Abstract: Present invention discloses assembly 200 which regulates lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm 110 and disables lubrication fluid entry into combustion chamber. Assembly 200 includes plunger member 108, tappet 106, and regulating member 202. Regulating member 202 is fluidically coupled with plunger member 108. First opening 302 is axially positioned in-line with plunger member 108. Second opening 304 is angularly positioned with first opening 302, and proximally positioned with surface member 210 of cavity 208 inside tappet 106. Fluid track 204 is coupled between first opening 302 and second opening 304 to enable regulated fluid flow. Regulating member 202 moves between first position in which regulating member 202 is in contact with surface member 210 to disable fluid flow, and second position in which regulating member 202 is positioned at proximal distance from surface member 210 to form fluid pathway 206 to enable regulated fluid flow.
The present disclosure relates generally to a field of an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to an engine rocker arm. More specifically, it pertains to a cost-effective assembly which enables regulated lubrication fluid flow at close position of an engine valve and disables lubrication fluid flow at open position of the engine valve. The assembly disables lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of engine through engine valve, thereby minimizing Particulate Matter (PM) level in engine emissions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] An inlet valve and exhaust valve of an engine valve is operatively configured with a rocker arm. The rocker arm is operatively coupled with a plunger member such that movement of the plunger member (can be referred to as push rod, herein) enables movement of the rocker arm. The plunger member is coupled with a tappet, which in turn is configured with a camshaft such that the tappet converts rotary motion of the camshaft into reciprocating motion. The camshaft is configured with the crankshaft via timing gear train. Sequencing and timing of the tappet reciprocating movement is achieved by rotational motion of cam profile of the camshaft. Tappet starts reciprocating movement when the corresponding cam profile on the camshaft engages with the tappet. Reciprocating movement of the tappet is then transferred to the plunger member and in turn from the plunger member to the rocker arm. The rocker arm is adapted to allow movement of the inlet valve or the exhaust valve thereby enabling opening and closing of inlet valve or exhaust valve.
[0004] Various components described above namely camshaft, tappet, plunger member, and rocker arm are in continuous movement, either rotary or linear, and
hence require proper lubrication. The engine lubrication system enables lubrication fluid flow from the tappet to the rocker arm through plunger member. The tappet is fluidically coupled with the lubrication passage in the engine which ensures continuous flow of lubrication fluid to the tappet.
[0005] Lubrication fluid from the tappet flows into rocker arm through plunger member under pressure and this flow, if not controlled, can allow entry of lubrication fluid into combustion chamber before closing of respective inlet valve or exhaust valve. Normally, the flow of lubrication fluid from the tappet to the plunger member is collinear. The plunger member is configured with first aperture and second aperture. The first aperture is in-line with the second aperture which enables fluid flow from the tappet to the rocker arm through plunger member without any regulation. Thus, the continuous flow of lubrication fluid to the rocker arm lets entry of lubrication fluid into engine combustion chamber through inlet valve, inlet valve guide, inlet valve seat, clearance between inlet valve and inlet valve guide, or exhaust valve, exhaust valve guide, exhaust valve seat, and clearance between exhaust valve and exhaust valve guide.
[0006] As lubrication fluid goes into combustion chamber of an engine, its
burning results in higher levels of particulate matter (PM) pollutants in the emissions. The high levels of particulate matter (PM) in emissions can cause severe negative effects on environment as well as act as health hazard for living beings. Therefore, in successive emission norms, as prescribed by statutory authority, the levels of PM are continually reduced. Hence, compliance to statutory emission norms makes it imperative to arrest entry of lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of the engine.
[0007] In an existing technology, clearance provided between the engine valve (inlet or exhaust) and valve-guide is reduced to minimize entry of lubrication oil in the combustion chamber. Disadvantage with existing technology is very high machining cost for minutely controlling clearance between the engine valve and valve-guide, and also cumbersome machining process. Another disadvantage is that
scuffing problem in valve stem may arise due to reduction in clearance between the engine valve (inlet or exhaust) and valve-guide.
[0008] In another existing technology, a metering device is configured with the plunger member such that lubrication flow can be controlled. Disadvantage with the existing technology is that during an open position of the engine valve, the metering disc allows lubrication fluid flow to the rocker arm through the plunger member. Besides higher cost, this existing technology also increases probability of the lubrication fluid entering into the combustion chamber of the engine, which is undesirable.
