Patent ID: 6126172
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A metal cylinder head gasket for an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinder bores and at least one fluid hole, comprising:a first metal plate extending substantially throughout an entire area of the gasket, said first metal plate having a plurality of first holes corresponding to the cylinder bores, at least one second hole corresponding to the at least one fluid hole, and a side portion around the second hole;sealing means disposed on the first metal plate outside the side portion relative to the second hole, said sealing means surrounding the second hole for sealing the same; anda thin support portion located between the second hole and the sealing means surrounding the second hole and disposed on a part of the side portion around the second hole without extending the entire side portion around the second hole, said support portion supporting a part of a pressure applied thereto.