EP1861591A4 - Rocker lever using cold forming and welding - Google Patents
Rocker lever using cold forming and weldingInfo
- Publication number
- EP1861591A4 EP1861591A4 EP06719505A EP06719505A EP1861591A4 EP 1861591 A4 EP1861591 A4 EP 1861591A4 EP 06719505 A EP06719505 A EP 06719505A EP 06719505 A EP06719505 A EP 06719505A EP 1861591 A4 EP1861591 A4 EP 1861591A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- metal blank
- valve lever
- assembly
- welding
- forming
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/12—Transmitting gear between valve drive and valve
- F01L1/18—Rocking arms or levers
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/12—Transmitting gear between valve drive and valve
- F01L1/18—Rocking arms or levers
- F01L1/181—Centre pivot rocking arms
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/02—Valve drive
- F01L1/04—Valve drive by means of cams, camshafts, cam discs, eccentrics or the like
- F01L1/08—Shape of cams
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/20—Adjusting or compensating clearance
- F01L1/22—Adjusting or compensating clearance automatically, e.g. mechanically
- F01L1/24—Adjusting or compensating clearance automatically, e.g. mechanically by fluid means, e.g. hydraulically
- F01L1/245—Hydraulic tappets
- F01L1/25—Hydraulic tappets between cam and valve stem
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L3/00—Lift-valve, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces; Parts or accessories thereof
- F01L3/20—Shapes or constructions of valve members, not provided for in preceding subgroups of this group
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/12—Transmitting gear between valve drive and valve
- F01L1/14—Tappets; Push rods
- F01L1/146—Push-rods
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/20—Adjusting or compensating clearance
- F01L1/22—Adjusting or compensating clearance automatically, e.g. mechanically
- F01L1/24—Adjusting or compensating clearance automatically, e.g. mechanically by fluid means, e.g. hydraulically
- F01L2001/2427—Adjusting or compensating clearance automatically, e.g. mechanically by fluid means, e.g. hydraulically by means of an hydraulic adjusting device located between cam and push rod
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L2303/00—Manufacturing of components used in valve arrangements
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L2305/00—Valve arrangements comprising rollers
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T29/00—Metal working
- Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
- Y10T29/49229—Prime mover or fluid pump making
- Y10T29/49231—I.C. [internal combustion] engine making
Definitions
- the present invention relates to rocker arms for valve-type engines. More specifically, the invention relates to cold forming a shaft portion of a rocker assembly.
- rocker arms In automotive and other applications, an engine typically utilizes a plurality of rocker arms for alternately actuating intake and exhaust valves. As an engine cam shaft rotates, a push rod is selectively actuated by cams connected to the cam shaft. The push rods, in turn, direct an upward force on one end of a rocker arm to cause the rocker arm to pivot about a mounting shaft. As the rocker arm pivots, its opposite end generates a downward force to selectively open an intake or exhaust engine valve.
- rocker arms are integral, one-piece parts having a generally U- shaped cross-section including a pair of opposing side walls separated by a bottom wall and a pair of end walls disposed between the side walls. Rocker arms are conventionally cast an integral piece. This piece is then machined to its final dimensions. This process may involve multiple forming steps or processing stages and, therefore, require additional expense to produce a finished rocker assembly.
- Rocker arms can be manufactured in a variety of ways, such as by casting metals, blanking and forming, ceramic molding, and other methods. Stamping a metal blank to form a cam-engaged rocker arm is one known method of manufacturing. The rocker arms are typically formed using a stamping, folding or coining process. During the coining process, an upper die and a lower die punch an area of the metal blank to plastically deform the metal blank. While previous methods of producing a rocker arm have been employed with some success, the manufacture of rocker arms has been an area of constant innovation. Specifically, methods to reduce the time and complexity involved in forming ' a rocker arm, thereby reducing the associated costs are desirable. Summary of the Invention
- a rocker assembly for an engine includes a tubular member having a first axial end, a second axial end, and an integrally formed arm adjacent said first axial end with a valve lever coupled to the tubular member adjacent the second axial end.
- a method of manufacturing a cam-engaged rocker includes obtaining a metal blank that is defined, at least in part, by a first surface, an opposing second surface, a peripheral surface intersecting both the first surface and the second surface, and a projection.
- the metal blank contains a predetermined amount of a metal.
- the method further includes forming at least a portion of the metal blank by exerting a force on the metal blank adjacent the first surface, where a tubular portion is formed by the flow of a portion of said metal.
- a method of manufacturing a cam-engaged rocker that includes obtaining an annular metal blank that is defined, at least in part, by an outer cylindrical surface, an inner cylindrical surface, a valve end and a cup end.
