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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 23, 1999
Yoshio Miyaoh, Tokyo, JP;
Ishikawa Gasket Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A metal laminate gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of first, second and third metal plates laminated together. sealing devices are attached to the first metal plate, each having a curved portion for defining a cylinder bore, and a flange extending from the curved portion in a direction away from the cylinder bore. The second metal plate situated above the first metal plate has at least one notch between the cylinder bores, and the third metal plate situated above the second metal plate has an engaging portion between the cylinder bores. At least one holding portion is attached to the sealing device. The holding portion is located above the engaging portion to thereby allow the engaging portion to be located in the notch when the gasket is assembled. Thus, the engaging portion between the third holes is retained by the holding portion.