发明名称 |
Rocker brake assembly with hydraulic lock |
摘要 |
The present invention is directed to a locking assembly for use in a rocker arm assembly for an engine brake assembly. The rocker arm assembly includes a rocker arm pivotally mounted on a shaft. The rocker arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a cam follower and the second end includes an actuator assembly for operating at least one valve during a braking operation. The improved rocker arm includes a locking assembly for releasably securing the rocker arm to the shaft to prevent pivoting of the rocker arm during a positive power operation. The locking assembly includes a releasable latching assembly located on one of the rocker arm and the shaft. The locking assembly also includes a latch receiving recess located on another of the rocker arm and the shaft. The releasable latching assembly engages the latch receiving recess during a positive power operation. The releasable latching assembly disengaging the latch receiving recess during an engine braking operation such that the rocker arm can pivot about the shaft.
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申请公布号 |
US5975251(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.11.02 |
申请号 |
US19980165291 |
申请日期 |
1998.10.02 |
申请人 |
DIESEL ENGINE RETARDERS, INC. |
发明人 |
MCCARTHY, DONALD J. |
分类号 |
F01L1/18;F01L13/06;(IPC1-7):F02D13/04 |
主分类号 |
F01L1/18 |
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