Patent ID: 6532925
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: F01L

Abstract:
In an internal combustion engine having at least one valve including a valve stem having an end portion and a shank portion, a spring bias element urging said valve toward a closed position, said bias element comprising:a first arm having an aperture therein, said aperture having a keyhole shape with a first portion and a second portion, said second portion being larger than said first portion, said first arm being in operative biasing engagement with said end portion of said valve stem and said aperture of said first arm engaging said valve stem with said first portion of said aperture being in locking engagement with said shank portion; a second arm having an aperture therein through which said valve stem extends, said second arm being in sliding engagement with said shank portion of said valve stem; and a bight portion connecting said first arm and said second arm.