US20070266969A1 - Twin cylinder motorcycle engine - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to rocker boxes, pushrods, tappets, tappet guides, and oil delivery systems for combustion engines, and more particularly to such devices as applied to twin cylinder motorcycle engines.
- rocker boxes typically involve a cast structure with parts (e.g., rocker arms, pushrods, etc) extending into and/or mounted within the cast structure. Due, in part, to the integral nature of cast rocker boxes, installing, removing, and adjusting the parts extending into and/or mounted within the cast rocker box is difficult. As such, in many instances the entire cylinder head and rocker box must be removed from the motorcycle in order to access the parts positioned therein. Even after removal of the cylinder head and rocker box, the movable parts extending into and/or mounted within the cast rocker box are still difficult to access.
- parts e.g., rocker arms, pushrods, etc
- rocker box Another exemplary rocker box is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,071, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- the '071 patent includes a rocker box with a separable rocker support for supporting a pair of rocker arms and a breather apparatus for regulating oil blow by.
- This rocker support increases the part count and complexity of the rocker box assembly, and reduces the structural rigidity with which the rocker arms are supported. Further, the added space for supporting the breather apparatus needlessly increases the size of the device in motorcycle engines which do not require a breather apparatus at all.
- the '071 configuration is adapted for a pushrod oiling application in which oil is supplied to the rocker arms via oil passageways along the pushrods, characteristic of evolution style motorcycle engines. Not all motorcycle engines, however, are configured to provide oiling via the pushrods. Thus, a need exists for an improved rocker box for motorcycle engines.
- FIG. 1 depicts an exploded view of a twin cylinder shovelhead style motorcycle engine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 2-7 depict exploded views of a rocker box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 8A-8D depict portions of the rocker box of FIG. 2 at different angles (including sectional views).
- FIGS. 9A-9F depict views of an upper portion of the rocker box of FIG. 2 coupled to a lower portion thereof.
- FIGS. 10-14 depict enlarged views of an upper portion of the rocker box of FIG. 2 coupled to a lower portion thereof.
- FIG. 15A depicts an exploded view of an adjustable pushrod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15B depicts a sectional view of the adjustable pushrod assembly of FIG. 15A .
- FIGS. 16 A-H depict views of a tappet guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 17 A-D depict views of a rocker arm assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 depicts a sectional view of a rocker arm assembly including a rocker shaft positioned within a rocker arm according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- twin cylinder motorcycle engine will be used to describe various features and aspects of the present invention.
- the present invention may be used in conjunction with Harley Davidson's Shovelhead style motorcycle engine. It should be appreciated, however, that many embodiments of the present invention are applicable to non-motorcycle engines and components (e.g., pushrods, tappet guides, etc.), to single cylinder motorcycle engines, and to motorcycle engines having more than two cylinders. As such, other uses for the present invention are contemplated in addition to those described in detail below.
- a twin cylinder motorcycle engine (“engine” hereafter) according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the exploded view of FIG. 1 .
- the engine includes rocker box assemblies 100 (shown in greater detail in FIGS. 2 to 14 ), cylinder head assemblies 110 , and a crankcase 120 .
- Other assemblies may also be provided, as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this disclosure.
- each of the rocker box assemblies 100 comprise a separable upper portion 5 and a lower portion 8 .
- the separable upper portion 5 and lower portion 8 can be coupled together so as to form an outer housing of rocker box assemblies 100 , and are split substantially parallel to the mounting surface of the cylinder head. Alignment of the upper portion 5 to lower portion 8 may be facilitated by one or more dowel pins 10 (see FIG. 6 ), or the like.
- One or both of separable upper portion 5 and lower portion 8 can be made of 6160 billet aluminum or like material, and may undergo a heat treatment process (e.g., a T6 heat treatment process).
- the separable upper portion 5 and/or lower portion 8 may be finished, polished, and/or chrome plated so as to include a highly reflective and aesthetically appealing outer surface. Finishing/machining the upper portion 5 and/or lower portion 8 from billet aluminum allows precise control of dimensions, which assures consistent internal clearances between the rocker arms 6 and the upper portion 5 , and between the valve springs and the upper portion 5 . This is an area of concern in applications using high lift cams and/or oversized aftermarket valve springs with stock cast shovelhead style boxes, which tend to have considerable dimensional variation from part to part. Further, precise control of external dimensions assures consistent clearance between the upper portion 5 and the motorcycle frame (not shown).
