Compressor valve lifter
AssigneeHoerbiger Ventilwerke Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsPeter Steinruck, Peter Rochowansky, Karl Rein
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Abstract
A valve lifter for compressor valves includes a carrier, and a plurality of fingers secured thereto, the fingers including a retaining element co-operating with the carrier so as to provide a positive fit. At least one retaining element incorporates a positioning element that established its position relative to the carrier, and a fixing element that snaps into position in the installation position on the carrier. It is preferred that the fingers be of long glass fiber reinforced polyamide, which permits a simple and secure connection of the fingers to the carrier that does not settle.
Claims10
A valve lifter for compressor valves, comprising a carrier having a central hub and arms extending away from said central hub, said arms including a plurality of continuous bores extending therethrough, and a plurality of fingers for attachment to said carrier, each of said fingers including a retaining element which can at least partially fit within a respective continuous bore of an arm of said carrier, said retaining element including a positioning element for contacting the carrier and positioning the retaining element relative to the carrier, and a fixing means for snap-fit locking of the finger to the carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.