Mechanical assist actuation bracket for deactivation and two-step roller finger followers

摘要

A mechanical assist actuation bracket (44) for use with a roller finger follower. The roller finger follower includes a locking pin assembly (20) having a trigger pin (32). The mechanical assist actuation bracket includes a face (54) configured for being affixed to the roller finger follower. An arm (58) extends from the face. The arm is configured for translating an actuating arm (66) of an actuating device (60) associated with the roller finger follower in a direction toward and away from the trigger pin during pivotal movement of the roller finger follower.