- a seal 101 (e.g., a gasket type/o-ring type seal) is used as shown best in FIG. 3 .
- the seal 101 may be made of 70 Durometer Viton or like material, and installed in a groove formed within one or both of upper portion 5 and lower portion 8 . Other configurations are also contemplated.
- oil is first distributed via a passage from the crankcase 120 to the upper portion 5 and/or lower portion 8 of the rear rocker assembly 100 (relative to a front of the engine), such as via an oil line or the like.
- another oil passage 402 ( FIG. 8B ) is provided so as to channel oil between the two (or more) rocker arm assemblies positioned therein.
- oil enters the rear rocker assembly 100 , and is distributed via passage 402 to an exhaust rocker arm.
- oil enters via a hole 2003 in plug 1 (see FIG. 18 ), and then passes into rocker shaft oil passageway 2001 .
- Oil may be delivered along a length of rocker shaft 3 using rocker shaft oil passageway 2001 , such as to a rocker roller tip 1008 and ball socket 1004 via oil passageways 1002 and 1003 respectively (see FIGS. 17A-17D ).
- Oil then is passed from the exhaust rocker arm to the intake rocker arm (e.g., via passage 402 or another passage).
- oil may be passed to the intake rocker arm simultaneous with oil delivery to the exhaust rocker arm.
- Oil is delivered along a length of the intake rocker arm in a similar manner as previously described with respect to the exhaust rocker arm.
- a fitting on the upper portion 5 /lower portion 8 of the rear rocker assembly 100 may be provided to facilitate an interconnection of an oil passage from the rear rocker box assembly 100 (e.g., the passage extending from the intake rocker) to the front rocker box assembly 100 , where oil may be distributed in a like manner to the rocker arm assemblies positioned therein.
- Other oiling applications are also contemplated.
- movable parts are positioned within the rocker box assemblies 100 .
- Such movable parts may include, for example, rocker arm assemblies comprised of rocker arms 6 , rocker shafts 3 , plugs 1 , and o-ring seals 13 , 19 .
- one or both of the upper portion 5 and the lower portion 8 may include at least two cavities 410 , 420 ( FIG. 8A ), which may be substantially opposite to each other about a central axis 400 .
- each cavity 410 , 420 has a periphery adapted to receive a corresponding rocker arm 6 (not shown in FIG. 8A ), without a separate rocker arm supporting structure.
- each cavity 410 , 420 includes a substantially straight portion for receiving a rocker shaft 3 , and side portions for receiving pushrod assemblies 130 ( FIG. 15 ) and for actuating valves (not shown). Additional cavities, holes, etc. may also be provided.
- a rocker arm assembly comprises a rocker arm 6 with rocker shaft 3 coupled thereto—see rocker arm counter bore 1007 and threaded rocker shaft counter bore 2002 with bushings 1005 , 1006 in FIG. 17B and FIG. 18 .
- the threaded rocker shaft counter bore 2002 preferably is threaded to receive a sealing/oiling plug 1 .
- Installed in grooves o-rings 13 , 19 are provided for sealing plug 1 and rocker shaft 3 in upper portion 5 .
- o-ring 13 is installed in a groove of plug 1
- o-ring 19 is installed in a groove of upper portion 5 .
- O-ring 13 may be further received in a counter/main bore of upper portion 5 /lower portion 8 for sealing oil delivery passages therein.
- o-rings 13 , 19 may be made of 70 Durometer Viton or like material.
- each rocker arm 6 receives a rocker shaft 3 with one or more notches 2000 for orienting the rocker shaft 3 against shoulder screws/bolts 7 .
- these rocker shafts 3 may be pre-loaded against the shoulder screws/bolts 7 using plugs 1 , thereby preventing unintentional movement of the shafts 3 and facilitating easy removal of the shafts 3 from the rocker arm assemblies and/or rocker box assemblies 100 (e.g., using about a 1 ⁇ 4′′ Allen socket).
- Other mounting techniques are also contemplated, including dowel pins 10 which help locate the upper portion 5 /lower portion 8 relative to one another.
- the plug 1 is made of a heat treated (RC 33-37) 416 stainless steel, which can be readily polished and is corrosion resistant.
