Oil control valve system for valve actuation switching

    公开(公告)号:US10302024B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-28

    申请号:US15401544

    申请日:2017-01-09

    Abstract: An oil control valve system according to one example of the present disclosure incorporates a common or interchangeable oil control valve at distinct locations of an engine to direct operation of switching mechanisms over sets of three cylinders. In another aspect of the present disclosure, four interchangeable oil control valves are used in a six-cylinder engine. Utilizing interchangeable oil control valves minimizes design costs, reduces assembly time, lessens repair or replacement burdens, and allows for enhanced engine performance.

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