Patent ID: 6758196
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02M,Y02T

Abstract:
A multiple-cylinder internal combustion engine, comprising an integrated intake manifold assembly includingan intake manifold attachable to said engine for providing combustion air thereto, an inlet valve assembly having a valve body formed in said intake manifold for regulating flow of air into said manifold, and an exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly having a valve body formed in said intake manifold for regulating flow of recirculated exhaust gas into said engine, said inlet valve assembly and said exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly each including a valve poppet, a camshaft rotatably disposed on said intake manifold and having cams engageable with said inlet valve assembly and said exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly for controllably actuating said valves simultaneously, and an aligning yoke element extending from at least one of said poppets toward said camshaft and including tines embracing said camshaft on either side thereof to inhibit side-loading of said poppet by said cam lobe.