Patent ID: 6802285
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: F01L,F02B

Abstract:
An engine comprising:an engine block; a cylinder head having a first surface connected to said engine block and a second surface spaced from said first surface; a valve moveably connected to said cylinder head; a rocker arm connected to said valve; a cam assembly mechanically connected to said rocker arm; a rocker shaft connected to said rocker arm, said rocker shaft having a first location spaced a maximum distance from said cylinder head; a valve actuation device connected to said rocker arm, said valve actuation device spaced apart from said mechanical connection between said cam assembly and said rocker arm; and a support member connected to said cylinder head, said support member having an actuator fluid passage network adapted to transfer actuator fluid from an actuator fluid source to said a valve actuation device, said actuator fluid passage network defining a volume, said support member positioned such that a majority of said volume of said actuator fluid passage network is between said first location of said rocker shaft and said second surface of said cylinder head.