VEHICLE ENGINE UNIT CLUTCH HOUSING JACKET Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; base members of machines and mechanisms. SUBSTANCE: jacket has at least one thin-sheet part secured in joint of end face of engine cylinder block-and-crankcase unit and clutch housing. This part is made of high-damping porous or fiber metallic gas- permeable material, for instance, porous gauze material. Jacket of sectional design can be used being assembled of several thin-sheet parts. Sphere of application - passenger cars. EFFECT: enhanced noise damping and performance characteristics. 2 cl, 3 dwg