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Compact bearing cap for overhead camshaft

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7295284
This patent describes an internal combustion engine of the type having a cylinder head assembly with at least one rotatable camshaft with end journal portions mounted in semi-cylindrical bearings of the cylinder head, an improved camshaft retention arrangement for the end portion. It comprises a bearing cap with a semi-cylindrical portion at an opposite side of the camshaft journal as the cylinder head bearing portion, first fastener means extending through the the portion into the cylinder head to secure the bearing cap to the cylinder head; the semi-cylindrical portion of the bearing cap extending from the side portion about the camshaft journal and terminating just short of a second side of the camshaft so that an area of the cylinder head immediately adjacent the second side of the camshaft is available for placement of a second fastener means for securing the cylinder head to the engine.
Assignee:
Chrysler Corp., Highland Park, MI (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5119776
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-767589
OSTI ID:
7295284
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English