Composite hybrid cam carrier
Patent
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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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