Patent ID: 7275513
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: F02F,F02M

Abstract:
1. An engine cover, comprising: an installation member disposed on an engine, and extending upward from the engine; a cover body formed as a plate shape substantially; and an installed member disposed on the cover body, extending downward from the cover body, and being assembled with the installation member, thereby holding the cover body above the engine; one of the installation member and the installed member comprising a leg having a leading end with a predetermined diameter, and a head formed at the leading end of the leg and having a diameter larger than the diameter of the leg; the other one of the installation member and the installed member comprising a framed member having a hollow therein and an opened end formed at a leading end thereof, and an elastic member being fitted into the hollow of the framed member to engage with the framed member; the elastic member formed hollow, and comprising a first hole opening to the opened end of the framed member, a second hole extending coaxially with the first hole and opening oppositely with respect to the first hole, and a diametrically-enlarged intermediate hole connecting the first hole with the second hole and being enlarged diametrically than the first hole and the second hole; the installation member and the installed member being assembled in such a manner that an outer peripheral surface of the head engages with an inner peripheral surface of the diametrically-enlarged intermediate hole; and the head being disposed movably toward the second hole when a downward load is applied to the cover body, thereby bringing the cover body closer to the engine.