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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2007
Matthew Diggs, Farmington, MI (US);
Matthew Diggs, Farmington, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having a valvetrain with a camshaft disposed within an engine block and at least two valves operated by a common camshaft lobe includes a stationary shaft disposed generally parallel to the camshaft and a cam follower having a first end with an opening pivotally mounted on the stationary shaft, a second end adapted for coupling to at least two pushrods each associated with one of the at least two valves, and a roller mounted on a roller axle disposed generally between the first and second ends, the roller contacting the common camshaft lobe. The cam follower may include independently operable lash adjusters for pushrods driven by a common camshaft lobe.