Gasket assembly having isolated compression limiting device
US7306235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/061
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manifold gasket includes a carrier frame with a plurality of media-conveying openings corresponding to openings communicating between two parts to be clamped, such as an intake manifold and a cylinder head. Elastomeric sealing material is molded to the carrier frame about the openings to seal the openings when clamped. A compression limiting device is disposed on the carrier frame and is isolated from direct contact with the carrier frame by intervening elastomeric bonding material to limit compression of said elastomeric sealing material when the gasket is clamped between the head and block. The elastomeric bonding material renders the compression limiting device free-floating relative to the carrier frame.
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