- the rocker shafts 3 may be made of a different material, such as 8620 steel. Other materials are also contemplated.
- the shafts 3 are substantially straight as shown best in FIGS. 2-7 , and comprise a single, integral piece.
- a straight shaft 3 which is separable from the rocker arm 6 can be a significant cost savings over other possible configurations, due to the elimination of complex rocker shaft assemblies and configurations and corresponding reduction in manufacturing costs.
- the straight shaft 3 configuration reduces the number of holes required in the rocker box assembly 100 for positioning a rocker arm assembly therein, which, in turn, reduces the potential for oil leaks, and increases the strength of the rocker box assembly 100 .
- Other advantages will also be observed through practice of the present invention.
- collapsible pushrod assemblies 130 are provided.
- the pushrod assemblies 130 are designed to project into the rocker box assemblies 100 for actuating the rocker arms 6 , and are preferably received with ball sockets 2005 , 2006 at each end.
- Each pair of pushrod assemblies 130 may be actuated by tappets 3000 , 3001 ( FIG. 16E ) in the engine, the actuated pushrod assemblies 130 causing corresponding rocker arms 6 to rotate about a central axis thereof, thereby actuating a valve (exhaust or intake) via a roller tip 1008 or the like ( FIG. 17B ) on the rocker arm 6 .
- the rocker arms 6 are preferably machined and/or forged to maintain a ratio of about 1.5:1 or about 1.43:1 (as examples only) to actuate the valves at a precise ratio to the actuation of tappets 3000 , 3001 .
- Evolution style tappets are provided in the correct geometric orientation to actuate the pushrod assemblies 130 in a shovelhead style engine using Evolution style camshafts.
- the pushrod assemblies 130 are preferably collapsible and adjustable, so as to facilitate easy removal and adjustment thereof.
- the pushrod assemblies 130 may each comprise a single threaded adjusting unit that threads into a pushrod shaft 530 .
- the adjusting unit preferably includes a threaded portion 510 and an unthreaded portion 520 , the unthreaded portion 520 being of smaller diameter than the threaded portion 510 .
- pushrod assemblies 130 provided in engines equipped with Evolution style tappet guides and/or Evolution style cams can be installed/removed without removal of the upper portion 5 of the rocker box assembly 100 or the cylinder head assembly 110 .
- oil is supplied to the rocker arm 6 via an oil passageway 2007 ( FIG. 15B ) in the pushrod assembly 130 .
- Such an oil delivery technique may be performed as an alternative or in addition to the oil delivery technique previously described in reference to oil passageway 402 in upper portion 5 /lower portion 8 .
- Other oil delivery techniques using pushrod assemblies 130 are also contemplated.
- FIGS. 16A-16H A tappet guide assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 16A-16H .
- the tappet guide assembly includes a tappet block 3003 with pushrod cover counterbores 3006 , 3007 , each pushrod counterbore receiving a corresponding pushrod cover (with a pushrod assembly 130 positioned therein).
- the pushrod counterbores 3006 , 3007 are oriented so as to be substantially parallel to the counterbores in the rocker box assembly 100 in order to facilitate proper alignment of the pushrod assemblies 130 .
- One or more pushrod cover o-rings 3004 , 3005 may be provided for sealing the tappet block 3003 to the pushrod covers, and one or more tappet gaskets 3002 may be provided for sealing the tappet block 3003 to a mounting surface.
- one or more oil return passages may also be provided, the oil return passages including channels which pass down from the pushrod cover counterbores 3006 , 3007 to below the gasket 3002 surface and breakout therefrom.
- Such passages may be formed, for example, by drilling two or more holes that intersect along a length thereof.
- a receiving counterbore may also be provided for receiving the oil from the noted channels, the receiving counterbore channeling the oil back down to a camchest in crankcase 120 .
- the oil return passage(s) has a diameter of about 0.188′′, and couple to channels having a diameter of about 0.125′′ and a length of about 1.38′′. Other configurations are also contemplated.
- the tappet block 3003 further includes one or more tappet bores 3008 , 3009 for receiving tappets 3000 , 3001 .
- one or more camshafts actuate tappets 3000 , 3001 , which actuate pushrod assemblies 130 , which actuate rocker arms 6 (via ball sockets), thereby opening and closing valves on the top of the engine.
