Rocker assembly having improved durability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9874122
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14719978

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A durable system for controlling variable valve actuation of an engine valve corresponding to a cylinder of an automobile engine. The system includes first and second crowned cams having first and second lift profiles and a rocker arm assembly. The rocker assembly includes a first arm having an end connected to said engine valve, having a high impact roller following the first crowned cam operating the engine valves according to a first lift profile. The rocker arm assembly also includes a second arm having durable slider pads riding on the second crowned cam to operate said engine valve according to a second lift profile. A latch secures the second arm relative to the first arm when in a latched position causing the valve to operate according to a second lift profile. The valve operates according to a first lift profile when the latch is not in the latched position.

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EATON CORPORATION1000 EATON BLVD CLEVELAND OH 44122

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Birler, Mark Joseph Battle Creek, US 3 80
Gordon, Tony Eric South Boston, US 6 225
Kline, Philip Michael Tekonsha, US 11 236
Schultheis, Otto Jerome Albion, US 6 225

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