Valvetrain component component comprising an overload feature

Abstract

A valve train component for conveying valve actuation motions within an internal combustion engine is provided, which valve train component comprises a body member having a bore formed therein; a sliding member disposed in the bore; and an overload feature operatively connected to the body member and the sliding member. The overload feature is configured to not yield when a load placed on the overload feature is less than a load threshold, thereby preventing movement of the sliding member into the bore, and to yield when a load placed on the overload feature meets or exceeds the load threshold, thereby permitting movement of the sliding member into the bore such that at least a portion of the valve actuation motions is not conveyed by the valve train component.

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