Variable phase drive coupling
AssigneeMechadyne PLC
InventorsTimothy Mark Lancefield, Ian Methley
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Abstract
A variable phase drive coupling is described for providing drive from an engine crankshaft to two sets of cams. The drive coupling comprising a drive member 12 connectable for rotation with the engine crankshaft and two driven members 18, 20 each connectable with a respective one of the two sets of cams. In the invention, the angular relationship of each of the driven members 18, 20 is independently variable relative to the drive member 12 under the action of camshaft torque reversals.
Claims9
A variable phase drive coupling for providing drive from an engine crankshaft to two sets of cams, the drive coupling comprising a drive member connectable for rotation with the engine crankshaft and two driven members each connectable with a respective one of the two sets of cams, wherein the angular relationship of each of the driven members is independently variable relative to the drive member under the action of camshaft torque reversals, the driven members are hydraulically coupled for rotation with the drive member, the phase of the driven members is controlled by selectively enabling the flow of hydraulic fluid through one-way valves, and the flow of the hydraulic fluid is controlled by two concentrically mounted spool valves.
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