[0009] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a simple and cost effective device for regulating flow of lubrication fluid from tappet to rocker arm through plunger member such that entry of the lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of engine is arrested during opening and closing of the engine valve, thereby decreasing levels of PM in engine emission.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a cost-effective
assembly which regulates flow of lubrication fluid, and which disables entry of
lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of an engine due to excess lubrication
flow.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which disables lubrication fluid flow
during open position of the engine valve.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which enables lubrication fluid flow
during close position of the engine valve.
[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which decreases particulate matter
(PM) emissions of the engine.
[0015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which provides optimum use of fluid
track configured between tappet and plunger member.
[0016] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which provides regulated lubrication
fluid flow for broad range of angles configured between a first opening and a second
opening.
[0017] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an assembly for
regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm which reduces lubrication fluid flow
rate from a tappet to a push rod.
[0018] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily
apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0019] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an assembly device for regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm. More specifically, it pertains to a cost-effective assembly which enables regulated lubrication fluid flow at close position of an engine valve and disables lubrication fluid flow at close position of the engine valve. The assembly disables lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of engine, thereby minimizing Particulate Matter (PM) level in engine emissions. [0020] In an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm. The assembly may be configured with an engine valve through the rocker arm enabling the valve movement between an open position and a close position. The assembly may comprise a plunger member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the plunger member may be fluidically coupled with the rocker arm. A tappet
configured with a lubrication system reservoir, wherein the tappet enables
lubrication fluid flow. A cavity may be disposed in a top end of the tappet, and the
cavity may be configured with a surface member. A regulating member may be
fluidically coupled with the second end of the plunger member, and in fiuidic
communication with the cavity.
[0021] In an aspect, the regulating member may include a first opening axially
positioned in-line with the second end of the plunger member. A second opening
may be angularly positioned with the first opening, and may be proximally
positioned with the surface member of the cavity. A fluid track may be coupled
between the first opening and the second opening to enable regulated fluid flow
between the tappet and the plunger member.
[0022] In an aspect, the regulating member may move between a first position
and a second position. The first position in which the regulating member may be in
contact with the surface member to disable fluid flow through the fluid track in the
open position of the engine valve. A second position in which the regulating
member is positioned at proximal distance from the surface member to form a fluid
pathway between the surface member and the regulating member to enable
regulated fluid flow through the fluid track to the rocker arm in the close position
of the engine valve.
[0023] In an aspect, the second opening may be angularly positioned within a
range of 125 to 145 degrees with the first opening.
[0024] In an aspect, the regulating member may include an upper member and
a lower member.
[0025] In an aspect, the upper member may be fluidically coupled with the
plunger member. The lower member may be fluidically coupled with the upper
member, and may be positioned proximal to the surface member of the cavity.
[0026] In an aspect, a periphery of the upper member may be coupled with the
first opening and a periphery of the lower member may be coupled with the second
opening.
[0027] In an aspect, shape of the fluid track may be selected from the group
comprising angular, multi angular, and spiral.
[0028] In an aspect, the cavity may comprise a vertical passage in fluidic
communication with the fluid pathway configured between the surface member of
the cavity and the regulating member. A cross-sectional area of the vertical passage
may be greater than cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway to enable regulated
fluid flow between the vertical passage and the fluid pathway.
[0029] In an aspect, shape of the regulating member may be selected from
group comprising a spherical, a rectangular, a square, an elliptical, and a parabolic.
[0030] In an aspect, the lubrication fluid may be selected from group
comprising lubrication oil and friction oil.
[0031] In an aspect, the regulating member is in non-linear fluidic
communication with the cavity.
[0032] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which
like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an assembly and various components configured with an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to an engine rocker arm, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0035] FIG. 2 A illustrates a cross sectional view of an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm to enable regulated lubrication fluid flow
through fluid track at a close position of an engine valve, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 2B illustrates a cross sectional view of an assembly for regulating
lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm to disable lubrication fluid flow through
fluid track at an open position of the engine valve, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a regulating member for an
assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of a plunger member configured
with a regulating member of an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to
engine rocker arm, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0039] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0040] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0041] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art.
Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). [0042] To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0043] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. [0044] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0045] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein
deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0046] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an assembly device for regulating fluid flow to an engine rocker arm. More specifically, it pertains to a cost-effective assembly which regulates flow of lubrication fluid to the engine rocker arm, such that entry of lubrication fluid into combustion chamber of engine can be disabled, thereby minimizing Particulate Matter (PM) level in engine emissions.
[0047] In an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm. The assembly can be configured with an engine valve through the rocker arm enabling the valve movement between an open position and a close position. The assembly can include a plunger member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the plunger member can be fiuidically coupled with the rocker arm. A tappet configured with a lubrication system reservoir, wherein the tappet enables lubrication fluid flow. A cavity may be disposed in a top end of the tappet, and the cavity may be configured with a surface member. A regulating member can be fiuidically coupled with the second end of the plunger member, and in fluidic communication with the cavity. [0048] In an aspect, the regulating member can include a first opening axially positioned in-line with the second end of the plunger member. A second opening can be angularly positioned with the first opening, and can be proximally positioned with the surface member of the cavity. A fluid track can be coupled between the first opening and the second opening to enable regulated fluid flow between the tappet and the plunger member.
[0049] In an aspect, the regulating member can move between a first position and a second position. The first position in which the regulating member can be in contact with the surface member to disable fluid flow through the fluid track in the open position of the engine valve. A second position in which the regulating member is positioned at proximal distance from the surface member to form a fluid pathway between the surface member and the regulating member to enable
regulated lubrication fluid flow through the fluid track to the rocker arm in the close
position of the engine valve.
[0050] In an embodiment, the second opening can be angularly positioned
within a range of 125 to 145 degrees with the first opening.
[0051] In an embodiment, the regulating member can include an upper member
and a lower member.
[0052] In an embodiment, the upper member can be fluidically coupled with
the plunger member. The lower member can be fluidically coupled with the upper
member, and can be positioned proximal to the surface member of the cavity.
[0053] In an embodiment, a periphery of the upper member can be coupled
with the first opening and a periphery of the lower member can be coupled with the
second opening.
[0054] In an embodiment, a shape of the fluid track can be selected from the
group comprising angular, multi angular, and spiral.
[0055] In an embodiment, the cavity can include a vertical passage in fluidic
communication with the fluid pathway configured between the surface member of
the cavity and the regulating member. Cross-sectional area of the vertical passage
can be greater than cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway to enable regulated
lubrication fluid flow between the vertical passage and the fluid pathway.
[0056] In an embodiment, shape of the regulating member can be selected from
group comprising a spherical, a rectangular, a square, an elliptical, and a parabolic.
[0057] In an embodiment, the lubrication fluid can be selected from group
comprising lubrication oil and friction oil.
[0058] In an embodiment, the regulating member can be in non-linear fluidic
communication with the cavity.
[0059] In an embodiment, high flow rate of lubrication fluid flowing from the
tappet to the rocker arm can enter into combustion chamber of an engine during
opening of an engine valve, which can result in higher level of Particulate Matter
(PM) engine emissions. The assembly can include a plunger member, a tappet, and
a regulating member such that the plunger member, the tappet, and the regulating
member can be configured with each other. The regulating member can disable flow of lubrication fluid flow at an open position of the engine valve. The assembly may control high lubrication fluid flowing from the tappet to the rocker arm, thereby disabling entry of the lubrication fluid into the combustion chamber. [0060] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an assembly 200 and various components configured with an assembly 200 for regulating lubrication fluid flow to an engine rocker arm 110, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0061] In an embodiment, the assembly 200 (as shown in FIG. 2) can include a plunger member 108, a regulating member 202 (as shown in FIG. 2), and a tappet member 106. Various components can be configured with the assembly 200, which can include a crankshaft 102, camshaft 104, rocker arm 110, engine valve 112 (can be referred to as inlet valve or exhaust valve, herein), and the likes. The camshaft 104 can be coupled with the crankshaft 102 via timing gear train. The tappet 106 can be configured with the camshaft 104. The plunger member 108 can be coupled with the tappet 106, and the rocker arm 110 can be coupled with the plunger member 108. The engine valve 112 can be configured with the rocker arm 110. The tappet 106 can reciprocate in linear direction according to rotary movement of timing camshaft 104 and angular position of corresponding cam profile on the camshaft 104. The reciprocating movement of the tappet 106 can be transmitted to the plunger member 108, which in turns reciprocates. The reciprocating movement of the plunger member 108 can, in turn, induce corresponding movement of the rocker arm 110, which can successively enable movement of the engine valve 112 in an open position and a close position with reference to the combustion chamber of the engine.
