Patent ID: 6758180
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: F01L

Abstract:
A roller finger follower, comprising:a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, a first side member and a second side member generally parallel with said longitudinal axis and interconnecting said first and second ends; a roller seat defined at least in part by said first and second side members; a roller disposed within said roller seat; and a retaining clip, wherein said retaining clip is one of affixed to and integral with said roller finger follower body, and wherein said retaining clip comprises first and second leg members interconnected with first and second arms, said first and second leg members affixed to said roller finger follower body, at least a portion of said first and second arms being disposed opposite respective sides of said roller relative to a central axis thereof, said first and second leg members coupled together by a cross member.