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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2011
Austin Zurface, Hastings, MI (US);
Andrei Dan Radulescu, Marshall, MI (US);
Majo Cecur, Rivarolo Canavese, IL;
Philip M. Kline, Tekonsha, MI (US);
Tony Gordon, South Boston, VA (US);
James R. Sheren, Grand Ledge, MI (US);
Austin Zurface, Hastings, MI (US);
Andrei Dan Radulescu, Marshall, MI (US);
Majo Cecur, Rivarolo Canavese, IL;
Philip M. Kline, Tekonsha, MI (US);
Tony Gordon, South Boston, VA (US);
James R. Sheren, Grand Ledge, MI (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A rocker arm for engaging a cam is disclosed. An outer arm and inner arm are configured to transfer motion to a valve of an internal combustion engine. A latching mechanism includes a latch, sleeve and orientation member. The sleeve engages the latch and a bore in the inner arm, and also provides an opening for an orientation member used in providing the correct orientation for the latch with respect to the sleeve and the inner arm. The sleeve, latch and inner arm have reference marks used to determine the optimal orientation for the latch.