Seal for internal combustion engine having a noise-deadening shroud
US4341187A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B77/13
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A seal for use on a noise-deadening shroud encasing an internal combustion engine, particularly the portion thereof which encases the muffler. A gap is formed between the outlet pipe for the muffler and the wall of the opening in the enclosure for the muffler. A seal is provided for this gap and includes a closure member which surrounds the exhaust outlet pipe with very little clearance therebetween.
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