- the tappet bores 3008 , 3009 are thus positioned so as to properly align the tappets 3001 , 3000 with the pushrod assemblies 130 (see FIGS. 16G and 16H ).
- other configurations and orientations are also contemplated to compensate for variations in engine layout, such as to align pushrod cover counter bores for rocker arm assemblies in shovelhead or pushrod engines, and to maintain proper oil sealing.
- the tappet block 3003 preferably has a shovelhead style configuration, but is adapted to use evolution style hydraulic tappets 3000 , 3001 and evolution style camshafts.
- the tappet block 3003 is preferably slightly larger than conventional shovelhead style tappet blocks.
- stock tappet bores are typically ⁇ 0.73215 whereas the enlarged tappet block 3003 of the present invention is greater than ⁇ 0.73215, such as about ⁇ 0.84335 (i.e., about 15% larger).
- Other exemplary sizes may include, for example, at least 5% larger, at least 10% larger, etc. in comparison to stock parts (e.g., Harley Davidson part no. 18522-53A).
- the enlarged size further has better wear characteristics than conventional devices.
- the tappet guide assembly is machined from a billet aluminum base material, which provides high dimensional accuracy and a consistent polishing and chrome plating.
- one or more of the tappet guide assembly parts may be cast from aluminum, steel or a like material.
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A rocker box, pushrod assembly, oil delivery system, tappets and tappet guides are provided for an engine, particularly a shovelhead motorcycle engine. The rocker box includes a separable upper portion and lower portion with a seal for sealing the upper portion and lower portion when coupled together. The pushrod assembly includes an adjusting unit that collapses into a pushrod shaft. The oil delivery system includes an oil passageway(s) in a rocker shaft of a rocker arm assembly, and at least one of an oil passageway(s) in a rocker box and an oil passageway(s) in a pushrod assembly.
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- The present invention relates generally to rocker boxes, pushrods, tappets, tappet guides, and oil delivery systems for combustion engines, and more particularly to such devices as applied to twin cylinder motorcycle engines.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Conventional rocker boxes typically involve a cast structure with parts (e.g., rocker arms, pushrods, etc) extending into and/or mounted within the cast structure. Due, in part, to the integral nature of cast rocker boxes, installing, removing, and adjusting the parts extending into and/or mounted within the cast rocker box is difficult. As such, in many instances the entire cylinder head and rocker box must be removed from the motorcycle in order to access the parts positioned therein. Even after removal of the cylinder head and rocker box, the movable parts extending into and/or mounted within the cast rocker box are still difficult to access.
- Additionally, the cast structure of conventional shovelhead rocker boxes tends to have a rough outer surface, which is difficult to finish into a smooth, more aesthetically pleasing surface. Further, this surface is particularly difficult to polish and/or chrome plate due to inconsistencies and defects inherent in parts produced by known casting processes. As such, it is difficult to manufacture a rocker box with an aesthetically pleasing outer surface.
- Another exemplary rocker box is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,071, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. The '071 patent includes a rocker box with a separable rocker support for supporting a pair of rocker arms and a breather apparatus for regulating oil blow by. This rocker support increases the part count and complexity of the rocker box assembly, and reduces the structural rigidity with which the rocker arms are supported. Further, the added space for supporting the breather apparatus needlessly increases the size of the device in motorcycle engines which do not require a breather apparatus at all.
- In addition, the '071 configuration is adapted for a pushrod oiling application in which oil is supplied to the rocker arms via oil passageways along the pushrods, characteristic of evolution style motorcycle engines. Not all motorcycle engines, however, are configured to provide oiling via the pushrods. Thus, a need exists for an improved rocker box for motorcycle engines.
- Other problems with the prior art not described above can also be overcome using the teachings of the present invention, as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this disclosure.
