Patent ID: 7866290
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: F01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A camshaft adjuster comprising a camshaft drive unit ( 34 a ), an adjustment function component ( 11 a , 11 b ) for connection to a camshaft, the adjustment function component being mounted for rotation with the camshaft drive unit ( 34 a ) at an adjustable phase relationship therewith, a locking unit ( 10 a , 10 b ) for locking the adjustment function component ( 11 a , 11 b ) in at least one position relative to the camshaft drive unit ( 34 a ), the locking unit ( 10 a , 10 b ) comprising at least two locking means, ( 12 a , 13 a ) each having a locking surface ( 15 a , 16 a , 15 b ) and a release surface ( 22 a , 23 a , 22 b ) provided for engagement with respective engagement surfaces 18 a , 19 a ; 24 a , 25 a of the locking adjustment function component ( 11 a , 11 b ), said locking and release surfaces being formed by at least substantially planar inclined surfaces.