摘要 |
The invention relates to a bearing cover ( 1 ) for a crankshaft bearing of an internal combustion engine comprising a bearing shell ( 2 ), two screw columns ( 3,3 '), which are located on both sides of the bearing shell ( 2 ) and provided for mounting on a bearing block, and comprising a reinforcement ( 4 ) of the bearing shell ( 2 ) extending between both screw columns ( 3,3 '). The aim of the invention is to optimize a bearing cover ( 1 ) of the aforementioned type with regard to its shape whereby attaining a high level of stability with a low weight. To this end, the reinforcement ( 4 ) is comprised of two braces ( 6,6 '), which extend diagonally from the area of the upper ends ( 5,5 ') of the screw columns ( 3,3 ') to the bearing shell ( 2 ) and which have an essentially constant cross-section over the length thereof, and comprised of a rib ( 7 ) extending on the upper side of the bearing shell ( 2 ) from one brace ( 6 ) to the other ( 6 '). |