurface

Inventor： David G. Genise ,  Austin R. Zurface

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  Y10T29/49295

Abstract: A rocker arm (25) adapted to engage a pair of cam lobes (15,17), the rocker arm having first (31) and second (33) sidewall portions, and being formed from a flat sheet metal blank (25B) having a nominal thickness (T). The sidewall portions (31,33) define fold regions (51,53) whereby, after each is folded over upon itself, and the rocker arm is formed to have the sidewall portions generally parallel to each other, the fold regions provide first (41) and second (43) cam contact surfaces, each having a width (W) substantially greater than the nominal thickness of the blank.

Abstract translation: 适于接合一对凸轮凸角（15,17）的摇臂（25），所述摇臂具有第一（31）和第二（33）侧壁部分，并且由平板金属坯料（25B）形成，所述平板金属坯料（25B）具有 公称厚度（T）。 侧壁部分（31,33）限定折叠区域（51,53），由此在每个折叠区域折叠在其自身之后，并且摇臂被形成为具有大致彼此平行的侧壁部分，折叠区域提供第一（41 ）和第二（43）个凸轮接触表面，每个具有基本上大于坯料标称厚度的宽度（W）。

公开(公告)号：US20060137637A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11294671

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Shiyouichi Abe ,  Kiyoshi Ookubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe ,  Takanori Ooshima

Inventor： Shiyouichi Abe ,  Kiyoshi Ookubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe ,  Takanori Ooshima

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: B21K1/205 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  Y10S29/018 ,  Y10S29/047 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T74/20882 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: In relation to a rocker arm obtained by applying cold forging to a blank made from a metal wire rod, cold forging is applied to a blank obtained by cutting a metal wire rod to a predetermined length to make a second intermediate blank 34b having a pair of side wall sections 2a and a base 39 which connects the two side walls 2a at one of their respective widthwise edges Punching is applied to the base 39 of this second intermediate blank 34b to form a first and a second connection sections. In the case where it is assumed that a roller 35 is arranged at a position corresponding to an arrangement position of the roller 35 of the rocker arm to be obtained, on the inside of the second intermediate blank 34b which is to be subjected to punch processing, the roller 35 and the base 39 do not interfere with each other. As a result, performance improvement of an engine fitted with this rocker arm is obtained.

Abstract translation: 对于通过对由金属线材制成的坯料进行冷锻而获得的摇臂相对于通过将金属线材切割成预定长度而获得的坯料进行冷锻而制成具有一对的第二中间坯料34b 的侧壁部分2a和将它们各自的宽度方向边缘之一连接的两个侧壁2a的基部39施加到该第二中间坯料34b的基部39，以形成第一连接部分和第二连接部分。 在假设辊35布置在与要获得的摇臂的辊35的布置位置相对应的位置的情况下，在待冲压的第二中间坯料34b的内侧 处理时，辊35和基座39彼此不干涉。 结果，获得了配备该摇臂的发动机的性能改善。

公开(公告)号：US07043836B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10602773

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: Nobutsuna Motohashi

Inventor： Nobutsuna Motohashi

IPC: B21D53/84 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: B21K1/205 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: When forces given in the processes of machining in the cross direction and machining for forming a groove are adjusted and the machining is repeatedly conducted by a plurality of times, the valve engaging portion (10) is machined, and the metal flow (30) formed between the valve guide walls (28, 29) and the connecting wall (8) is prevented from being cut off. Therefore, the rigidity of the valve engaging portion (10) can be ensured, and the quality of the rocker arm (1) can be stabilized.

