Lost-motion variable valve actuation system with cam phaser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8776740
APP PUB NO 20120192818A1
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13359521

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Devices and related methods are disclosed that generally involve variable actuation of engine valves. In one embodiment, a valve train for a split-cycle internal combustion engine or an air hybrid split-cycle engine is provided that includes a cam phaser, a dwell cam, an adjustable mechanical element for performing a variable valve actuation function, and/or a valve seating control device. The devices and methods disclosed herein also have application in conventional internal combustion engines and can actuate inwardly-opening and/or outwardly-opening valves.

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SCUDERI GROUP LLC1111 ELM ST SUITE 33 WEST SPRINGFIELD MA 01089

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Meldolesi, Riccardo West Sussex, GB 51 263
Paturzo, Joseph Avon, US 10 98
Schwoerer, John Storrs, US 7 46

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