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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2003
Oliver Hegmann, Ginsheim, DE;
Oliver Hegmann, Ginsheim, DE;
ElringKlinger AG, Dettingen, DE;
Abstract
In order to produce a multi-layer gasket which comprises at least one first layer and one second layer and at least one connecting arrangement for connecting the layers of the gasket together wherein the layers of the gasket are connected together in a simple and reliable manner, it is proposed that the connecting arrangement should comprise at least one retaining element connected to the first layer and at least one through opening arranged in the second layer, wherein the retaining element and a retention area of the second layer partially overlap one another in an unconnected state of the layers, wherein, for the purposes of connecting the layers, the retaining element is deformable from the plane of the first layer and can be moved past the retention area, and wherein the retaining element grips behind the retention area of the second layer in a connected state of the layers in such a manner that the first layer and the second layer are safeguarded from a separating movement of the layers.