[0062] In an embodiment, a lubrication system reservoir can hold lubrication fluid. A lubrication system reservoir can be configured with the tappet 106, such that the tappet 106 can continuously receive the lubrication fluid from the lubrication system reservoir. The lubrication system reservoir can enable continuous supply of the lubrication fluid to the tappet. In the close position of the
engine valve 112, the lubrication fluid from the tappet 106 can flow to the rocker arm 110 through the plunger member 108. The lubrication fluid, in turn, can lubricate the tappet 106, the plunger member 108 and the rocker arm 110 respectively.
[0063] FIG. 2A illustrates a cross sectional view of an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm to enable regulated lubrication fluid flow through fluid track at a close position of an engine valve, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B illustrates a cross sectional view of an assembly for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm to disable lubrication fluid flow through fluid track at an open position of the engine valve, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a regulating member 202 for an assembly 200 for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm 110, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of a plunger member 108 configured with a regulating member 202 of an assembly 200 for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm 110, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0064] In an embodiment, the assembly 200 can include a plunger member 108, a tappet 106, and a regulating member 202. The plunger member 108 can include a first end 108-1 and a second end 108-2, such that the first end 108-1 can be fluidically coupled with the rocker arm 110. The second end 108-2 of the plunger member 108 can be configured with the regulating member 202, and can also be in fluidic communication with the regulating member 202.
[0065] In an embodiment, the tappet 106 can be configured with a cavity 208 to enable fluid flow, and the cavity 208 can be configured with a surface member 210. The cavity 208 can be configured with a top end of the tappet 106. The cavity 208 can be optimally manufactured, such that the regulating member 202 can be configured within the cavity 208. The cavity 208 can include a vertical passage 212, which can be in fluidic communication with a fluid pathway 206, which can be configured between the surface member 210 of the cavity 208 and the regulating
member 202. The vertical passage 212 can be configured with the lubrication system reservoir, such that the vertical passage 212 can enable lubrication fluid flow from the lubrication system reservoir towards the cavity 208. In an exemplary embodiment, a cross-sectional area of the vertical passage 212 can be greater than cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway 206 to enable regulated lubrication fluid flow between the vertical passage 212 and the fluid pathway 206. [0066] In an embodiment, a periphery of the regulating member 202 can be positioned proximal to the surface member 210 of the cavity 208. A shape of the surface member 210 can be selected from a combination of cylindrical, conical, spherical, polygonal elements.
[0067] In an embodiment, a regulating member 202 can be configured with the second end 108-2 of the plunger member 108. The regulating member 202 can be positioned proximal to the tappet 106, such that the regulating member 202 can enable regulated lubricant fluid to flow from the tappet 106 to the plunger member 108. The regulating member 202 can be positioned within the cavity 208. In another embodiment, the regulating member 202 can be in fluidic communication with the cavity 208. In an exemplary embodiment, a shape of the regulating member 202 can be selected from group including a circular, a spherical, a rectangular, a square, an elliptical, a parabola, a polygon, and the likes such that the shape of the regulating member 202 can match with corresponding shape of the surface member 210 where the regulating member 202 and the surface member 210 are in close proximity. In preferred embodiment, shape of the device 202 can be selected as spherical.
[0068] In an embodiment, the regulating member 202 can include an upper member 306, a lower member 308, a first opening 302, a second opening 304, a fluid track 204, and the likes. The first opening 302 can be configured with the upper member 306, and the second opening 304 can be configured with the lower member 308. The fluid track 204 can be configured between the first opening 302 and the second opening 304 to enable flow of lubrication fluid from the tappet 106 to the plunger member 108.
