Multi-seal retainer assembly and method for making the same
AssigneeDana Corporation
InventorTroy D. McArthy
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Abstract
A multi-seal retainer assembly is provided that is suitable for use in connection with a valve assembly for an internal combustion engine. The retainer assembly includes a plurality of valve stem seals and at least one connector, wherein the connector is connected to two adjacent valve stem seals to form a linkage or a web of valve steam seals. The connectors may contain one or more handling portions to improve manual of mechanical handling of the assembly. Further, the configuration of the retainer assembly may be designed to correspond to the valve guide configuration of a specific engine head. A method for making the retainer assembly in accordance with the principles of the invention is also disclosed.
Claims20
A multi-seal retainer assembly that is suitable for use in connection with a valve assembly for an internal combustion engine, said retainer assembly including:
- a plurality of valve stem seals;
- and
- at least one connector;
- wherein said connector is connected to two adjacent valve stem seals.
A multi-seal retainer assembly that is suitable for use in connection with a valve assembly for an internal combustion engine, said retainer assembly including:
- a plurality of valve stem seals;
- and
- at least one connector;
- wherein said connector is connected to two adjacent valve stem seals;
- and
- wherein said seals and connector are comprised of plastic and are integrally formed.
A method for making a plastic multi-seal retainer assembly that is suitable for use in connection with a valve assembly for an internal combustion engine, said method including the steps of:
- providing a multi-cavity mold for producing plastic parts;
- and
- molding a plurality of valve stem seals and at least one connector;
- wherein said connector is connected to two adjacent valve stem seals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.