公开(公告)号：US20180202402A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15923113

申请日：2018-03-16

Applicant: GT TECHNOLOGIES

Inventor： John E. Brune ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F02M59/10 ,  F04B1/04 ,  F02M59/06 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F02M39/02 ,  F01L1/047

CPC classification number: F02M59/102 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L2107/00 ,  F02M39/02 ,  F02M59/06 ,  F02M2200/50 ,  F02M2200/852 ,  F04B1/0426

Abstract: A tappet assembly for use in translating force between a camshaft lobe and a fuel pump assembly via reciprocal movement within a tappet cylinder having a guide slot. The tappet assembly includes a bearing assembly having a shaft and a bearing rotatably supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe. An intermediate element has a shelf for engaging the fuel pump assembly, and a pair of arc-shaped bearing surfaces rotatably engaging the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe and the shelf engages the fuel pump assembly. The intermediate element includes a pair of lock apertures. The bearing assembly further includes a pair of shields supported on the shaft of the bearing assembly with the bearing interposed between the shields. The shields include a pair of opposing fingers for engaging the lock apertures so as to substantially retain the bearing assembly to the intermediate element and so as to substantially retain the shaft of the bearing assembly within the annular body in absence of engagement between the bearing and the camshaft lobe.

公开(公告)号：US20140366826A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14305248

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： John Edmund Brune ,  Ira Richard Stoody ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L2001/187

Abstract: A retention device to secure a finger follower and lash adjuster of a valve actuating mechanism together includes a ring member disposed in a groove of a movable piston of the lash adjuster. The retention device also includes a plurality of connecting members formed from the finger follower and extending axially below the ring member and about a portion of the lash adjuster to engage the ring member in all operating positions of the valve actuating mechanism as a result of the pivoting motion of the finger follower.

Abstract translation: 用于将阀致动机构的手指随动件和间隙调节器固定在一起的保持装置包括设置在间隙调节器的可移动活塞的凹槽中的环构件。 保持装置还包括由手指从动件形成的多个连接构件，并且在环形构件的轴向下延伸并且围绕间隙调节器的一部分，以便在气门致动机构的所有操作位置中接合环构件，这是由于枢转 手指随动体的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20160376937A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15259655

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： John Edmund Brune ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L2001/0471 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2013/0052 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2250/02 ,  F01L2250/04 ,  F01L2810/02

Abstract: An assembly for a valvetrain having a valve, a lash adjuster, and a lobe. The assembly includes a shaft, a bearing supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe, and a rocker having a pad for the valve and a socket for the lash adjuster. Walls are disposed between the pad and socket, have inner and outer wall surfaces, and define a valley for the shaft. Upwardly-opening arc-shaped bearing surfaces are disposed longitudinally between the pad and socket spaced laterally from each other and support the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe. A retention element formed in each wall with a depressed portion spaced from the outer wall surface and a lip portion arranged under the depressed portion extends into the valley above the bearing surfaces such that the shaft is prevented from moving out of the valley in absence of engagement between the bearing and the lobe.

Abstract translation: 用于具有阀，间隙调节器和凸角的阀门组件。 组件包括轴，由轴支撑用于接合凸角的轴承和具有用于阀的垫的摇杆和用于间隙调节器的插座。 墙壁设置在垫和插座之间，具有内壁和外壁表面，并且为轴定义谷。 向上开口的弧形支承表面纵向地设置在垫和插座之间，它们彼此横向间隔开，并且当轴承接合凸角时支撑轴。 形成在每个壁中的保持元件具有与外壁表面间隔开的凹陷部分和设置在凹陷部分下方的唇部部分延伸到轴承表面上方的谷部中，使得轴在不存在接合的情况下被阻止移出谷底 在轴承和叶片之间。

公开(公告)号：US20140283776A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14220227

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： Scott P. Smith ,  Ira R. Stoody

IPC: F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/2416 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2001/2444

Abstract: A dual feed hydraulic lash adjuster includes a plunger assembly slidingly disposed in a lash adjuster body and having an end adapted to cooperate with a valve actuating mechanism, the plunger assembly forming a low-pressure first chamber and a high-pressure second chamber with the body, the plunger assembly having a first aperture fluidly communicating with the first chamber, a passageway fluidly communicating with the first chamber, and a second aperture fluidly communicating with the passageway, and a separate fluid pressure separator disposed in the plunger assembly between the first aperture and the second aperture to prevent passage of hydraulic fluid between the first chamber and the passageway, wherein a passage is provided through the fluid pressure separator to provide for evacuation of air from the lash adjuster.

Abstract translation: 双进料液压间隙调节器包括滑动地设置在间隙调节器主体中并具有适于与阀致动机构配合的端部的柱塞组件，柱塞组件形成低压第一室和具有主体的高压第二室 所述柱塞组件具有与所述第一室流体连通的第一孔，与所述第一室流体连通的通道，以及与所述通道流体连通的第二孔，以及设置在所述柱塞组件中的第一孔和第二孔之间的单独流体压力分离器， 第二孔，以防止液压流体在第一腔室和通道之间通过，其中通过流体压力分离器提供通道以提供空气从间隙调节器排出。

公开(公告)号：US10024286B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15200092

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： John E. Brune ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F01L1/14 ,  F02M59/10 ,  F02M59/06 ,  F04B1/04 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F02M39/02 ,  F01L1/047

CPC classification number: F02M59/102 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L2107/00 ,  F02M39/02 ,  F02M59/06 ,  F02M2200/50 ,  F02M2200/852 ,  F04B1/0426

Abstract: A tappet assembly for use in translating force between a camshaft lobe and a fuel pump assembly via reciprocal movement within a tappet cylinder having a guide slot. The tappet assembly includes a bearing assembly having a shaft and a bearing rotatably supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe. An intermediate element has a first aperture, a shelf for engaging the fuel pump assembly, and a pair of arc-shaped bearing surfaces rotatably engaging the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe and the shelf engages the fuel pump assembly. An annular body has a second aperture and at least one stop member abutting the intermediate element to align the first aperture with the second aperture. An anti-rotation clip is disposed so as to extend through the apertures and cooperates with the stop member to substantially prevent rotational and axial movement of the intermediate element with respect to the body.

