Patent · US Expired

Cam end cover and gasket assembly

US6701884B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

6References

32Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andreas Schneider · Leonberg, DE
Klaus Fuoss · Neckarsulm, DE
Jeffrey P. Coughlin · Germantown, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2002
Grant date	Mar 9, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02F7/006
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An overhead cam motorcycle engine includes a cylinder head, a cam cover coupled to the cylinder head, a sealing gasket, and a substantially rigid insert. The cylinder head includes an aperture that is substantially axially aligned with an engine camshaft axis. The resilient gasket includes a sealing jacket that defines an opening. The gasket is positioned between the cylinder head and the cam cover such that the sealing jacket occupies the aperture. The insert is positioned in the opening in the sealing jacket to seal the cylinder head and cam cover interface.

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