Patent ID: 6315303
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A gasket suitable for use in connection with a cylinder head, the gasket having a combustion chamber aperture with a central axis, the gasket further including:a first outer plate including a first compensating portion having an edge portion positioned within said first compensating portion;a second outer plate including a second compensating portion having an edge portion positioned within said second compensating portion; anda compensating plate positioned between said first and second outer plates, said compensating plate including a compensating element having an elastic element and an edge portion;wherein the area between the compensating portions of said first and second outer plates defines a compensating area and said compensating element is positioned within said compensating area, andwherein at least one of said first and second outer plates includes a bead positioned outside of, and in close proximity to, said compensating portion of said plate.