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FIG. 1 depicts an exploded view of a twin cylinder shovelhead style motorcycle engine according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 2-7 depict exploded views of a rocker box according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 8A-8D depict portions of the rocker box ofFIG. 2 at different angles (including sectional views). -
FIGS. 9A-9F depict views of an upper portion of the rocker box ofFIG. 2 coupled to a lower portion thereof. -
FIGS. 10-14 depict enlarged views of an upper portion of the rocker box ofFIG. 2 coupled to a lower portion thereof. -
FIG. 15A depicts an exploded view of an adjustable pushrod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 15B depicts a sectional view of the adjustable pushrod assembly ofFIG. 15A . - FIGS. 16A-H depict views of a tappet guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 17A-D depict views of a rocker arm assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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FIG. 18 depicts a sectional view of a rocker arm assembly including a rocker shaft positioned within a rocker arm according to an embodiment of the present invention. - Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
- For purposes of illustration only, a twin cylinder motorcycle engine will be used to describe various features and aspects of the present invention. As an example, the present invention may be used in conjunction with Harley Davidson's Shovelhead style motorcycle engine. It should be appreciated, however, that many embodiments of the present invention are applicable to non-motorcycle engines and components (e.g., pushrods, tappet guides, etc.), to single cylinder motorcycle engines, and to motorcycle engines having more than two cylinders. As such, other uses for the present invention are contemplated in addition to those described in detail below.
- A twin cylinder motorcycle engine (“engine” hereafter) according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the exploded view of
FIG. 1 . The engine includes rocker box assemblies 100 (shown in greater detail in FIGS. 2 to 14),cylinder head assemblies 110, and acrankcase 120. Other assemblies may also be provided, as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this disclosure. - According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the rocker box assemblies 100 comprise a separable
upper portion 5 and alower portion 8. Preferably, the separableupper portion 5 andlower portion 8 can be coupled together so as to form an outer housing of rocker box assemblies 100, and are split substantially parallel to the mounting surface of the cylinder head. Alignment of theupper portion 5 tolower portion 8 may be facilitated by one or more dowel pins 10 (seeFIG. 6 ), or the like. One or both of separableupper portion 5 andlower portion 8 can be made of 6160 billet aluminum or like material, and may undergo a heat treatment process (e.g., a T6 heat treatment process). - Additionally, the separable
upper portion 5 and/orlower portion 8 may be finished, polished, and/or chrome plated so as to include a highly reflective and aesthetically appealing outer surface. Finishing/machining theupper portion 5 and/orlower portion 8 from billet aluminum allows precise control of dimensions, which assures consistent internal clearances between therocker arms 6 and theupper portion 5, and between the valve springs and theupper portion 5. This is an area of concern in applications using high lift cams and/or oversized aftermarket valve springs with stock cast shovelhead style boxes, which tend to have considerable dimensional variation from part to part. Further, precise control of external dimensions assures consistent clearance between theupper portion 5 and the motorcycle frame (not shown). - In order to provide an oil tight seal between the separable
upper portion 5 andlower portion 8 when coupled together, a seal 101 (e.g., a gasket type/o-ring type seal) is used as shown best inFIG. 3 . Theseal 101 may be made of 70 Durometer Viton or like material, and installed in a groove formed within one or both ofupper portion 5 andlower portion 8. Other configurations are also contemplated. - With the oil tight seal maintained using
seal 101, oil is first distributed via a passage from thecrankcase 120 to theupper portion 5 and/orlower portion 8 of the rear rocker assembly 100 (relative to a front of the engine), such as via an oil line or the like. Within one or both of theupper portion 5 andlower portion 8 of therear rocker assembly 100, another oil passage 402 (FIG. 8B ) is provided so as to channel oil between the two (or more) rocker arm assemblies positioned therein. Preferably, oil enters therear rocker assembly 100, and is distributed viapassage 402 to an exhaust rocker arm. At the exhaust rocker arm, oil enters via ahole 2003 in plug 1 (seeFIG. 18 ), and then passes into rockershaft oil passageway 2001. Oil may be delivered along a length ofrocker shaft 3 using rockershaft oil passageway 2001, such as to arocker roller tip 1008 andball socket 1004 viaoil passageways FIGS. 17A-17D ). - Oil then is passed from the exhaust rocker arm to the intake rocker arm (e.g., via