公开(公告)号：US10001034B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15065644

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： John Edmund Brune ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2013/0052 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2250/02 ,  F01L2250/04

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly for a valvetrain having a valve, a lash adjuster, and a camshaft lobe. The rocker arm assembly includes a shaft, a bearing rotatably supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe, and a rocker arm. The rocker arm has a pad for engaging the valve, and a socket for engaging the lash adjuster. A pair of walls are disposed between the pad and socket and define a valley for accommodating the shaft. A pair of upwardly-opening arc-shaped bearing surfaces are disposed longitudinally between the pad and the socket and are spaced laterally from each other. The bearing surfaces rotatably support the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe. A pair of retention elements extend from the walls into the valley above the bearing surfaces such that the shaft is prevented from moving out of the valley in absence of engagement between the bearing and the lobe.

公开(公告)号：US09157340B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14220227

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： Scott P. Smith ,  Ira R. Stoody

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/2416 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2001/2444

Abstract: A dual feed hydraulic lash adjuster includes a plunger assembly slidingly disposed in a lash adjuster body and having an end adapted to cooperate with a valve actuating mechanism, the plunger assembly forming a low-pressure first chamber and a high-pressure second chamber with the body, the plunger assembly having a first aperture fluidly communicating with the first chamber, a passageway fluidly communicating with the first chamber, and a second aperture fluidly communicating with the passageway, and a separate fluid pressure separator disposed in the plunger assembly between the first aperture and the second aperture to prevent passage of hydraulic fluid between the first chamber and the passageway, wherein a passage is provided through the fluid pressure separator to provide for evacuation of air from the lash adjuster.

Abstract translation: 双进料液压间隙调节器包括滑动地设置在间隙调节器主体中并具有适于与阀致动机构配合的端部的柱塞组件，柱塞组件形成低压第一室和具有主体的高压第二室 所述柱塞组件具有与所述第一室流体连通的第一孔，与所述第一室流体连通的通道，以及与所述通道流体连通的第二孔，以及设置在所述柱塞组件中的第一孔和第二孔之间的单独流体压力分离器， 第二孔，以防止液压流体在第一腔室和通道之间通过，其中通过流体压力分离器提供通道以提供空气从间隙调节器排出。

公开(公告)号：US11326480B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-10

申请号：US17371240

申请日：2021-07-09

Applicant: GT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John E. Brune ,  Scott P. Smith ,  Dennis Landis

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/14

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly including a rocker body having an upper wall arranged above a pivot axis, two ears extending from opposing sides of the upper wall and defining a pivot bore coaxial with the pivot axis, and a pad end wall and a socket end wall each extending from the upper wall and the ears. A pad having a convex pad surface is formed on the pad end wall for engaging a valve and a socket having a concave socket surface is formed on the socket end wall for engaging a pushrod. The rocker arm assembly further includes a trunnion body and a bearing, each disposed in the pivot bores and for facilitating pivoting movement between the rocker body and the trunnion body.

公开(公告)号：US20160265394A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15065644

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: GT Technologies

Inventor： John Edmund Brune ,  Scott P. Smith

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2013/0052 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2250/02 ,  F01L2250/04

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly for a valvetrain having a valve, a lash adjuster, and a camshaft lobe. The rocker arm assembly includes a shaft, a bearing rotatably supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe, and a rocker arm. The rocker arm has a pad for engaging the valve, and a socket for engaging the lash adjuster. A pair of walls are disposed between the pad and socket and define a valley for accommodating the shaft. A pair of upwardly-opening arc-shaped bearing surfaces are disposed longitudinally between the pad and the socket and are spaced laterally from each other. The bearing surfaces rotatably support the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe. A pair of retention elements extend from the walls into the valley above the bearing surfaces such that the shaft is prevented from moving out of the valley in absence of engagement between the bearing and the lobe.

Abstract translation: 用于具有阀，间隙调节器和凸轮轴凸角的阀门的摇臂组件。 摇臂组件包括轴，由轴可旋转地支撑用于接合凸角的轴承和摇臂。 摇臂具有用于接合阀的垫和用于接合间隙调节器的插座。 一对壁布置在垫和插座之间并且限定用于容纳轴的谷部。 一对向上开口的弧形支承表面纵向设置在垫和插座之间并且彼此横向隔开。 当轴承接合叶片时，轴承表面可旋转地支撑轴。 一对保持元件从壁延伸到轴承表面上方的谷部中，使得在轴承和凸角之间没有接合的情况下，轴被防止移出谷底。

公开(公告)号：US20220010692A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17371240

申请日：2021-07-09

Applicant: GT TECHNOLOGIES

Inventor： John E. Brune ,  Scott P. Smith ,  Dennis Landis

IPC: F01L1/18

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly including a rocker body having an upper wall arranged above a pivot axis, two ears extending from opposing sides of the upper wall and defining a pivot bore coaxial with the pivot axis, and a pad end wall and a socket end wall each extending from the upper wall and the ears. A pad having a convex pad surface is formed on the pad end wall for engaging a valve and a socket having a concave socket surface is formed on the socket end wall for engaging a pushrod. The rocker arm assembly further includes a trunnion body and a bearing, each disposed in the pivot bores and for facilitating pivoting movement between the rocker body and the trunnion body.