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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2001
Gheorghe Cosma, Windsor, CT (US);
James Usko, North Granby, CT (US);
Gheorghe Cosma, Windsor, CT (US);
James Usko, North Granby, CT (US);
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Inc., Bloomfield, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for effectuating multi-cycle engine braking is disclosed. The present invention controls the operation of the engine valves to permit more than one compression release event during a single engine operating cycle. The apparatus includes an assembly for operating at least one exhaust valve of an engine cylinder during a positive power operation. The apparatus further includes an assembly for operating at least one intake valve of the engine cylinder. The apparatus further including an assembly for operating the at least one exhaust valve during an engine braking operation.