Radial flow catalytic converter having thermal expansion compensating means
US3989471A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 1995 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2530/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalytic converter unit of the type used in internal combustion engine exhaust systems has a monolithic refractory catalyst element which is axially retained by means of flat spring pads, such as metal mesh layers or spring washers, and may include a thermal compensation means to help offset different rates of expansion.
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