Plastic cover having metal reinforcement for internal combustion engine applications and method of construction
US7814880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine application and method of construction therefore provides one construction for a valve cover assembly, and another construction for an end cover assembly for a crankcase. The cover assemblies include at least one rigid metal carrier having a plurality of bolt openings and a plurality of load limiters located about said openings. A material is overmolded on the carrier and about the load limiters, with the material forming an exposed sealing surface for direct engagement with a seal gasket.
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