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Seal for internal combustion engine having a noise-deadening shroud

US4341187A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1979
Grant dateJul 27, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 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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