Patent ID: 7472673
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: F02F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use within an internal combustion engine having an engine block with a block connection surface and a cylinder bore; an engine head with a head connection surface and a cylinder cover wherein the engine block and the engine head are connected to one another along their respective connection surfaces; a cylinder sleeve with an outer surface portion wherein the cylinder sleeve is mounted to the cylinder bore and positioned below the cylinder cover; and a reciprocating piston positioned within the cylinder sleeve wherein the piston, the cylinder sleeve and the cylinder cover define a combustion chamber; the apparatus comprising: a plate connectable between the block connection surface and the head connection surface for substantially overlaying the block connection surface and for substantially underlaying the head connection surface, wherein said plate has a boss portion and wherein said boss portion is mounted substantially around and laterally supports the cylinder sleeve outer surface portion, and wherein said boss portion abuttingly engages the engine block.