Patent ID: 7814880
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,F01M,F02F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine application, comprising: at least one rigid metal carrier having a plurality of bolt openings; a plurality of load limiters, said load limiters being located adjacent said openings; a material overmolded on said carrier and about said load limiters, said material forming an exposed sealing surface for direct engagement with a seal gasket; a metal annular carrier constructed of a separate piece of material from said at least one rigid metal carrier, said metal annular carrier being spaced radially inwardly from said at least one rigid metal carrier and being overmolded by said material with said material bridging said metal annular carrier and said at least one rigid metal carrier, said annular carrier encircling a crank shaft seal bore; and wherein said cover is a rear crankcase cover.