- the annular metal blank contains a predetermined amount of a metal.
- the method further includes forming at least a portion of the annular metal blank by exerting a force on the annular metal blank adjacent the cup end, where a projection is formed by the flow of a portion of said metal.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a valve train assembly illustrating an embodiment of the rocker arm of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rocker arm of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the rocker arm of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective of an embodiment of a metal blank before forming a shaft portion of the rocker arm of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an intermediate article of manufacture in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the tubular portion of the rocker arm of FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an annular blank in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating an embodiment of a method of producing a rocker assembly in accordance with the present invention.
- Valve train assembly 20 includes a plurality of valves 22, cam lobes 24, lifters, or tappets, 26, pushrods 28, rocker assemblies 30, and rocker shafts 32. As illustrated, valve train assembly 20 operates as a camshaft (not shown) is rotated, causing cam lobes 24 to rotate and push lifters 26. Lifters 26 push pushrods 28 causing pushrods 28 to rotate the rocker assemblies 30 about the rocker shafts 32.
- Rocker assembly 30 includes a tubular member 34 and a valve lever 36.
- Tubular member 34 includes a tubular portion 38 defining a first axial end 40, a second axial end 42, and an arm 44 protruding from the first axial end 40.
- arm 44 is integrally formed with first axial end 40.
- Tubular member 34 further includes an inner surface 46 and an outer surface 48.
- Arm 44 includes a contoured outer surface 50, with a cup 52 formed therein.
- Valve lever 36 includes a central body portion 60 having a valve contacting portion 62 formed thereon and a circular inner surface 66 defining an aperture 68.
- Valve lever 36 is further defined by a first side 70, a second side 72, and an outer surface 74 intersecting therebetween.
- Valve contacting portion 62 includes an outer protuberate surface 80 with a valve contacting surface 82 formed thereon. As illustrated, valve contacting portion 62 has a greater thickness, measured parallel to the axis of aperture 68, than central body portion 60. Circular inner surface 66 intersects both the first side 70 and the second side 72.
- valve lever 36 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first side 70 of valve lever 36 abuts the second axial end 42 of the tubular member 34. Circular inner surface 66 of aperture 68 and inner surface 46 are aligned such that rocker shaft 32 (FIG. 1) may be positioned through both circular inner surface 66 and inner surface 46 during operation. While valve lever 36 and tubular member 34 are illustrated as coupled wherein valve lever 36 abuts tubular member 34, valve lever 36 may alternatively be positioned about the outer surface 48 of tubular member 34, such that circular inner surface 66 encircles a portion of outer surface 48.
- metal blank 90 is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, metal blank 90 has a first surface 92, a second surface 94, and a peripheral surface 96 intersecting both the first surface 92 and the second surface 94. Metal blank 90 includes a central body portion 100 and an arm portion 102 extending therefrom.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of an intermediate article of manufacture in the method of forming rocker assembly 30 as a formed article 134.
- Formed article 134 is illustrated to include a tubular portion 138 defining a first axial end 140, a second axial end 142, and a projection 144 protruding from the first axial end 140.
- Formed article 134 further includes an inner surface 146 and an outer surface 148.
- Projection 144 is illustrated to include a contoured outer surface 150.
- Formed article 134 is preferably cold formed, as discussed herein.
- FIG.6 illustrates the tubular member 34 of rocker assembly 30 in greater detail.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a tubular blank 170 in accordance with the present invention.
- Tubular blank 170 includes a first end 172, a second end 174, an inner surface 176, and an outer surface 178.
- First end 172 is defined by an extended annular surface 180 that intersects the inner surface 176 and the outer surface 178
- FIG. 8 illustrates a method of manufacturing the rocker assembly 30.
- the method includes step 300, wherein a blank material is obtained for producing the tubular member 34.
- the blank material is formed into a blank of a desired shape.
- the desired shape is the metal blank 9O 3 as illustrated in FIG. 4.
- the desired shape is the tubular blank 170, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
- the blank is formed into a formed article.
- the article formed is the formed article 134, as illustrated in FIG. 5.
- step 320 involves cold forming the blank, although other suitable forming means, such as heated extrusion, may be used.
- a cup 52 is formed.
- the article that is formed is the tubular member 34, as illustrated in FIG. 6. Steps 320 and 330 may be performed concurrently with a suitable forming process.
- a blank is obtained for forming a valve lever
- Step 350 may involve multiple process operations wherein a first predetermined shape is formed, such as by coining a metal sheet, and then the predetermined shape is further processed to form the valve contacting portion 62.
- the valve lever is positioned adjacent the tubular member in a desired radial alignment. This desired radial alignment is determined by a predetermined radial offset, or relative angle, between cup 52 and valve contacting surface 82. As will be appreciated, differing rocker assemblies 30 can be produced by varying the predetermined radial offset.
