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Composite hybrid cam carrier

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1410286

A cam carrier assembly includes a body made of a material lighter than aluminum. The body has a first side operably coupled with a cylinder head and a second side having bearing surfaces with bearing inserts. The bearing inserts support the camshaft. A series of apertures extend between the first and second sides of the body. Lobes of the camshaft operably couple with the valves of the cylinder head through the series of apertures extending between the first and second sides of the body.

Research Organization:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0005574
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Dearborn, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,822,671
Application Number:
15/058,843
OSTI ID:
1410286
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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