Abstract: A cylinder head gasket of a non-fold-over type is formed of a plurality of laminated metal plates, and has a cylinder bore to be sealed. Peripheral edges of the laminated metal plates constituting the gasket around the cylinder bore are continuously welded for sealing. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a cylinder head gasket of the non-fold-over type with high sealing ability and low cost applicable to an engine in which a combustion gas with high temperature and pressure is applied.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket is provided with a half bead formed along a substantial external outline of a gasket around cylinder bores, water holes, and the like of the gasket. It is possible to enhance compression resistance of the half bead, thereby preventing creep and obtaining excellent sealing performance. The cylinder head gasket includes a plurality of holes to be sealed, and a continuous half bead formed around all or at least more than two of the holes to be sealed. The continuous half bead has at least one portion formed in a waveform in a plan view.

Abstract: A metal laminate gasket includes two surface plates, and an intermediate plate. The second surface plate has a folded-back piece folded back around a sealing hole and disposed on a first bead of the first surface plate surrounding the sealing hole. The first plate has a curved portion with a height higher than that of the folded-back piece and disposed adjacent to an outer peripheral edge of the folded-back piece. The curved portion has a crank shape section or a Z-character shape section. A second bead is provided in the intermediate plate adjacent to the curved portion.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for sealing between a cylinder head and a cylinder block of an engine is formed of a base plate made of a first metal material, such as an annealed stainless material and a soft steel material, and at least one circumferential member made of a second metal material, such as a spring steel material, disposed at a portion for sealing a liquid hole provided on an area outside an area surrounded by bolt holes. On the circumferential member, there is provided a bead surrounding the liquid hole, and also, the circumferential member is integrally connected to the base plate.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of one metal plate having a base portion extending substantially throughout an entire area to be sealed, a hole formed in the base portion corresponding to the hole of the engine, and a bead surrounding the hole. A resin coating is deposited on at least a part of the bead of the metal plate. Thus, the bead is reinforced and sealing ability is improved.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for sealing between a cylinder head and a cylinder block of an engine is formed of a base plate made of a first metal material, such as an annealed stainless material and a soft steel material, and at least one circumferential member made of a second metal material, such as a spring steel material, disposed at a portion for sealing a liquid hole provided on an area outside an area surrounded by bolt holes. On the circumferential member, there is provided a bead surrounding the liquid hole, and also, the circumferential member is integrally connected to the base plate.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of one metal plate having a base portion extending substantially throughout an entire area to be sealed, a hole formed in the base portion corresponding to the hole of the engine, and a bead surrounding the hole. A resin coating is deposited on at least a part of the bead of the metal plate. Thus, the bead is reinforced and sealing ability is improved.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of a first metal plate and a second metal plate laminated together. The first and second metal plates have first and second beads laterally spaced apart from each other and facing each other. A resin layer is deposited on the first metal plate to extend continuously from an inner portion to an outer portion relative to the first bead such that the second bead is disposed on the resin layer. The resin layer securely seals between the first and second metal plates while providing compressibility.

Abstract: A metal laminate gasket is installed in an internal combustion engine having at least one hole therein. The gasket includes a first metal plate, a second metal plate situated over the first metal plate, and an auxiliary sealing member. The first plate includes a base portion, a curved portion to define a first hole, and a flange extending from the curved portion. The flange, the curved portion and a part of the base portion constitute a main sealing portion without substantial elasticity. The second plate has a large second hole and is situated above the base portion of the first plate. The sealing member is situated in a space between an edge of the second hole and the flange. The main sealing portion non-resiliently seals around the hole, while the sealing member resiliently seals outside the main sealing portion, so that even if the engine is made of light metal, the engine is not damaged by the gasket. The gasket can securely seal around the hole.

Abstract: A metal gasket is formed of a metal plate having a hole, an edge portion around the hole, and a base portion extending substantially throughout an entire area of the gasket and located outside the edge portion. At least one annular projection and at least one annular groove are formed on at least one side of the edge portion of the metal plate as one unit. The annular groove is located between the annular projection and the base portion. The base portion of the metal plate has a thickness greater than a thickness at the annular groove and less than a thickness at the annular projection to thereby provide a surface pressure at the at least one annular projection.

Abstract: A metal gasket is formed of a metal plate having a hole, an edge portion around the hole, and a base portion extending substantially throughout an entire area of the gasket and located outside the edge portion. At least one annular projection and at least one annular groove are formed on at least one side of the edge portion of the metal plate as one unit. The annular groove is located between the annular projection and the base portion. The base portion of the metal plate has a thickness greater than a thickness at the annular groove and less than a thickness at the annular projection to thereby provide a surface pressure at the at least one annular projection.

