US4484547A
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Valve guide and method for making same
Assignee: Teledyne Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1984-01-31
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2004-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A valve guide for the stem of a valve in an internal combustion engine is provided having an inner bore through which the stem of the valve is longitudinally positioned, the inner bore surface of the body being nitrided in order to harden the body about the surface through which the valve stem is slidably positioned. The body is completely formed prior to installation of the body in the engine valve guide bore.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Nickerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:43
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01L; F01L3/00; F01L3/08; B; B23; B23P; B23P15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49229; Y10T29/49298; Y10T29/493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for manufacturing a guide for the stem of a valve of an internal combustion engine, said guide comprising an elongated tubular cylindrical body having a throughbore and an outer periphery, and being adapted to be positioned within a valve guide bore on the engine, said method comprising the steps of: machining said body in a free state to its finished outer diameter and near finished bore diameter; plating said outer periphery of said body with a copper-containing material; nitriding the surface of the throughbore of the body; and honing the throughbore surface of the body to a predetermined diameter prior to installation of the valve guide in the valve guide bore.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for manufacturing a guide for the stem of a valve of an internal combustion engine, said guide comprising an elongated tubular cylindrical body having a throughbore and an outer periphery, and being adapted to be positioned within a valve guide bore on the engine, said method comprising the steps of: machining said body in a free state to its finished outer diameter and near finished bore diameter; plating said outer periphery of said body with a copper-containing material; nitriding the surface of the throughbore of the body; and honing the throughbore surface of the body to a predetermined diameter prior to installation of the valve guide in the valve guide bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein the outer diameter of the body is machined to a predetermined diameter larger than the valve guide bore so that upon insertion of said body in said valve guide bore, an interference fit is formed between said body and the engine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein said nitriding step further comprises the steps of: placing the body in a container with dissociated ammonia gas; and heating said container to an elevated temperature for a predetermined period of time.
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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) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |