VALVETRAIN SYSTEMS FOR CYLINDER DEACTIVATION WITH RECHARGING AND METHODS THEREOF

A rocker arm assembly operable in a cylinder deactivation mode includes a valve portion, a drive cam portion, and a recharge cam portion. The valve portion is configured to operatively engage with one or more valves of a cylinder. The drive cam portion comprises a switchable lost motion mechanism that is configured to selectively absorb or transfer motion from a drive cam to the valve portion. The recharge cam portion is configured to be coupled to the valve portion.