Patent ID: 6419239
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A sealing structure at a T-shaped joint fined by first, second and third members positioned such hat said second and third members butt against said first member to form at a juncture of the abutments said T-shaped joint, wherein each of said first, second and third members have oppositely facing joint surfaces adjacent said T-shaped joint, said sealing structure comprising:at least one plate-shaped gasket configured for disposal disposed between said joint surfaces of said first, said second and said third members in an area of said T-shaped joint; said at least one plate-shaped gasket including a metal plate having first and second surfaces, wherein first and second rubber layers are formed on said first and second surfaces of said metal plate and configured to mate with a respective one of said oppositely facing joint surfaces; and said at least one plate-shaped gasket having an opening opposing the juncture, wherein said opening is filled with a liquid gasket configured to mate with each of said oppositely facing joint surfaces at said juncture to effect a sealing of said T-shaped joint.