Method and apparatus for continuous camlobe phasing
CA 1323260 C · Owner: Elrod, Alvon C. · Inventors: Elrod, Alvon C.; Nelson, Michael T.
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A method is provided for attaining a desired engine performance comprises the steps of changing the angular position of a variable camlobe (or cam) member relative to a fixed camlobe (or cam) member from a first angular position to a second angular position. In changing from the first to the second angular position the variable, camlobe (or cam) member moves in a predetermined direction relative to the direction of rotation of a camshaft. The predetermined direction and the magnitude of the angular movement of the variable camlobe (or cam) member is dependent at least in part upon at least one desired operating condition of the engine. The method further comprises changing the angular …
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- Granted October 19, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 19, 2010.
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