Camshaft phasing drive with wedge actuators
CA 2025059 C · Owner: Shost, Mark A. · Inventors: Waydelis, Ronald A.; Elphick Thomas G.; Niemiec, Michel J.
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A phase adjuster for engine camshafts and the like includes in a preferred embodiment a sprocket driving a camshaft attached hub through paired wedge packs that transfer torque and maintain a lash free connection. A plunger actuated by engine oil pressure and coacting drive springs axially move alternate active wedges to oppositely vary the arcuate lengths of the wedge packs and thereby change the phase angle between the sprocket and camshaft. A three way valve shuts off pressure oil flow except when needed to advance the plunger, thus minimizing oil flow requirements.
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- Filed September 11, 1990 and granted May 17, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 11, 2010.
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