Patent ID: 6591713
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: F01L,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
A modular camshaft assembly for use with an engine, said modular camshaft assembly comprising:a single elongated shaft; at least one cam lobe assembly, wherein each of said at least one cam lobe assembly is fixedly secured to said elongated shaft in one of a plurality of predetermined operating positions, wherein each of the least one cam lobe assembly is secured to the elongated shaft to prevent axial and rotational movement of the cam lobe assembly with respect to the elongated shaft; at least one spacer assembly, wherein each of said at least one spacer assembly is secured to said elongated shaft, wherein said at least one spacer assembly is selectively positioned adjacent said at least one cam lobe assembly; and a cam adapter assembly secured to said elongated shaft, said cam adapter assembly being adapted to connect said modular camshaft assembly to a drive assembly.