公开(公告)号：US20070006838A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11519165

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark Spath

Inventor： Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark 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.

公开(公告)号：US20070000464A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11519164

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark Spath

Inventor： Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark Spath

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20070295293A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11897771

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: Mark Spath ,  Nick Hendriksma ,  Michael Fox

Inventor： Mark Spath ,  Nick Hendriksma ,  Michael Fox

IPC: F01L1/34

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050126520A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US11044827

申请日：2005-01-27

Applicant: Mark Spath

Inventor： Mark Spath

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20060162684A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11390409

申请日：2006-03-27

Applicant: Mark Spath

Inventor： Mark Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/255 ,  F01L13/0005

Abstract: A hydraulic valve lifter assembly including a lifter body and a cam follower. The cam follower is mounted to an end of the lifter body wherein the lifter body has a first diameter over a first body portion for engaging a wall of an engine bore. The lifter body also including a second diameter smaller than the first diameter over a second body portion supportive of the cam follower. The hydraulic valve lifter assembly further including a contiguous annular transitional chamfer between the first and second diameter portions of the lifter body.

Abstract translation: 一种包括升降机体和凸轮从动件的液压气门挺杆组件。 凸轮从动件安装到升降机主体的端部，其中升降机主体具有第一主体部分上的第一直径，用于接合发动机孔的壁。 提升机体还包括在支撑凸轮从动件的第二主体部分上比第一直径小的第二直径。 液压阀升降器组件还包括在升降机主体的第一和第二直径部分之间的连续环形过渡倒角。

公开(公告)号：US20050103300A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US11023332

申请日：2004-12-27

Applicant: Mark Spath ,  Nick Hendriksma ,  David Draeger ,  William Bauman

Inventor： Mark Spath ,  Nick Hendriksma ,  David Draeger ,  William Bauman

IPC: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A valve deactivation lifter including means for restricting relative rotation between the pin housing and the lifter body. When used in a V-style or slant engine, a prior art deactivation lifter can be subject to oil drainage during engine shutdown if the oil supply port in the pin housing rests in the “down” position. In an improved lifter, relative rotation between the pin housing and the lifter body is limited and the pin housing is oriented such that the oil supply port is never on the underside of the pin housing. Rotation may be limited by any of several means, for example, a ball disposed in a dimple in the pin housing and extending into a longitudinal groove in the lifter body, and a flat on the pin housing and locking means installed in the lifter body to engage the flat and thus prevent rotation of the pin housing.

公开(公告)号：US20050061275A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10961770

申请日：2004-10-08

Applicant: Mark Spath

Inventor： Mark Spath

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

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2107/00

Abstract: A deactivation hydraulic valve lifter which includes an elongate lifter body having a substantially cylindrical outer surface and an inner wall, the inner wall defining at least one annular pin chamber therein. The outer surface defining at least one annular groove in fluid communication with a high-pressure oil gallery of an engine, the lifter body having a lower end configured for engaging cam of the engine.

公开(公告)号：US20070000463A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11518645

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark Spath

Inventor： Nick Hendriksma ,  Mark Spath

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20060225684A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11401743

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Mark Spath ,  Michael McCarroll

Inventor： Mark Spath ,  Michael McCarroll

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L2001/256 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00

Abstract: A deactivating hydraulic valve mechanism includes a hydraulic element assembly disposed within a pin housing slidably disposed within a bore in a body. A transverse bore in the pin housing contains selectively-retractable locking pins that engage a groove in the body to selectively lock together the body and the pin housing. A lost motion spring is disposed in an annular chamber between the body and the pin housing. An oil passage from an engine gallery to the hydraulic element assembly includes an axial component and bypasses the lost motion chamber. A ring holds the lifter assembly together and also sets mechanical lash. The ring may be provided as a standard-thickness ring and a shim selected to provided a predetermined amount of mechanical lash in the assembled mechanism to ensure facile engagement and disengagement of the locking pins in the body.

Abstract translation: 一种停用液压阀机构包括一个液压元件组件，该液压元件组件设置在可滑动地设置在主体内的孔内的销壳体内。 销壳体中的横向孔口包含选择性地可收回的锁定销，其接合主体中的凹槽以选择性地将主体和销壳体锁定在一起。 空动弹簧设置在主体和销壳体之间的环形室中。 从发动机油室到液压元件组件的油通道包括轴向分量并绕过空转室。 一个环将升降器组件固定在一起，也设置机械间隙。 环可以设置为标准厚度的环和垫片，其选择为在组装的机构中提供预定量的机械间隙以确保锁定销在体内的容易的接合和分离。

公开(公告)号：US20060225683A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11401740

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Mark Spath ,  Michael McCarroll

Inventor： Mark Spath ,  Michael McCarroll

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/146 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2001/256 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A deactivating hydraulic valve mechanism includes a hydraulic element assembly disposed within cup within a pin housing slidably disposed within a bore in a body. A transverse bore in the pin housing contains selectively-retractable locking pins that engage a locking feature in the body to selectively lock together the body and the pin housing. A lost motion spring is disposed in a vented annular chamber between the body and the pin housing. An oil passage from an engine gallery to the hydraulic element assembly includes an axial component formed in the cup and bypasses the lost motion chamber. A ring holds the lifter assembly together and also sets mechanical lash. The ring may combine a standard-thickness ring and a shim selected to provided a predetermined amount of mechanical lash in the assembled mechanism to ensure facile engagement and disengagement of the locking pins in the body.

Abstract translation: 一种非激活液压阀机构包括设置在杯内的液压元件组件，其可滑动地设置在主体内的孔内的销壳体内。 销壳体中的横向孔包含选择性地可缩回的锁定销，其接合主体中的锁定特征以选择性地将身体和销壳体锁定在一起。 空动弹簧设置在主体和销壳体之间的通风环形室中。 从发动机车库到液压元件组件的油通道包括形成在杯中的轴向部件，并且绕过空转室。 一个环将升降器组件固定在一起，也设置机械间隙。 环可以组合标准厚度的环和被选择的垫片，以在组装的机构中提供预定量的机械间隙，以确保锁定销在体内的容易的接合和分离。