Patent ID: 6422189
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: F01L

Abstract:
A rocker assembly pivotable about a pivot axis for following a valve-opening cam lobe and a valve-closing cam lobe of a variable valve mechanism in an internal combustion engine, comprising:a) a first arm; b) a first follower on said first arm for following said valve-opening cam lobe; c) a second arm disposed at an included angle from said first arm; and d) a second follower on said second arm for following said valve-closing cam lobe, said second arm having adjustment means whereby said second follower is adjustable toward and away from said valve-closing cam lobe to control mechanical lash in said variable valve mechanism, wherein said adjustment means includes a tapered slot in said second arm defined by inner and outer jaws, and a wedge slidably disposed in said slot to urge said inner jaw toward or away from said valve-closing cam lobe responsive to movement of said wedge in said slot.