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Manifold gasket having pushrod guide

US8292303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2007
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49297
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manifold gasket assembly includes a steel carrier fabricated with a plurality of air intake openings. Rubber material is molded to the carrier body to provide a seal about the openings when the gasket assembly is clamped between a cylinder head and intake manifold. Pushrod guides are provided on the carrier body and are fabricated of a material different than that of the carrier body, namely the same material as that used to form the elastomeric sealing beads.

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