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Internal combustion engine having a noise deadening shroud

US4149512A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 1976
Grant dateApr 17, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K13/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An internal combustion engine having a sound-deadening shroud surrounding the engine block and connected to latter with the interposition of anti-vibration means. An exhaust plant through which combustion gases are connected is arranged external of the shroud and connected to the engine block. A separate enclosure is secured to the shroud and encloses the exhaust plant leaving a small air gap on all sides between the exhaust plant and the enclosure with only the exhaust pipe of the exhaust plant projecting from the enclosure through an opening.

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