Load distribution rib for the combustion deck of an internal combustion engine
US6343574B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02F2001/247
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitary combustion deck for an internal combustion engine includes a main body portion having a cylinder-facing surface and a coolant-side facing surface. The combustion deck further includes a plurality of bolt bosses which are integrally cast as part of the coolant-side surface and each bolt boss defines a bolt-receiving aperture which extends through the main body portion and which is designed to receive a mounting bolt for securing the combustion deck to a cylinder block for sealing against the leakage of combustion gases. Further included as part of the combustion deck is a load distribution rib which is constructed and arranged to extend in a ring-like form around the at least one cylinder while integrally connecting with each bolt boss of the plurality of bolt bosses.
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