Seal structure for internal combustion engine

Details Seal structure for internal combustion engine Seal structure for internal combustion engine

2007-11-21

2010-12-07

Cuff, Michael (Department: 3741)

Internal-combustion engines

Frame construction

Horizontal cylinder

C277S591000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845331

ABSTRACT:
A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase.

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