Abstract: A metal gasket of the invention is used for an internal combustion engine. The gasket is basically formed of one metal plate extending substantially throughout an entire area of the engine to be sealed. The gasket includes a plurality of cylinder bores and a plurality of liquid holes. At least one corrugated bead is formed in the metal plate to be located around at least one of the liquid holes without forming corrugated beads around all of the liquid holes. The corrugated bead is formed at a portion where a surface pressure sufficient to seal around a liquid hole is not obtained.

Abstract: A metal laminate gasket of the invention is installed in an internal combustion engine having at least one hole therein. The gasket includes a first metal plate with a base section, and a second metal plate situated above the base section of the first metal plate. The first plate includes a first hole to be sealed, and a flange situated above the base portion around the first hole to form a solid portion. The second plate has a second hole, and an inclined portion around the second hole. The diameter of the second hole is substantially the same as the diameter of the outer edge of the flange. When the first and second plates are assembled, the flange is located inside the second hole. When the gasket is tightened, the flange non-resiliently seals around the hole, and the inclined portion resiliently seals outside the flange.

Abstract: A metal gasket of the invention is used for an internal combustion engine. The gasket is formed of at least one metal plate extending substantially throughout an entire area of the engine to be sealed, and includes a plurality of fluid holes including cylinder bores and liquid holes. Double beads are formed in the metal plate and located around at least one of the fluid holes. The double beads are an inner bead and an outer corrugated bead surrounding the inner bead to securely and widely seal around the fluid hole. The outer corrugated bead provides surface pressures partly differently when the corrugated bead is compressed, to thereby seal around the fluid hole and to support the pressure applied thereto.

Abstract: A metal cylinder head gasket of the invention is basically formed of a metal plate extending substantially throughout an entire area of an engine to be sealed, and a plurality of cylinder bores and bolt holes. The cylinder bores are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the metal plate, and the bolt holes are situated around the respective cylinder bores. At least one shim is located at at least one of four corner areas of the metal plate without extending outwardly from the corner area where the shim is located. The shim supports a tightening pressure of bolts to thereby prevent deformation of the cylinder head. Sealing means for the cylinder bores and other holes can be equally compressed to help sealing of the cylinder bores and other holes.

Abstract: A metal gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of a metal plate, and includes a bead formed on the metal plate. The bead has a hardness at least partly different from that of the metal plate by heating the bead locally and then cooling the same. Accordingly, the surface pressure of the bead when the gasket is tightened can be adjusted as desired.

Abstract: A metal laminate gasket of the invention is formed of first, second and third metal plates. The first metal plate includes a curved portion to define a first hole corresponding to a hole of an engine to be sealed, and a flange extending from the curved portion. The second metal plate is located above a first base portion of the first metal plate, and has a second hole with a diameter greater than a size of the flange. The third metal plate is situated above the second metal plate, and includes an inner portion situated around a third hole under the flange. A stepped portion is formed between the inner portion and a third base portion by bending the third metal plate to have a thickness greater than that of the third metal plate. When the gasket is compressed, the stepped portion is disposed between an outer edge of the flange and an edge of the second hole and provides a surface pressure thereat. The stepped portion securely seals around the hole of the engine outside a main sealing device.

Abstract: A metal gasket used for an internal combustion engine is basically formed of a metal plate. The gasket includes at least two openings with a narrow intermediate area therebetween, edge portions situated around the openings, curved portions extending from the edge portions to define the openings, the curved portions situated adjacent to each other extending in the directions opposite to each other, and flange or turning portions extending from the curved portions and located over the edge portions. A stepped portion is located between the edge portions situated adjacent to each other. Therefore, when the gasket is tightened, the stepped portion is compressed to provide a surface pressure thereat to seal the narrow intermediate area.

Abstract: A metal gasket of the invention is used for an internal combustion engine and is basically formed of one metal plate. The plate includes a hole, an elongated or annular recess formed on the metal plate to surround the hole and a bead formed in the elongated recess. The elongated recess extends from an outer surface of the metal plate, and the thickness of the bead is less than the thickness of the metal plate. A top portion of the bead projects outwardly beyond the outer surface of the metal plate. Thus, when the metal plate is tightened, the top portion of the bead is compressed to a level corresponding to the outer surface of the plate to protect the bead. Therefore, creep relaxation of the bead is reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A cylinder head gasket for an internal combustion engine of the invention is formed of at least one metal plate for constituting the cylinder head gasket. The gasket includes a cooling fluid path formed in the metal plate, which extends laterally for a predetermined distance. The cooling fluid path communicates with a circulation passage in the engine so that a cooling fluid flowing through the circulation passage enters into the cooling fluid path and cools the engine. Accordingly, a high temperature portion of the engine away from the circulation passage of the engine can be cooling efficiently.