Abstract: A device is proposed which enables a cam controlling an internal combustion engine valve to be moved relative to its driving shaft. A drive member is rotatable with a driving shaft, and a cam for co-axial rotation relative to the driving shaft. An intermediate member is mounted in a support for rotation so as to rotate eccentrically with respect to an axis of the driving shaft. The support is held for movement within a plane perpendicular to the shaft axis. A control rod is drivingly associated with the support and driven by an actuator.

Abstract: An improved control device for intake and/or exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine includes a small circumference portion defined in a drive shaft at a location corresponding to that of an annular member which is eccentrically displaced for changing a rotational phase of the cams. According to this a degree of displacement of the annular member may be increased and control the cams, and thereby the engine valves, may be enhanced. Further, the cam lobe of each cam is formed such that side portions thereof are asymmetrical with respect to a center line of the cam for favorably affecting valve opening and closing timings. In addition, an improved lubricating arrangement for enhancing smooth operation and improved engine performance.

Abstract: A control device controls intake and exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine. The device comprises a first flange provided by a cam shaft of the engine, which flange has a first radially extending elongate slit. A second flange faces the first flange with a certain clearance therebetween and is secured to a drive shaft to rotate therewith. The second flange has a second radially extending elongate slit. An annular member is disposed within the clearance and rotatable about an axis of the drive shaft. First and second pins are rotatably held by opposed sides of the annular member respectively. These pins are positioned at diametrically opposed positions with respect to a center of the annular member and slidably engaged with the first and second elongate slits respectively. A drive mechanism is employed for pivoting the annular member about a pivot axis eccentric to the axis of the drive shaft in accordance with an operating condition of the engine.