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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 09, 1999
Shuuji Nakano, Nagoya, JP;
Yoshihito Moriya, Nagoya, JP;
Hideo Nagaosa, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Shinichiro Kikuoka, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A cam follower mechanism for transmitting the movement of a three-dimensional cam to an intake valve. The cam operates a valve through a cam follower mechanism. A valve lifter includes a guide groove having an arcuate cross section. A cam follower is received in the guide groove and engages the cam. The cam follower can pivot about a pivoting axis. The cam follower has an arcuate cross section. The follower includes tapered surfaces, which are inclined less than ninety degrees with respect to the pivoting axis. Contact between the tapered surfaces and the guide groove prevents the cam follower from moving in the direction of the pivoting axis.