passage 402 or another passage). Alternatively, oil may be passed to the intake rocker arm simultaneous with oil delivery to the exhaust rocker arm. Oil is delivered along a length of the intake rocker arm in a similar manner as previously described with respect to the exhaust rocker arm. A fitting on theupper portion 5/lower portion 8 of therear rocker assembly 100 may be provided to facilitate an interconnection of an oil passage from the rear rocker box assembly 100 (e.g., the passage extending from the intake rocker) to the frontrocker box assembly 100, where oil may be distributed in a like manner to the rocker arm assemblies positioned therein. Other oiling applications are also contemplated. - As previously noted, movable parts are positioned within the
rocker box assemblies 100. Such movable parts may include, for example, rocker arm assemblies comprised ofrocker arms 6,rocker shafts 3, plugs 1, and o-ring seals upper portion 5 and thelower portion 8 may include at least twocavities 410, 420 (FIG. 8A ), which may be substantially opposite to each other about acentral axis 400. Preferably, eachcavity FIG. 8A ), without a separate rocker arm supporting structure. More preferably, eachcavity rocker shaft 3, and side portions for receiving pushrod assemblies 130 (FIG. 15 ) and for actuating valves (not shown). Additional cavities, holes, etc. may also be provided. - As previously noted, according to one embodiment of the present invention a rocker arm assembly comprises a
rocker arm 6 withrocker shaft 3 coupled thereto—see rocker arm counter bore 1007 and threaded rocker shaft counter bore 2002 withbushings FIG. 17B andFIG. 18 . The threaded rocker shaft counter bore 2002 preferably is threaded to receive a sealing/oilingplug 1. Installed in grooves o-rings 13, 19 are provided for sealingplug 1 androcker shaft 3 inupper portion 5. Preferably, o-ring 13 is installed in a groove ofplug 1, and o-ring 19 is installed in a groove ofupper portion 5. O-ring 13 may be further received in a counter/main bore ofupper portion 5/lower portion 8 for sealing oil delivery passages therein. As withseal 101, o-rings 13, 19 may be made of 70 Durometer Viton or like material. - Preferably, each
rocker arm 6 receives arocker shaft 3 with one ormore notches 2000 for orienting therocker shaft 3 against shoulder screws/bolts 7. In particular, theserocker shafts 3 may be pre-loaded against the shoulder screws/bolts 7 usingplugs 1, thereby preventing unintentional movement of theshafts 3 and facilitating easy removal of theshafts 3 from the rocker arm assemblies and/or rocker box assemblies 100 (e.g., using about a ¼″ Allen socket). Other mounting techniques are also contemplated, including dowel pins 10 which help locate theupper portion 5/lower portion 8 relative to one another. - According to one aspect of the present invention, the
plug 1 is made of a heat treated (RC 33-37) 416 stainless steel, which can be readily polished and is corrosion resistant. Additionally, therocker shafts 3 may be made of a different material, such as 8620 steel. Other materials are also contemplated. - Preferably, the
shafts 3 are substantially straight as shown best inFIGS. 2-7 , and comprise a single, integral piece. Using astraight shaft 3 which is separable from therocker arm 6 can be a significant cost savings over other possible configurations, due to the elimination of complex rocker shaft assemblies and configurations and corresponding reduction in manufacturing costs. Further, thestraight shaft 3 configuration reduces the number of holes required in therocker box assembly 100 for positioning a rocker arm assembly therein, which, in turn, reduces the potential for oil leaks, and increases the strength of therocker box assembly 100. Other advantages will also be observed through practice of the present invention. - According to another embodiment of the present invention as shown best in
FIGS. 15A and 15B ,collapsible pushrod assemblies 130 are provided. Thepushrod assemblies 130 are designed to project into therocker box assemblies 100 for actuating therocker arms 6, and are preferably received withball sockets pushrod assemblies 130 may be actuated bytappets 3000, 3001 (FIG. 16E ) in the engine, the actuatedpushrod assemblies 130 causingcorresponding rocker arms 6 to rotate about a central axis thereof, thereby actuating a valve (exhaust or intake) via aroller tip 1008 or the like (FIG. 17B ) on therocker arm 6. In this regard, therocker arms 6 are preferably machined and/or forged to maintain a ratio of about 1.5:1 or about 1.43:1 (as examples only) to actuate the valves at a precise ratio to the actuation oftappets pushrod assemblies 130 in a shovelhead style engine using Evolution style camshafts. - The
