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Expanded graphite gasket with beaded stress risers

US6113109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/938
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylinder head gasket has at least one combustion opening, a central metallic core and an expanded graphite facing layer on each side of the core. A stress rising bead is disposed on at least one of the graphite layers encircling each combustion opening for sealing around the combustion openings.

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