| 摘要 |
A valve deactivator assembly (47) especially for use with a push rod (23) type of valve gear train, the deactivator assembly (47) preferably comprising a roller follower, engaging the engine cam (19). The deactivator includes an outer body (53), driven by the cam (19), and an inner body (61) which transmits cyclical motion to the push rod (23), when the body members are latched (FIG. 2). The inner body member (61) defines a latch chamber (93), oriented radially, and aligned therewith is a circular opening (97) defined by the outer body member (53). A compression spring (107) biases a latch member (99) toward the latched condition (FIG. 2). An end surface (111) of the latch member (99) is in communication with an engine oil passage (P), and a relatively higher pressure in the passage biases the latch member (99) toward an unlatched condition (FIG. 3), in opposition to the compression spring (107). As a result of the invention, valve deactivation may be provided in a roller follower without substantial engine redesign or substantial increase in the overall size of the roller follower.
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