MULTI-LAYER GASKET ASSEMBLY

摘要

The multi-layer gasket assembly (20) includes a plurality of metal gasket layers which have at least one set of axially aligned openings (28). The plurality of gasket layers includes at least two functional layers (26a-26c) which are arranged in a stacked relationship with one another. Each functional layer has at least one full embossment bead (32a-32c) that is spaced radially from and surrounds the at least one opening. The functional layers are also arranged such that the full embossment beads are in a nested relationship with one another. At least one stopper (38, 39) is positioned adjacent the nested full embossment beads for preventing full flattening of the full embossment beads,