[0069] In an embodiment, the upper member 306 can be coupled with the plunger member 108. In another embodiment, a one side of the upper member 306 can be coupled with the second end 108-2 of the plunger member 108. In yet another embodiment, an upper member 306 can be disposed within the cavity 208. A shape of the upper member 306 can be a selected from group comprising hemisphere, semi-circle, circle, sphere, elliptical, rectangular, parabola, polygon, square, and the likes. In preferred embodiment, shape of the upper member 306 can be hemisphere. [0070] In an embodiment, the lower member 308 can be coupled with the upper member 306. In another embodiment, a one side of the lower member 308 can be coupled with the upper member 306 and an another side of the lower member 308 can be proximally positioned towards the tappet 106. The lower member 308 can be positioned within the cavity 208. A shape of the lower member 308 can be a selected from group comprising hemispherical, semi-circular, circular, spherical, elliptical, rectangular, parabolic, polygonal, square, and the likes such that the shape of the lower member 308 matches the corresponding shape of the surface member 210 of the cavity 208. In preferred embodiment, shape of the lower member 308 and the corresponding shape of the surface member 210 can be hemispherical. [0071] In an embodiment, the first opening 302 can be coupled with the periphery of the upper member 306. The first opening 302 can be configured at one side of the upper member 306. The first opening 302 can be in fluidic communication with the plunger member 108. In another embodiment, the first opening 302 can be positioned in-line with the plunger member 108. In yet another embodiment, the first opening 302 can be centrally positioned with the periphery of the upper member 306. In yet another embodiment, the first opening 302 can be radially positioned with the plunger member 108. The first opening 302 can enable lubrication fluid to flow between the tappet 106 and the plunger member 108. The first opening 302 can enable interaction of the lubrication fluid with the plunger member 108. A shape of the first opening 302 can be selected from group including a square, elliptical, rectangular, circular, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, shape of the first opening 302 can be circular and diameter of the first
opening 302 can be optimally manufactured such that the lubrication fluid can flow through the first opening 302.
[0072] In an embodiment, the second opening 304 can be coupled with the periphery of the lower member 308. In another embodiment, the second opening 304 can be configured at another side of the lower member 308. The second opening 304 can be configured proximal to the tappet 106. The second opening 304 can be configured proximal to the surface member 210 of the cavity 208 inside the tappet 106. The second opening 304 can be in fluidic communication with the cavity 208. In preferred embodiment, the second opening 304 can be laterally configured at the periphery of the lower member 308. In another embodiment, the second opening 304 can be radially positioned with the tappet 106. The second opening 304 can be in fluidic communication with the tappet 106, such that the second opening 304 can enable flow of lubrication fluid from the tappet 106 to the plunger member 108. The second opening 304 can enable interaction of the lubrication fluid with the tappet 106. A shape of the second opening 304 can be selected from group including a square, elliptical, rectangular, circular, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, a shape of the second opening 304 can be circular and diameter of the second opening 304 can be optimally manufactured, such that the lubrication fluid from the tappet 106 can flow through the second opening 304. [0073] In an embodiment, the second opening 304 can be angularly positioned with respect to the first opening 302. In preferred embodiment, the second opening 304 can be angularly positioned within a range of 125 degrees to 145 degrees with the first opening 302, such that the lubrication fluid flowing from the second opening 304 to the first opening 302 can be regulated.
[0074] In an embodiment, the second opening 304 can be in non- linear fluidic communication with the tappet 106, such that the second opening 304 can receive controlled fluid flow from the tappet 106.
