Patent ID: 6532924
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: F01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A variable valve actuating mechanism, comprising:an output cam configured for being pivotally disposed upon an input shaft; a first link arm pivotally coupled at a first end thereof to said output cam; a rocker arm pivotally coupled at a first end thereof to a second end of said link arm; a first frame member configured for being pivotally disposed upon the input shaft on a first side of input and output cams disposed thereon; and lash adjusting means including an eccentric pin and a force applying means, said eccentric pin pivotally coupling together a first end of said first frame member and a second end of said rocker arm, said force applying means configured for applying a force upon said eccentric pin to thereby pivot said eccentric pin and adjust a position of said rocker arm relative to the input shaft.