Patent ID: 6295958
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: F01L

Abstract:
A linkless variable valve mechanism, comprising:a rocker arm having a first end and a second end, a rocker roller carried by said first end and configured for engaging an input cam lobe disposed upon an input shaft;at least one frame member configured for being pivotally mounted upon the input shaft, said at least one frame member having a first end and a second end, said first end configured for being pivotally coupled to a control shaft, said second end being pivotally coupled to said second end of said rocker arm;at least one output cam configured for being pivotally mounted upon the input shaft;at least one output cam follower, each of said at least one output cam follower being attached to a corresponding one of said at least one output cam, each of said at least one output cam follower having an inside surface; andat least one sliding block pivotally coupled to said second end of said rocker arm and engaging said inside surface of a corresponding one of said at least one output cam follower.