Patent ID: 9133932
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: F02B,F16C,F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A journal-connecting rod assembly, comprising: a one-piece crankshaft having at least three cylindrical journals; first and second bearing shell portions placed on one of the journals; a first pushrod placed over the first bearing shell portion; a second pushrod placed over the second bearing shell portion; a first retainer coupled to the first pushrod; and a second retainer coupled to the second pushrod, wherein: first and second retainers are U-shaped; each pushrod forms a portion of a cylinder at an end of the pushrod proximate the journal; each pushrod includes a shoulder; a concave portion of the U of the first retainer couples with the shoulder associated with the second pushrod; and a concave portion of the U of the second retainer couples with the shoulder associated with the first pushrod.