Patent ID: 6712031
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: F01L

Abstract:
A support device for supporting a rocker arm that includes a supported portion and actuates an engine valve of an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head,the support device comprising: a plurality of shaft holders arranged in the cylinder head; a rocker shaft supported by said plurality of shaft holders, for supporting the rocker arm thereon via the supported portion of the rocker arm between a pair of said shaft holders, such that the rocker arm can pivotally move thereabout; and a washer attached to one of respective opposed ends of the supported portion of the rocker arm and one of said shaft holders, in a manner interposed between the opposed ends, said washer having an engaging piece, wherein the one of the opposed ends is formed with an annular engaging portion for having said washer engaged thereon via said engaging piece.