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Hydraulic engine valve actuation system including independent feedback control

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1084367

A hydraulic valve actuation assembly may include a housing, a piston, a supply control valve, a closing control valve, and an opening control valve. The housing may define a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, and a third fluid chamber. The piston may be axially secured to an engine valve and located within the first, second and third fluid chambers. The supply control valve may control a hydraulic fluid supply to the piston. The closing control valve may be located between the supply control valve and the second fluid chamber and may control fluid flow from the second fluid chamber to the supply control valve. The opening control valve may be located between the supply control valve and the second fluid chamber and may control fluid flow from the supply control valve to the second fluid chamber.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42415
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Patent Number(s):
8,453,619
Application Number:
12/984,233
OSTI ID:
1084367
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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