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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2008
Back Sik Kim, Osan, KR;
Ingee Suh, Yongin, KR;
Dong Hee Han, Seoul, KR;
Yooshin Cho, Seoul, KR;
Wootae Kim, Suwon, KR;
Hyung Ick Kim, Gumpo, KR;
Myungsik Choi, Seoul, KR;
Dae Sung Kim, Hwaseong, KR;
Kyoung Pyo Ha, Suwon, KR;
Back Sik Kim, Osan, KR;
Ingee Suh, Yongin, KR;
Dong Hee Han, Seoul, KR;
Yooshin Cho, Seoul, KR;
Wootae Kim, Suwon, KR;
Hyung Ick Kim, Gumpo, KR;
Myungsik Choi, Seoul, KR;
Dae Sung Kim, Hwaseong, KR;
Kyoung Pyo Ha, Suwon, KR;
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A continuously variable valve lift apparatus includes an input cam disposed to a camshaft and rotating, a follower supporting portion rotatably disposed to the camshaft for changing a relative angle of the follower with respect to the camshaft, a follower that includes a center shaft, is connected with the follower supporting portion via the center shaft, and pivots around the center shaft by receiving rotation movement of the input cam, a straight line guide, an output cam that contacts the follower and reciprocates along the straight line guide, and a valve opening unit that is opened by pushing of the output cam.