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Gasket for cylinder head

US9127768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2011
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2033

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  • 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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