摘要 |
A rocker arm (210) for use in a reciprocating, internal combustion engine includes a tip (235) and a seat (240). The tip and seat are urged to move by cams (220, 225) on a shaft (230). As the shaft rotates, the cams alternately apply force to the tip and the seat, causing the rocker arm to rotate about a pivot shaft (215). A valve (100) and valve stem (110') are attached to the rocker arm. The valve is urged to open and close by motion of the rocker arm. Thus the valve is opened and closed through the use of positive camming and reciprocating forces only. No conventional valve spring is required to close the valve. Thus valve floating at high engine speeds is prevented and engine performance is improved.
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