Overhead Valve

 
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WM2D File

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Info

The cam pushes the follower (or push rod, in light yellow), and in turn pushes the rocker arm to push to valve down in the open position. A spring returns the valve to the closed position when the cam rotates back to the original position.

Source

This Working Model file is adapted from Figure 10.11a on p.547 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Credits

This Working Model file was first developed by Fan (Michael) Mo.