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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2008
Midhat Okanovic, Attnang Puchheim, AT;
Gunther Zauner, Peuerbach, AT;
Midhat Okanovic, Attnang Puchheim, AT;
Gunther Zauner, Peuerbach, AT;
BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co kg, Gunskirchen, AT;
Abstract
A two-stroke internal combustion engine is disclosed having first and second cylinders having respective exhaust ports. A valve assembly comprises at least one valve actuator. First and second valves are operatively connected to the at least one valve actuator. The first and second valves are each movable between a first position wherein the valve extends a first distance in the respective exhaust port and a second position wherein the valve extends a second distance in the respective exhaust port. A valve connecting member is rigidly connected to the first and second valves and movable therewith via a translational motion while maintaining a substantially constant angular orientation relative to the cylinder block. A position sensor has a first portion connected to the cylinder block and a second portion connected to the valve connecting member. An electronic control unit (ECU) electrically connected to the position sensor.