- the valve lever is fixedly secured to the tubular member to produce a rocker assembly.
- the valve lever is welded to the tubular member.
- Acceptable welding processes include laser welding, pulsed plasma arc welding, and electron beam welding.
- the forming processes discussed herein may include, but are not limited to, cold forming a tubular portion, such as by using a drawing die or mandrel, or forming a portion of a blank by punching, or pressing, a portion of the blank into a cavity formed within into a die (not shown). In this type of forming process, the blank is positioned adjacent a die and at least a portion of the blank is formed into a desired, or predetermined, shape as the blank material is plastically deformed.
- the axial length of the tubular member 34, or the positioning of cup 52 along the axial length of tubular member 34, may be varied, as desired, to vary the linear distance between the cup 52 and the valve lever 36.
- the rocker assembly 30 may be adapted for a variety of valve configurations and desired relative angles.
- the tubular member 34 and valve lever 36 may be used for both inlet and exhaust valve applications, thereby reducing the total number of parts used in a cylinder valve assembly. A reduced part count further reduces the cost of such an assembly.
Abstract
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/063,915 US20060185636A1 (en) | 2005-02-23 | 2005-02-23 | Manufacturing a rocker lever using cold forming and welding |
PCT/US2006/002666 WO2006091317A2 (en) | 2005-02-23 | 2006-01-25 | Rocker lever using cold forming and welding |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP1861591A2 EP1861591A2 (en) | 2007-12-05 |
EP1861591A4 true EP1861591A4 (en) | 2008-10-22 |
Family
ID=36911309
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP06719505A Withdrawn EP1861591A4 (en) | 2005-02-23 | 2006-01-25 | Rocker lever using cold forming and welding |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US20060185636A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1861591A4 (en) |
KR (1) | KR20070110108A (en) |
CN (1) | CN101163864A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2006091317A2 (en) |
Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CA2227124A1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 1999-09-27 | Nicholas M. Ottlyk | Attain's 2 new valve trains, or "a-2nvt" |
US6138625A (en) * | 1998-03-17 | 2000-10-31 | Garrison; John Michael | Compact head assembly for internal combustion engine |
DE10014320A1 (en) * | 1999-04-07 | 2000-11-16 | Caterpillar Inc | Engine braking unit operated from the valve rocker unit for an IC propelled vehicle |
US6155222A (en) * | 1999-02-16 | 2000-12-05 | Kubota Corporation | Overhead valve engine |
US6173689B1 (en) * | 1998-10-12 | 2001-01-16 | Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha | Lubrication arrangement for engine valve actuation |
EP1318277A2 (en) * | 2001-12-07 | 2003-06-11 | Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | OHV engine |
EP1387080A1 (en) * | 2002-07-31 | 2004-02-04 | Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Air fuel injection engine |
US6973903B2 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-12-13 | Briggs & Stratton Corporation | Valve-operating lever |
Family Cites Families (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2345822A (en) * | 1941-08-21 | 1944-04-04 | James M Leake | Rocker arm |
US5611135A (en) * | 1995-03-21 | 1997-03-18 | Dana Corporation | Method of making a tube yoke for drive line assembly |
US5887474A (en) * | 1997-03-20 | 1999-03-30 | E & E Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Method for manufacturing a rocker arm |
US6199527B1 (en) * | 1998-03-12 | 2001-03-13 | Nsk Ltd. | Sheet metal rocker arm, manufacturing method thereof, cam follower with said rocker arm, and assembling method thereof |
US6705264B2 (en) * | 1998-12-24 | 2004-03-16 | Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha | Valve control for outboard motor engine |
US6230676B1 (en) * | 1999-04-23 | 2001-05-15 | Toledo Technologies Inc. | Interchangeable rocker arm assembly |
JP4186203B2 (en) * | 1999-05-31 | 2008-11-26 | 株式会社ジェイテクト | ROCKER ARM AND ROCKER ARM BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD |
DE60041688D1 (en) * | 1999-08-18 | 2009-04-16 | Jtekt Corp | ROCKER LEVER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE |
US6615635B2 (en) * | 2000-06-20 | 2003-09-09 | Ina Walzlager Schaeffler Ohg | Method of making a lever-type cam follower, and lever-type cam follower |
US6417659B1 (en) * | 2000-08-15 | 2002-07-09 | Systems Material Handling Co. | Electronic circuit for tuning vibratory transducers |
JP3484406B2 (en) * | 2000-09-21 | 2004-01-06 | 川崎重工業株式会社 | Rocker arm support structure |
