US4182290A
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Variable ratio rocker arm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-22
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Granted: 1980-01-08
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Expires: 1998-06-22
Abstract
Abstract The amount of lift of a valve lifter rocker arm is determined by a rotatably mounted valve pushrod seat having an eccentrically positioned depression for receiving the pushrod end. The seat is rotatably adjusted to one of two predetermined positions to increase or decrease the leverage ratio of the rocker arm. A screwdriver slot in the seat member permits easy adjustment without removing the rocker arm, and a set screw locks the seat member in the desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Pohle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:31
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01L; F01L1/00; F01L1/12; F01L1/18; F01L1/181; F01L13/00; F01L13/0015; F01L13/0021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a valve lifter rocker arm structure for mounting upon a shaft for oscillatory motion around said shaft wherein end portions of said rocker arm structure extend on either side of said shaft and one of said end portions has means for engaging and lifting the valve of an internal combustion engine, the combination comprising a seat member rotatably mounted in the other end portion of said rocker arm structure, said seat member having a depression eccentrically located therein for receiving and seating a conventional pushrod to operate said rocker arm structure, and means for locking said seat member in a desired position, whereby the effective length of said other end portion of the rocker arm structure may be either of two preselected values in accordance with the position of said eccentrically located depression.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a valve lifter rocker arm structure for mounting upon a shaft for oscillatory motion around said shaft wherein end portions of said rocker arm structure extend on either side of said shaft and one of said end portions has means for engaging and lifting the valve of an internal combustion engine, the combination comprising a seat member rotatably mounted in the other end portion of said rocker arm structure, said seat member having a depression eccentrically located therein for receiving and seating a conventional pushrod to operate said rocker arm structure, and means for locking said seat member in a desired position, whereby the effective length of said other end portion of the rocker arm structure may be either of two preselected values in accordance with the position of said eccentrically located depression.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said seat member has a screwdriver slot therein for rotatable adjustment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said rocker arm structure has a set screw mounted therein to engage flat surfaces on said seat member and lock it in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said seat member has at least one oil passageway therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said seat member has a chamfered edge which forms a portion of an oil passageway in said rocker arm structure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-07 | 1983-07-09 | 1984-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-07 | 1987-07-09 | 1988-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-07 | 1991-07-09 | 1992-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |