Valve actuating device and method of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9995183
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15171457

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Tools and methods for indenting and assembling a switching rocker arm assembly having an inner arm, an outer arm and a latch. The tools and methods are directed to eliminating requirements for matched sets of components of rocker arm assemblies so that the assembled indented parts have desired latch lash tolerances. The tools used include fixtures and clamps for indenting kidney-bean shaped passages in an outer arm that mount a pivot axle of the outer arm. The tools used may also include a fixture and clamps for indenting a latch shelf of the inner arm. Indenting the inner arm and outer arm using these methods and fixtures results in switching rocker arm assemblies that fit together, and when assembled into a valve, have a desired latch lash.

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  • EATON CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kline, Philip Michael Tekonsha, US 11 232
Lia, Luigi Turin, IT 13 152
Sheren, James R Grand Ledge, US 21 537
Spoor, Anthony L Union City, US 14 310

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