Description:APPARATUS FOR SEALING AN INTERFACE IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE (ICE)

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to a field of automotive sealing technology, and in particular, relates to metal gasket with a variable-height elastomer bead for sealing an interface between a cylinder head and a cam box.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] In internal combustion engines, effective sealing between a cylinder head and a cam box is critical to prevent oil leakage and ensure optim , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. An apparatus (100) for sealing an interface between a cylinder head (102) and a cam box (104) in an internal combustion engine (ICE), comprising:
at least one gasket body (106) configured to provide a sealing function at the interface;
at least one sealing unit (108) operationally coupled to the at least one gasket body (106), wherein the at least one sealing unit (108) is configured to provide a variable sealing profile by adjusting compression characteristics based at least on a distribution of fastening forces across the interface; and
at least one carrier (110) operationally coupled to the at least one sealing unit (108), wherein the at least one carrier (110) is configured to prevent twisting and misalignment during assembly of the at least one sealing unit (108) at the interface.

2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one carrier (110) is further configured to maintain the at least one sealing unit (108) in its intended position to ensure reliable sealing perfo