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Gasket for internal combustion engines, incorporating locating pins

US4101138A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1977
Grant dateJul 18, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 21, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/916
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vibration-dampening gasket of elastic material for interposition between upper and lower blocks of an internal combustion Diesel or Otto cycle engine has integral locating pins for force-fitting engagement in holes in the lower engine block and a greater thickness than a seat in which it is fitted so as to be compressed upon assembly of the engine.

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