Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a linkage is provided between an auxiliary motion source and a main motion load path, such that motions received by the linkage from the auxiliary motion source result in provision of a first force to at least one engine valve and a second force to the main motion load path in a direction toward a main motion source. Where an automatic lash adjuster is associated with the main motion load path, the second force may be selected to aid in the control of lash adjustments made by the automatic lash adjuster. In various embodiments, the linkage may be embodied in an mechanical linkage, whereas in other embodiments, an hydraulic linkage may be employed. The linkage may be incorporated into, or otherwise cooperate, a valve bridge or a rocker arm.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a linkage is provided between an auxiliary motion source and a main motion load path, such that motions received by the linkage from the auxiliary motion source result in provision of a first force to at least one engine valve and a second force to the main motion load path in a direction toward a main motion source. Where an automatic lash adjuster is associated with the main motion load path, the second force may be selected to aid in the control of lash adjustments made by the automatic lash adjuster. In various embodiments, the linkage may be embodied in an mechanical linkage, whereas in other embodiments, an hydraulic linkage may be employed. The linkage may be incorporated into, or otherwise cooperate, a valve bridge or a rocker arm.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a linkage is provided between an auxiliary motion source and a main motion load path, such that motions received by the linkage from the auxiliary motion source result in provision of a first force to at least one engine valve and a second force to the main motion load path in a direction toward a main motion source. Where an automatic lash adjuster is associated with the main motion load path, the second force may be selected to aid in the control of lash adjustments made by the automatic lash adjuster. In various embodiments, the linkage may be embodied in an mechanical linkage, whereas in other embodiments, an hydraulic linkage may be employed. The linkage may be incorporated into, or otherwise cooperate, a valve bridge or a rocker arm.

Abstract: A system for actuating engine valve comprises a main valve actuation motion source configured to supply main valve actuation motions to the at least one engine valve via a main motion load path, and an auxiliary valve actuation motion source separate from the main valve actuation motion source and configured to supply complementary auxiliary valve actuation motions to the at least one engine valve via an auxiliary motion load path. A lost motion component is configured, in one state, to maintain lash between the auxiliary valve actuation motion source and the auxiliary motion load path or within the auxiliary motion load path and, in another state, to take up this lash. The auxiliary valve actuation motion source is further configured to supply at least one lash-prevention valve actuation motion that substantially matches at least one of the main valve actuation motions.

Abstract: An evaporation device for evaporating hydrogen peroxide is provided. The device comprises a housing body having at least two fluid channels arranged therein. The fluid channels are connected to each other to form a common fluid line between an inlet and an outlet. The housing body also includes and at least one heating element positioned within said housing body for heating said fluid channels. A first fluid channel, directly connected to the fluid inlet, is positioned relative to the at least one heating element such that its inner walls are heated to a first temperature, and a second fluid channel, being directly connected to the fluid outlet, is positioned relative to the at least one heating element such that its inner walls are heated to a second temperature. In some embodiments, said second temperature is higher than the first temperature.

Abstract: A system for actuating engine valve comprises a main valve actuation motion source configured to supply main valve actuation motions to the at least one engine valve via a main motion load path, and an auxiliary valve actuation motion source separate from the main valve actuation motion source and configured to supply complementary auxiliary valve actuation motions to the at least one engine valve via an auxiliary motion load path. A lost motion component is configured, in one state, to maintain lash between the auxiliary valve actuation motion source and the auxiliary motion load path or within the auxiliary motion load path and, in another state, to take up this lash. The auxiliary valve actuation motion source is further configured to supply at least one lash-prevention valve actuation motion that substantially matches at least one of the main valve actuation motions.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a linkage is provided between an auxiliary motion source and a main motion load path, such that motions received by the linkage from the auxiliary motion source result in provision of a first force to at least one engine valve and a second force to the main motion load path in a direction toward a main motion source. Where an automatic lash adjuster is associated with the main motion load path, the second force may be selected to aid in the control of lash adjustments made by the automatic lash adjuster. In various embodiments, the linkage may be embodied in an mechanical linkage, whereas in other embodiments, an hydraulic linkage may be employed. The linkage may be incorporated into, or otherwise cooperate, a valve bridge or a rocker arm.