US2016312664A1PendingUtilityA1

Valve lifter

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Assignee: CATERPILLAR INCPriority: Jul 1, 2016Filed: Jul 1, 2016Published: Oct 27, 2016
Est. expiryJul 1, 2036(~9.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Justin Eric ShreveJakub M. WalczakKevin W. RedinboJeremy Byrd
F01L 1/182F01L 1/146F01L 2305/00F01L 1/26F01L 1/20F01L 2001/054F01L 2307/00F01L 1/04
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Abstract

A valve lifter of a valve train of an engine is provided. The valve lifter includes a first end adapted to engage with a cam of the engine. The valve lifter also includes a second end distal to the first end. The second end is adapted to engage with a pushrod of the valve train. The valve lifter further includes a flat surface provided on an outer surface of the valve lifter. The flat surface is adapted to engage with a protrusion provided in a cylinder head of the engine. The fiat surface of the valve lifter is arranged and adapted to mate with the protrusion of the cylinder head.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A valve lifter of a valve train of an engine, the valve lifter comprising:
 a first end adapted to engage with a cam of the engine;   a second end distal to the first end, the second end adapted to engage with a pushrod of the valve train; and   a flat surface provided on an outer surface of the valve lifter, the flat surface adapted to engage with a protrusion provided in a cylinder head of the engine,   wherein the flat surface of the valve lifter is arranged and adapted to mate with the protrusion of the cylinder head.   
     
     
         2 . The valve lifter of  claim 1 , wherein the flat surface includes a slot extending at least partially along a length of the valve lifter. 
     
     
         3 . The valve lifter of  claim 1 , wherein the valve lifter has a cylindrical configuration.

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