Variable valve mechanism for internal combustion engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10066518
APP PUB NO 20170342869A1
SERIAL NO

15604155

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The variable valve actuating device (20) comprises a switch pin (53) slidably received in the valve lifter (24) so as to selectively abut the end surface of the valve stem as the valve lifter is actuated by the cam. The device further comprises a first spring retainer (36) attached to an intermediate part of the valve stem (32) to engage a first valve spring (35), and a second spring retainer (44) slidably engaged by an end part of the valve stem to engage a second valve spring (43). The valve stem is provided with a stem end (39) which is enlarged with respect to a part of the valve stem slidably engaging the second spring retainer so as to define a shoulder surface (40a) that engages the second spring retainer against a spring force of the second valve spring.

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HONDA MOTOR CO LTDTOKYO JAPAN TOKYO METROPOLIS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Takehana, Kaori Wako, JP 3 5
Tanaka, Chikara Wako, JP 32 259

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