Patents by Inventor Stefano Chiappini

Stefano Chiappini has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7210438
    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with variable actuation valves, each variable actuation valve is actuated by an actuator assembly including an actuating piston slidably mounted in a guide bushing. Between the actuating piston and the stem of the respective valve is interposed an auxiliary hydraulic tappet comprising a first bushing and a second bushing positioned inside the first bushing in such a way as to define a first chamber between the second bushing and the actuating piston, and a second chamber between the two bushings of the hydraulic tappet. The first chamber is fed a pressurized chamber of the engine lubrication loop. A check valve controls a communication between the two chambers of the tappet, to allow the passage of fluid in the direction of the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Gianluca Canino, Stefano Chiappini, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20060054120
    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with variable actuation valves, each variable actuation valve is actuated by an actuator assembly including an actuating piston slidably mounted in a guide bushing. Between the actuating piston and the stem of the respective valve is interposed an auxiliary hydraulic tappet comprising a first bushing and a second bushing positioned inside the first bushing in such a way as to define a first chamber between the second bushing and the actuating piston, and a second chamber between the two bushings of the hydraulic tappet. The first chamber is fed a pressurised chamber of the engine lubrication loop. A check valve controls a communication between the two chambers of the tappet, to allow the passage of fluid in the direction of the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Gianluca Canino, Stefano Chiappini, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Patent number: 6918364
    Abstract: Described herein is a multicylinder internal-combustion engine provided with an electronically controlled hydraulic device for controlling variable actuation of the valves of the engine. The final phase of the movement of closing the intake valves is slowed down by a hydraulic braking device of an improved type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Francesco Vattaneo, Stefano Chiappini, Macor Lorentino, Dante Malatto
  • Patent number: 6712030
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, the tappet actuated by each cam of the camshaft is slidably mounted in a tubular body which is made of a single piece with a bushing for guiding the valve-actuating piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20030172890
    Abstract: Described herein is a multicylinder internal-combustion engine provided with an electronically controlled hydraulic device for controlling variable actuation of the valves of the engine. The final phase of the movement of closing the intake valves is slowed down by a hydraulic braking device of an improved type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Francesco Vattaneo, Stefano Chiappini, Macor Lorentino, Dante Malatto
  • Patent number: 6553950
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, the piston for operating each valve includes an auxiliary hydraulic tappet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Patent number: 6530350
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the engine valves, there is envisaged at least one supplementary reservoir bled off to the atmosphere, communicating with the low-pressure circuit for compensating for the variations in volume of the hydraulic fluid that derive from the variations in temperature and for thus preventing air bubbles from forming in the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Patent number: 6520130
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, associated to the tappet controlled by each cam of the cam shaft is a passage for bleeding the hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Patent number: 6520129
    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine comprising an hydraulic system for the variable driving of valves, one tappet comprises two separate piston sections that are connected to two distinct pressure chambers, which control the driving pistons of two separate valves of the same engine cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20020152975
    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine comprising an hydraulic system for the variable driving of valves, one tappet comprises two separate piston sections that are connected to two distinct pressure chambers, which control the driving pistons of two separate valves of the same engine cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: CRF SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20020134330
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, the piston for operating each valve includes an auxiliary hydraulic tappet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20020134328
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the engine valves, there is envisaged at least one supplementary reservoir bled off to the atmosphere, communicating with the low-pressure circuit for compensating for the variations in volume of the hydraulic fluid that derive from the variations in temperature and for thus preventing air bubbles from forming in the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20020134331
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, the tappet actuated by each cam of the camshaft is slidably mounted in a tubular body which is made of a single piece with a bushing for guiding the valve-actuating piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo
  • Publication number: 20020134332
    Abstract: In an internal-combustion engine with a hydraulic system for variable operation of the valves, associated to the tappet controlled by each cam of the cam shaft is a passage for bleeding the hydraulic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Chiappini, Andrea Pecori, Francesco Vattaneo