Patent ID: 8028668
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: F01L,F01M

Abstract:
1. A rocker arm for a variable valve lift apparatus, comprising: a housing; a plurality of swing arms rotatably arranged at the housing; a plurality of springs that apply elastic force to the plurality of swing arms in a direction toward a camshaft; and a plurality of latching mechanisms for selectively latching the plurality of swing arms, wherein, in the housing, wherein the plurality of swing arms comprise a first swing arm and second and third swing arms respectively arranged at left and right sides of the first swing arm; wherein the plurality of latching mechanisms comprise first, second, and third latching mechanisms for respectively latching the first, second, and third swing arms; wherein the plurality of lash adjuster receiving indentations comprise a first lash adjuster receiving indentation and second and third lash adjuster receiving indentations respectively arranged at left and right sides of the first lash adjuster receiving indentation; and wherein the plurality of oil passages comprise first, second, and third oil passages that respectively connect the first, second, and third lash adjuster receiving indentations with the first, second, and third latching mechanisms.