Abstract translation: 当在横向加工过程中施加的力被调节并且对多个槽进行加工时，多次重复进行加工，对该阀接合部（10）进行加工，形成金属流（30） 在阀导向壁（28,29）与连接壁（8）之间的阻挡被阻止。 因此，可以确保阀接合部（10）的刚性，并且可以使摇臂（1）的质量稳定。

公开(公告)号：US06981479B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10939407

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Katsufumi Abe

Inventor： Katsufumi Abe

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/20 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A rocker arm 1 includes an arm body 4 prepared from a single plate material by means of a press work. The arm body 4 includes a pair of parallel side walls 5 and a connecting wall 6 bridging between the opposite side walls 5 and also having a pivot support hole 7 defined at a location generally intermediate of the length of the arm body 4. A roller support pin for rotatably supporting a roller 10 for driving engagement with a cam is mounted on one ends 1a of the opposite side walls 5, while the opposite end 1b of the connecting wall 6 defines an overlapped structure 13 formed by bending an end overlap piece 12, extending integrally from a side edge of the connecting wall 6, backwardly to overlap the connecting wall 6. This overlapped structure 13 in turn defines an adjustment element 16 having a mounting hole 15 defined therein for adjustably receiving a valve driving member 14. The rocker arm 1 may be designed to be an end pivot type, in which case the adjustment element 16 is provided with a pivot member.

公开(公告)号：US06959676B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10702047

申请日：2003-11-06

Applicant: Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Shoichi Abe ,  Satoshi Kadokawa ,  Hiroshi Iwasa

Inventor： Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Shoichi Abe ,  Satoshi Kadokawa ,  Hiroshi Iwasa

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: B21K1/205 ,  F01L1/185 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T29/49995 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: A sheet metal rocker arm manufactured by the steps of punching one metal plate to form a blank having a predetermined contour and through holes, and subjecting this blank to a bending work based on a press work to form a pair of side walls parallel to each other and a connecting portion for connecting the both ends of the side walls in the width direction thereof. This rocker arm is also provided with at least a pair of though holes formed at positions which are aligned with each other on the both side walls and at least one engagement portion provided in a part of the connecting portion. The thickness of at least one engagement portion, is formed to be greater than the thickness of the both side walls.

Abstract translation: 一种钣金摇臂，通过冲压一个金属板以形成具有预定轮廓和通孔的坯料的步骤制造，并且对该坯料进行基于冲压加工的弯曲加工以形成彼此平行的一对侧壁 以及用于连接侧壁的宽度方向的两端的连接部。 该摇臂还具有形成在两侧壁上彼此对准的位置的至少一对通孔和设置在连接部的一部分中的至少一个接合部。 至少一个接合部分的厚度被形成为大于两个侧壁的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US06863040B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10634762

申请日：2003-08-06

Applicant: Masahiko Kataoka ,  Toshiyuki Kobashi ,  Katsufumi Abe

Inventor： Masahiko Kataoka ,  Toshiyuki Kobashi ,  Katsufumi Abe

IPC: B21D53/84 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/20

CPC classification number: B21K1/205 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/20 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T29/49295

Abstract: To provide a rocker arm of a design effective to avoid occurrence of a loosening of the adjustment screw to ensure a proper operation of the internal combustion engine including the control of the opening of the valve body on the engine cylinder head, the rocker arm 1 is of a type capable of being rockingly driven by a cam 2 for selectively opening and closing a valve of an internal combustion engine. The rocker arm 1 includes an arm body 4 prepared from a steel plate by means of a press work to have a generally inverted U-shaped section. The arm body 4 has one end formed with an internally threaded hole 12 into which an adjustment screw 7 is threaded. This adjustment screw has one end defining a pivot piece 7b or a valve drive piece 7Ab. Two nuts 13 and 14 are threadingly mounted in overlapping relation to each other on one end portion of the adjustment screw 7 protruding outwardly from the arm body. Instead of the use of the two nuts 13 and 14, a flanged nut may be employed or a single nut 13 in combination with a washer 17 may be employed.