US6612199B2 (en) * | 2001-01-19 | 2003-09-02 | E & E Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Rocker arm assembly |
EP1357257B1 (en) * | 2002-04-22 | 2010-05-05 | Schaeffler KG | Rocker arm made of sheet metal |
JP3934491B2 (en) * | 2002-06-26 | 2007-06-20 | 株式会社ジェイテクト | Rocker arm and manufacturing method thereof |
JP2004025240A (en) * | 2002-06-26 | 2004-01-29 | Koyo Seiko Co Ltd | Rocker arm and its production method |
EP1637705A4 (en) * | 2003-06-06 | 2009-11-04 | Nsk Ltd | Rocker arm and method of producing the arm |
-
2005
- 2005-02-23 US US11/063,915 patent/US20060185636A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2006
- 2006-01-25 WO PCT/US2006/002666 patent/WO2006091317A2/en active Application Filing
- 2006-01-25 EP EP06719505A patent/EP1861591A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2006-01-25 CN CNA200680013665XA patent/CN101163864A/en active Pending
- 2006-01-25 KR KR1020077022079A patent/KR20070110108A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2006-10-10 US US11/545,311 patent/US20070039174A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6138625A (en) * | 1998-03-17 | 2000-10-31 | Garrison; John Michael | Compact head assembly for internal combustion engine |
CA2227124A1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 1999-09-27 | Nicholas M. Ottlyk | Attain's 2 new valve trains, or "a-2nvt" |
US6173689B1 (en) * | 1998-10-12 | 2001-01-16 | Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha | Lubrication arrangement for engine valve actuation |
US6155222A (en) * | 1999-02-16 | 2000-12-05 | Kubota Corporation | Overhead valve engine |
DE10014320A1 (en) * | 1999-04-07 | 2000-11-16 | Caterpillar Inc | Engine braking unit operated from the valve rocker unit for an IC propelled vehicle |
EP1318277A2 (en) * | 2001-12-07 | 2003-06-11 | Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | OHV engine |
EP1387080A1 (en) * | 2002-07-31 | 2004-02-04 | Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Air fuel injection engine |
US6973903B2 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-12-13 | Briggs & Stratton Corporation | Valve-operating lever |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See also references of WO2006091317A2 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1861591A2 (en) | 2007-12-05 |
US20070039174A1 (en) | 2007-02-22 |
CN101163864A (en) | 2008-04-16 |
US20060185636A1 (en) | 2006-08-24 |
KR20070110108A (en) | 2007-11-15 |
WO2006091317A3 (en) | 2006-12-21 |
WO2006091317A2 (en) | 2006-08-31 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US5678305A (en) | Method for manufacturing a rocker arm with a roller | |
AU2001248792B2 (en) | Metal plate rocker arm and method of manufacturing the metal plate rocker arm | |
US7062852B2 (en) | Rocker arm | |
US20060185636A1 (en) | Manufacturing a rocker lever using cold forming and welding | |
US20050034696A1 (en) | Rocker arm | |
US20050229885A1 (en) | Extruded lever for valve timing in a piston engine, and method of making such a lever | |
JP2805409B2 (en) | Sheet metal roller rocker arm and manufacturing method thereof | |
JP2000045715A (en) | Manufacture of assembled cam shaft | |
US5904123A (en) | Mechanical valve tappet | |
US7222599B2 (en) | Rocker arm made of sheet metal and method of manufacturing the same | |
JP2001047179A (en) | Manufacture of metal sheet rocker arm | |
US6973903B2 (en) | Valve-operating lever | |
WO2009059626A1 (en) | Rocker arm | |
CN107975394B (en) | Valve operating lever for reciprocating piston internal combustion engine and production thereof | |
JPH08303216A (en) | Manufacture of tappet for internal combustion engine | |
JP2763375B2 (en) | Method of manufacturing camshaft | |
JP3857639B2 (en) | Rocker arm | |
JP2000240410A (en) | Rocker arm body using pressing product | |
JPH07269311A (en) | Working method for rocker arm | |
JP2000240413A (en) | Rocker arm | |
JP2000120411A (en) | Sheet metal rocker arm and manufacture therefor | |
JP3684971B2 (en) | Hollow shaft with protrusion and method of manufacturing the same | |
US20050022573A1 (en) | Method and device for procuding a switch cylinder | |
JP2001003714A (en) | Rocker arm | |
JPH0471729A (en) | Manufacture of cam shaft |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20070924 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): DE |
|
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): DE FR GB IT |
|
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE FR GB IT |
|
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE FR GB IT |
|
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): DE FR GB IT |
|
A4 | Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched |
Effective date: 20080919 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN |
|
18D | Application deemed to be withdrawn |
Effective date: 20100803 |