Powertrain component with amorphous hydrogenated carbon film

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5237967
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08001989

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A powertrain component such as a valve lifter (10) for use in an internal combustion engine (12), the valve lifter (10) being positioned between a cam (14) and a valve stem (16). An amorphous hydrogenated carbon film (28) is formed on the component, the film (28) imparting the characteristics of low friction and wear resistance. Also disclosed is an interlayer which improves adherence by imparting the properties of improved absorption of mechanical stresses and chemical compatibility between the film (28) and the substrate (10). Methods for forming the film (28) and interlayer are also disclosed.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC A MICHIGAN CORPORATIONPARKLANE TOWERS EAST SUITE 600 ONE PARKLANE BOULEVARD DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gangopadhyay, Arup K Novi, MI 3 288
Tamor, Michael A Toledo, OH 15 790
Vassell, William C Bloomfield, MI 7 598
Willermet, Pierre A Livonia, MI 6 329

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