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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2005
Jens Schafer, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Mike Kohrs, Wilthen, DE;
Jens Schafer, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Mike Kohrs, Wilthen, DE;
Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co., Herzogenaurach, DE;
Abstract
A device () for modifying the control times of an internal combustion engine having a drive wheel (), an output element (), and a swashplate gear mechanism () is provided. The torque of the crankshaft is transmitted to the drive wheel () via a primary drive and is transmitted on to the output element () via the swashplate gear mechanism (), with the output element () being connected in a fixed manner to the camshaft (). The swashplate gear mechanism () allows the drive wheel () to be rotated relative to the output element () allowing a continuous phase shift of the camshaft () relative to the crankshaft. In order carry out this function, the drive wheel () is rotatably supported by the output element (). An inexpensive and easy way to supply the swashplate gear mechanism () and the radial bearing () with lubricant is provided.