Abstract translation: 为了提供一种设计的摇臂，有效地避免发生调节螺钉的松动，以确保内燃机的正常操作，包括控制发动机气缸盖上的阀体的打开，摇臂1是 能够由用于选择性地打开和关闭内燃机的阀的凸轮2摇动驱动的类型。 摇臂1包括通过压力加工由钢板制成的臂体4，以具有大致倒置的U形截面。 臂主体4的一端形成有内螺纹孔12，调节螺钉7穿过螺纹孔12。 该调节螺钉具有限定枢轴部件7b或阀驱动件7Ab的一端。 两个螺母13和14在从臂体向外突出的调节螺钉7的一个端部处以重叠的关系螺纹地安装。 代替使用两个螺母13和14，可以使用凸缘螺母，或者可以采用与垫圈17组合的单个螺母13。

公开(公告)号：US06854436B1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10627159

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Eric H. English

Inventor： Eric H. English

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/146 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  Y10T29/49295 ,  Y10T74/2142 ,  Y10T74/2151 ,  Y10T74/2156 ,  Y10T74/216

Abstract: An adjustable length composite push rod constructed of a composite bar having two specially shaped ends to which metal end fittings bond via mating surfaces provided thereon for evenly distributing mechanical stress from the metal end fittings to the composite bar. The bar is constructed of a plurality of layers of sheets of thermosetting, epoxy impregnated, longitudinally oriented fiber material that form the inner portion of the push bar and a single outside sheet of thermosetting, epoxy impregnated, woven fiber material forms the outside portion of the bar.

Abstract translation: 一种可调节长度的复合推杆，其由具有两个特殊形状的端部的复合棒构成，金属端配件通过其上提供的配合表面粘合在其上，用于将机械应力从金属端配件均匀地分布到复合棒。 该棒由多层热固性环氧树脂浸渍的纵向取向的纤维材料制成，形成推杆的内部部分，并且单个热固性环氧树脂浸渍的织造纤维材料的外部片材形成 酒吧。

公开(公告)号：US20040244749A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10496585

申请日：2004-07-30

Inventor： Kiyoshi Yamazaki

IPC: F01L001/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  Y10T29/49295

Abstract: The thickness in the width direction of a pair of side wall sections 4 is made as uniform as possible. In use, a load is applied to the pivot 3 from the side of the first and second connecting sections 5, 6 which connect the pair of side wall sections 4. A crimped section 13a is formed on the outer periphery at the opposite end surfaces of the pivot 3b, on the half on the side of the connecting sections 5, 6. Therefore, the outer peripheral surface of the opposite ends of the pivot 3b comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 11 on the load support side. Consequently, the load is sufficiently supported by the contact surface, and even after being used for a long time of period, lost motion is prevented from occurring on the support section at the opposite ends of the pivot 3 with respect to the pair of side wall section 4.

Abstract translation: 使一对侧壁部4的宽度方向的厚度尽可能均匀。 在使用中，从连接一对侧壁部4的第一连接部5,6的第一连结部5,6的一侧向枢轴3施加负荷。卷曲部13a形成在外周的相对端面 枢轴3b位于连接部分5,6一侧的一半上。因此，枢轴3b的相对端的外周表面与负载支撑侧上的通孔11的内周面接触 。 因此，负载被接触表面充分地支撑，并且即使在长时间使用之后，防止在枢轴3的相对于一对侧壁的相对端处的支撑部分上发生空运 第4节。

公开(公告)号：US20040000278A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10602775

申请日：2003-06-25

Inventor： Nobutsuna Motohashi

IPC: F01L001/18

CPC classification number: B21K1/205 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  Y10T29/49295

Abstract: A gap (34) for forming an excess thickness portion is provided between a pair of first dies (26, 27) and a intermediate portion (32) of the second die (24), and an excess thickness portion (35) is formed in bottom portions of the valve guide walls (28, 29) of valve guide walls.

Abstract translation: 在一对第一模具（26,27）和第二模具（24）的中间部分（32）之间设置用于形成多余厚度部分的间隙（34），并且形成多余的厚度部分 阀导向壁（28,29）的底部部分。