VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR OVERHEAD-CAM ENGINES WITH AN OSCILLATING/SLIDING FOLLOWER

摘要

A finger follower apparatus to effect opening of an engine valve includes a first member with first and second opposite ends. The first member is pivotally fixed at the first end and operatively engaged with the engine valve at the second end. A second member is slidably engaged with the first member and carries a roller for engagement with a cam.