Patent ID: 6179298
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: F16B,F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
A snap-fit attachment element for a multiple layer metallic sealing gasket, comprising:a first metallic gasket layer having at least a first aperture formed therein and at least two engaging fingers integrally formed on a peripheral edge of said first aperture; anda second metallic gasket layer having at least a second aperture formed therein, said second metallic gasket layer further including at least one integrally formed supporting member having at least two slots formed therein, said supporting member being formed on a peripheral edge of said second aperture so as to extend upwardly from a first surface of said second metallic gasket layer;wherein first and second metallic gasket layers are positioned in face-to-face engagement such that said first and second apertures are aligned with one another and said first and second metallic gasket layers are in planar contact with one another, said supporting member extending upwardly through said first aperture of said first metallic gasket layer and said fingers being aligned with and extending through said slots in said supporting member in a snap-fit engagement to effectuate lamination of said first and second metallic gasket layers together.