pushrod assemblies 130 are preferably collapsible and adjustable, so as to facilitate easy removal and adjustment thereof. In particular, thepushrod assemblies 130 may each comprise a single threaded adjusting unit that threads into apushrod shaft 530. In this regard the adjusting unit preferably includes a threadedportion 510 and an unthreadedportion 520, the unthreadedportion 520 being of smaller diameter than the threadedportion 510. When the single threaded adjusting unit is threaded all (or substantially all) the way into thepushrod shaft 530, the threads are disengaged and the unthreadedportion 520 of the adjusting unit can be slid inside thepushrod shaft 530, significantly reducing the overall length of thepushrod assembly 130. This reduced length allows for easy installation and removal of thepushrod assemblies 130 within the engine. As an example,pushrod assemblies 130 provided in engines equipped with Evolution style tappet guides and/or Evolution style cams can be installed/removed without removal of theupper portion 5 of therocker box assembly 100 or thecylinder head assembly 110. - In an application where the oil is delivered via the
pushrod assemblies 130, oil is supplied to therocker arm 6 via an oil passageway 2007 (FIG. 15B ) in thepushrod assembly 130. Such an oil delivery technique may be performed as an alternative or in addition to the oil delivery technique previously described in reference tooil passageway 402 inupper portion 5/lower portion 8. Other oil delivery techniques usingpushrod assemblies 130 are also contemplated. - A tappet guide assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in
FIGS. 16A-16H . In particular the tappet guide assembly includes atappet block 3003 withpushrod cover counterbores pushrod assembly 130 positioned therein). Preferably, the pushrod counterbores 3006, 3007 are oriented so as to be substantially parallel to the counterbores in therocker box assembly 100 in order to facilitate proper alignment of thepushrod assemblies 130. - One or more pushrod cover o-
rings tappet block 3003 to the pushrod covers, and one ormore tappet gaskets 3002 may be provided for sealing thetappet block 3003 to a mounting surface. According to one aspect of the present invention as shown best inFIGS. 16G and 16H , one or more oil return passages may also be provided, the oil return passages including channels which pass down from thepushrod cover counterbores gasket 3002 surface and breakout therefrom. Such passages may be formed, for example, by drilling two or more holes that intersect along a length thereof. A receiving counterbore may also be provided for receiving the oil from the noted channels, the receiving counterbore channeling the oil back down to a camchest incrankcase 120. In one exemplary configuration, the oil return passage(s) has a diameter of about 0.188″, and couple to channels having a diameter of about 0.125″ and a length of about 1.38″. Other configurations are also contemplated. - The
tappet block 3003 further includes one or more tappet bores 3008, 3009 for receivingtappets tappets pushrod assemblies 130, which actuate rocker arms 6 (via ball sockets), thereby opening and closing valves on the top of the engine. The tappet bores 3008, 3009 are thus positioned so as to properly align thetappets FIGS. 16G and 16H ). Hence, other configurations and orientations are also contemplated to compensate for variations in engine layout, such as to align pushrod cover counter bores for rocker arm assemblies in shovelhead or pushrod engines, and to maintain proper oil sealing. - The
tappet block 3003 preferably has a shovelhead style configuration, but is adapted to use evolution stylehydraulic tappets tappet block 3003 is preferably slightly larger than conventional shovelhead style tappet blocks. By way of example, stock tappet bores are typically ø0.73215 whereas theenlarged tappet block 3003 of the present invention is greater than ø0.73215, such as about ø0.84335 (i.e., about 15% larger). Other exemplary sizes may include, for example, at least 5% larger, at least 10% larger, etc. in comparison to stock parts (e.g., Harley Davidson part no. 18522-53A). In addition to providing greater functionality, the enlarged size further has better wear characteristics than conventional devices. - Preferably, the tappet guide assembly is machined from a billet aluminum base material, which provides high dimensional accuracy and a consistent polishing and chrome plating. Alternatively, one or more of the tappet guide assembly parts may be cast from aluminum, steel or a like material.
- The foregoing description of various embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the invention. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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1.-45. (canceled)
46. A tappet guide assembly for a motorcycle engine, comprising:
a shovelhead style tappet block including:
at least one pushrod counterbore for receiving a corresponding pushrod cover; and
at least one tappet bore for receiving a corresponding evolution style tappet; and
the evolution style tappet positioned within each tappet bore for actuating a corresponding pushrod assembly.
47. The tappet guide assembly of claim 46 , further comprising at least one 0-ring for sealing the shovelhead style tappet block with the pushrod cover(s).
48. The tappet guide assembly of claim 46 , further comprising at least one gasket for sealing the shovelhead style tappet block with a mounting surface on a crankcase.
49. A shovelhead motorcycle engine including the tappet guide assembly of claim 46 .
50. A motorcycle including the shovelhead motorcycle engine of claim 49.
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