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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2007
Robert F. Alamond, Texarkana, TX (US);
Jeffrey J. Osterchill, Texarkana, AR (US);
John D. Allen, Texarkana, TX (US);
Daniel T. Sparks, New Boston, TX (US);
Robert F. Alamond, Texarkana, TX (US);
Jeffrey J. Osterchill, Texarkana, AR (US);
John D. Allen, Texarkana, TX (US);
Daniel T. Sparks, New Boston, TX (US);
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., Augusta, GA (US);
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.