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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2001
Steven J. Funke, Princeville, IL (US);
Michael P. Harmon, Dunlap, IL (US);
Scott A. Leman, Eureka, IL (US);
Matthew G. Mickiewicz, Clayton, NC (US);
Steven J. Funke, Princeville, IL (US);
Michael P. Harmon, Dunlap, IL (US);
Scott A. Leman, Eureka, IL (US);
Matthew G. Mickiewicz, Clayton, NC (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Engine compression release brakes include some degree of lash between the brake actuation portion and the engine exhaust valve portion. The disclosed apparatus and method provides an integral lash adjuster that includes an adjusting screw that is threadably received by a slidable plunger. Rotation of the adjusting screw causes the plunger to slide relative to a plunger cavity and responsively modify the amount of lash.