[0075] In an embodiment, a fluid pathway 206 can be configured between the surface member 210 of the cavity 208 and the regulating member 202. The fluid pathway 206 can be configured inside the tappet 106 within proximity of the lower
member 308, such that the fluid pathway 206 can enable non-linear fluidic communication between the tappet 106 and the second opening 304. The second opening 304 can receive controlled flow of the lubrication fluid entering from the tappet 106 through the fluid pathway 206. In an exemplary embodiment, a size of the fluid pathway 206 can be 0.3 mm in case of an intake valve of the engine valve 112. In another exemplary embodiment, the size of the fluid pathway 206 can be 0.4 mm in case of an exhaust valve of the engine valve 112. [0076] In an embodiment, a fluid track 204 can be coupled between the first opening 302 and second opening 304. The fluid track 204 can enable fluidic communication between the first opening 302 and the second opening 304. The fluid track 204 can regulate flow rate of the lubrication fluid flowing from the second opening 304 and the first opening 302. The fluid track 204 can allow a controlled lubrication fluid flow between the second opening 304 and the first opening 302. The fluid track 204 can enable low flow rate of lubrication fluid from the tappet 106 to the rocker arm 110 through the plunger member 108. [0077] In an embodiment, a shape of the fluid track 204 can be selected from group including non-linear, angular, multi angular, spiral, lateral, and the likes. In preferred embodiment, the fluid track 204 can be manufactured in non-linear shape for optimizing flow rate of the lubrication fluid flowing to the rocker arm 110. [0078] In an embodiment, the regulating member 202 can move between a first position and a second position. The first position can enable the regulating member 202 to be in contact with the surface member 210 of the cavity 208 to disable lubrication fluid flow through the fluid track 206 in the open position of the engine valve 112. The second position can enable the regulating member 202 to be in position at proximal distance from the surface member 210 to form the fluid pathway 206 between the surface member 210 and the regulating member 202. The fluid pathway 206 to enable regulated lubrication fluid flow through the fluid track 206 to the rocker arm 110 in the close position of the engine valve 112. [0079] In an exemplary embodiment, the lubrication fluid coming from a lubrication fluid reservoir can be in fluidic communication with the tappet 106. The
lubrication fluid can be selected from group including lubricating oil, friction oil, engine lubrication oil, and the likes. In preferred embodiment, the lubrication fluid can be selected as lubricating oil. The lubrication fluid can enter into the vertical passage 212, which can be configured within the cavity 208. When the engine valve 112 is in the close position, the regulating member 202 can be positioned proximal to the surface member 210 of the cavity 208 to form the fluid pathway 206. The lubrication fluid can enter into the fluid pathway 206, which can be configured between the lower member 308 of the regulating member 208 and the surface member 210 of the cavity 208. The lubrication fluid can enter into the fluid track 204 from the second opening 304 through the fluid pathway 206. The fluid track 204 can regulate pressure and flow rate of the lubrication fluid flowing from the second opening 304 to the first opening 302. The optimized lubrication fluid can enter into the plunger member 108 through the first opening 302. The optimized lubrication fluid can enter into the rocker arm 110 of the engine for lubricating various parts of the rocker arm 110. Due to closed position of the engine valve 112 and regulated flow of the lubrication fluid, entry of the lubrication fluid into the combustion chamber of the engine is prohibited.
[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, when the engine valve 112 can be in the open position, the regulating member 202 can move towards the surface member 210 of the cavity 208, such that the regulating member 202 can be in contact with the surface member 210 of the cavity 208, thereby closing the fluid pathway 206. This disables entry of the lubrication fluid flow from the cavity 208 to the first opening 302. Thus, the open position of the engine valve 112 does not allow lubrication fluid flow from the tappet 106 to the rocker arm 110, thereby preventing entry of the lubrication fluid into the combustion chamber of the engine. [0081] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest
possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ... .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. [0082] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0083] The present disclosure provides an economical assembly which
regulates fluid flow rate of lubrication fluid, and which disables entry of lubrication
fluid into combustion chamber of an engine.
[0084] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm.
[0085] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which disables lubrication fluid flow during open position
of the engine valve.
[0086] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which enables lubrication fluid flow during close position
of the engine valve.
[0087] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which decreases particulate matter (PM) emissions of the
engine.
[0088] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which provides optimum use of fluid track configured
between tappet and push rod.
[0089] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which provides regulated lubrication fluid flow for broad
range of angles configured between a first opening and a second opening.
[0090] The present disclosure provides an assembly for regulating fluid flow
to an engine rocker arm which reduces lubrication fluid flow rate from a tappet to
a push rod.
