Gasket for cylinder head
US9127768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J2015/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gasket for arrangement between a cylinder block and cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The gasket includes a lubricant hole through which lubricant is supplied to the cylinder head. A high pressure bead extends around the lubricant hole. A low pressure bead is extends around the high pressure bead and at least partially extends around a hollow portion, which is in communication with a lubricant reservoir of the engine, when the gasket is arranged between the cylinder block and the cylinder head.
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