We Claim:
1. An assembly (200) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110), wherein the assembly (200) is configured with an engine valve (112) through the engine rocker arm (110) enabling the engine valve (112) movement between an open position and a close position, and the assembly (200) comprising:
a plunger member (108) comprising a first end (108-1) and a second end (108-2), wherein the first end (108-1) is fluidically coupled with the rocker arm (110);
a tappet (106) configured with a lubrication system reservoir to enable continuous supply of a lubrication fluid, wherein the tappet enables lubrication fluid flow;
a cavity, disposed in a top end of the tappet, wherein the cavity is configured with a surface member (210);
characterized in that a regulating member (202) fluidically coupled with the second end (108-2) of the plunger member (108), and in fluidic communication with the cavity (208), wherein the regulating member (202) comprises:
a first opening (302) axially positioned in-line with the second end (108-2) of the plunger member (108);
a second opening (304) angularly positioned within a range of 125 to 145 degrees with the first opening (302), and proximally positioned with the surface member (210) of the cavity (208);
a fluid track (204) configured between the first opening (302)
and the second opening (304) to enable regulated lubrication fluid
flow between the tappet (106) and the plunger member (108),
wherein the regulating member (202) moves between a first position
in which the regulating member (202) is in contact with the surface member
(210) to disable the lubrication fluid flow through the fluid track (204) in
the open position of the engine valve (112), and a second position in which the regulating member (202) is positioned at proximal distance from the surface member (210) to form a fluid pathway (206) between the surface member (210) and the regulating member (202) to enable the regulated lubrication fluid flow through the fluid track (204) to the engine rocker arm (110) in the close position of the engine valve (112).
2. The assembly (200) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the regulating member (202) comprises an upper member (306) and a lower member (308).
3. The assembly (200) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the upper member (306) is fluidically coupled with the plunger member (108), wherein the lower member (308) is fluidically coupled with the upper member (306), and is positioned proximal to the surface member (210) of the cavity (208).
4. The assembly (200) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a periphery of the upper member (306) is coupled with the first opening (302) and a periphery of the lower member (308) is coupled with the second opening (304).
5. The assembly (200) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a shape of the fluid track (204) is selected from the group comprising angular, multi angular, and spiral.
6. The assembly (100) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a shape of the regulating member (202) is selected from group comprising a spherical, a rectangular, a square, an elliptical, and a parabolic.
7. The assembly (100) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lubrication fluid is selected from group comprising a fluid, lubrication oil, and friction oil.
8. An assembly (100) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity (208) comprises a vertical
passage (212) in fluidic communication with the fluid pathway (206) configured between the surface member (210) of the cavity (208) and the regulating member (202), wherein cross-sectional area of the vertical passage (212) is greater than cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway (206) to enable regulated fluid flow between the vertical passage (212) and the fluid pathway (206). 9. An assembly (100) for regulating lubrication fluid flow to engine rocker arm (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the regulating member (202) is in non¬linear fluidic communication with the cavity (208).
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| 1 | 202111032492-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [20-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-20 |
| 2 | 202111032492-FORM 1 [20-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-20 |
| 3 | 202111032492-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [20-07-2021(online)].jpg | 2021-07-20 |
| 4 | 202111032492-DRAWINGS [20-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-20 |
| 5 | 202111032492-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [20-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-20 |
| 6 | 202111032492-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [20-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-20 |
| 7 | 202111032492-Proof of Right [09-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-09 |
| 8 | 202111032492-FORM-26 [09-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-09 |
| 9 | 202111032492-Others-100822.pdf | 2022-08-26 |
| 10 | 202111032492-GPA-100822.pdf | 2022-08-26 |
| 11 | 202111032492-Correspondence-100822.pdf | 2022-08-26 |
| 12 | 202111032492-FORM 18 [15-11-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-11-15 |
| 13 | 202111032492-FER.pdf | 2023-03-24 |
| 14 | 202111032492-OTHERS [23-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-23 |
| 15 | 202111032492-FER_SER_REPLY [23-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-23 |
| 16 | 202111032492-DRAWING [23-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-23 |
| 17 | 202111032492-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [23-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-23 |
| 18 | 202111032492-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-09-07-2025).pdf | 2025-06-10 |
| 19 | 202111032492-Correspondence to notify the Controller [24-06-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-06-24 |
| 20 | 202111032492-Written submissions and relevant documents [17-07-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-07-17 |
| 21 | 202111032492-PatentCertificate19-08-2025.pdf | 2025-08-19 |
| 22 | 202111032492-IntimationOfGrant19-08-2025.pdf | 2025-08-19 |
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